Stuart Sailfish Alley fishing forecast
Stuart Sailfish Alley is a saltwater fishing spot in Florida E. Coast, United States. Anglers here target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Mutton Snapper. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #54 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 28.5 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 7 km/h from W, gusting 22 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.4 m at 8 s |
| Current | 0.34 m/s toward N |
| Pressure | 1015 hPa |
| Depth | 19 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.50 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 36.3 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 8 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 0 s |
| Ground swell | 0.3 m at 8 s from NE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.34 → 0.18 m/s |
Nearest buoy: Fort Pierce, FL (FTP) (44 km): water 28.5 °C, waves —
The water here is 2.7 °C warmer than the September average of 25.8 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 67.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
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What the score means at Stuart Sailfish Alley
Stuart Sailfish Alley currently scores 91 out of 100 (Hot). Water temperature is 28.5 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Chlorophyll front +5.0
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
What’s biting now
The model expects today: mutton-snapper, yellowfin-tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, gulf-flounder, southern-flounder, red-drum, black-drum
Bite windows
Best months for Stuart Sailfish Alley:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-12, 96/100
26 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Approximate bottom depth: 19 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Coryphaena hippurus
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Lutjanus analis
Best months by species at Stuart Sailfish Alley
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus | ||||||||||||
| Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutton SnapperFWC recreational saltwater regulations — Snappers; Chapter 68B, F.A.C. | 10/day | min 40.6 cm | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| In Monroe County (Florida Keys), combined snapper aggregate bag limit may apply. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Florida residents 16–64 must purchase a Saltwater Fishing License; $17/yr (short-term rates available)., non-residents Non-residents 16+: $17/3-day, $30/7-day, $47/annual.
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Always verify current rules at myfwc.com before fishing. Seasons and limits change annually.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Stuart Sailfish Alley?
Anglers at Stuart Sailfish Alley target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi and Mutton Snapper.
When is the best time to fish Stuart Sailfish Alley?
The most productive months at Stuart Sailfish Alley are typically November, December, January, February, March.
What is the fishing forecast for Stuart Sailfish Alley right now?
Stuart Sailfish Alley currently scores 91 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Stuart Sailfish Alley from shore?
Stuart Sailfish Alley is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.
Is the thermocline set up at Stuart Sailfish Alley right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Stuart Sailfish Alley?
The scored point sits over roughly 19 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Mahi-Mahi / Dorado: Chasing the Electric-Green Ghosts of the BluewaterHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.