Fishing Report

Offshore fishing has been dominated by Kingfish and Bonito. Which for those looking for lots of rod bending action this is definitely the time to be out there. Although the occassional Dolphin and Sailfish is not uncommon these are species that will show up in larger numbers once the SST's start to drop a couple fo degrees. Kingfish are hitting taking baits from 15' clear out to 110' of water and they are not particular in what they are hitting. Live baiting is the best method and largest producer, however trolled Drone Spoons and ballyhoo are producing good numbers as well. Bonito are hitting artificials trolled with birds out in front of them dropped way back in the spreads. The occassional Dolphin seems to be caught under weedlines flipping live baits and drifting the area. Sailfish are being caught while on the troll taking ballyhoo. Due to cooler water temps on the beach Cobia have been caught by those running closer to the beach. Grouper and Snapper fishing has been fair around the area of Bethel Shoals. A few large African Pompano and Permit have been caught by those using live crabs and threadfins in the area of the Boils off of St. Lucie Power Plant.

The first couple of hours after first morning light has been the "golden hours" for fishing the flats. Trout action has been nothing short of fantastic in the area of the Power Plant and the West Wall of the Indian River. Mirrodines and DOA Shrimp have been the best producers for those looking to fill their limit on Trout. Most Trout have been in the 15-20" range however fish in the 25-30' range have not been uncommon. Catch and release Snook has also been very productive, with some fish being in the 30-40 pound range. Remember to be extremely gentle with these fish as most are females loaded with eggs. Mangrove Snapper fishing has also been very productive and the larger of the species will hit the same lures thrown for Trout and Snook. Bluefish have also made their appearence on the flats and are mixed in with the Jack Crevalles. Most of these fish are in the 2-5 pound range and will spool a reel if given the chance. Tarpon are being caught in the area of Big Mudd and Little Mudd at first light as well, live mullet or jumbo shrimp seem to be the best producer.

BAHAMAS

Yellowfin Tuna are still being found for those fishing 15-20 miles north of the Corner. Trolling feathers and cedar plugs dropped way back behind the boat is the most productive method. Blackfin Tuna are also being caught using the same methods as those looking for Yellowfin. Wahoo action has been consistent with fish in the 30-70 pound range being caught at first morning light. Large deep diving lures and lures meant for Blue Marlin are the most productive. Dolphin have also been caught by those working the weedlines on the search for Tuna. Most are in the 10-15 pound range, however they are more than happy to hit a trolled bait. Blue and White Marlin are also being hooked up by those trolling very large lures fishing the deeper waters of the East Side of the Stream.

The Hump has been producing unbelievable amounts of Blackfin Tuna for those trolling feathers, cedar plugs or those chunking baits. Most fish are football sized however the 10-20 pounder is far from uncommon. Dolphin fishing has been fair for those trolling ballyhoo or drifting live baits. Sailfish are also being caught by those kite fishing or live baiting either Goggle Eyes, Threadfins or Blue Runners. Inshore Snapper and Grouper fishing has been fantastic especially for those looking for Yellowtails.

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Sailfish

Dolphin

Wahoo

Mackerel

Tuna

Grouper

Snapper

Amberjack

Tarpon

Snook

Trout

Redfish