Kemp Channel Bridge Fishing Guide | Florida Keys
Kemp Channel Fishing Bridge near MM 23.5 on Summerland Key is a Lower Keys fishing spot with access to a tidal channel and bridge structure. Current Florida Keys visitor information lists Kemp Channel among the bridges open to fishing.
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How to Fish Kemp Channel
Start around the pilings and current breaks. Let live or cut bait move naturally with the tide instead of fighting the flow. When current gets strong, increase sinker weight only enough to keep the bait in the strike zone.
Likely Species
Snapper, jacks, barracuda, sharks and other inshore species use Lower Keys channels. Fish activity can change quickly with tide, water clarity and bait movement.
Bait and Tackle
- Live shrimp for a versatile presentation
- Pinfish, pilchards or small live baitfish
- Cut ballyhoo, mullet or other legal cut bait
- Knocker and Carolina-style bottom rigs
- Fluorocarbon or abrasion-resistant leader near structure
Access Notes
Historic FWC pier information identifies the Kemp Channel fishing pier at US-1 around MM 23.5 with parking. Conditions and facilities can change, so follow current signs when you arrive.
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Check current FWC regulations, license requirements and posted bridge rules before fishing.