From Todd / Eric @ Juno Bait -Juno Beach

   

                                 

Sebastian Inlet Report

                                    

                                         
03-03-16 THURSDAY: SNOOK, POMPANO, SHEEPSHEAD, WHITING, BLUES, BLACK DRUM, TROUT AND REDS 

It's another lovely morning at the Sebastian Inlet. Winds are blowing out of the West at 4 mph, gusting to 6 and there is a light chop on the water. Winds are predicted to switch to the Southeast late morning and again to the South in the late afternoon. We will see the water kick up a little with a moderate chop. 

Conditions are excellent for fishing! The bite has been on the slow side from the north jetty but there are a lot of other places to catch fish. Charlie Achinelli of Sebastian reported a steady Whiting bite in the surf along with Croakers, Blues, Pompano and a Spanish Mackerel or two. We've seen some nice Sheepshead being landed off the catwalks and T-Dock, Snook, Reds and Trout are being landed on the flats. Get out, wet a line and enjoy the beautiful weather!
  Our first photo today features inlet regular Bill Hillman of Kissimmee. Bill landed the beautiful 31.5" slot Snook while free lining live shrimp off the north jetty.
  Jorge Irizarry of Kissimmee sent in our second photo. Jorge's wife Maribel landed some real nice Pompano, an 18.75" Sheepshead and the 19" Black Margate in photo two. 
  James Vann of Melbourne landed the Whiting in photo three using shrimp. James was surf fishing and landed a Pompano and Bluefish as well. 
  Our last photo is courtesy of Charlie Achinelli. Charlie landed his Pompano, several Blues and a cooler full of Whiting while fishing from the beach. 

From James Cronk @ Whites Tackle - Ft Pierce / Stuart

Inshore:
Inshore bite has been great in Fort Pierce, Redfish are being caught around Round Island and the Harbor Branch Channel, the Trout bite has been good on the west side of the river. The night time Snook bite has been good around the bridges and at the jetty. Spanish mack are still around a pecks lake. If you can catch The incoming tide in Stuart you can find cleaner water and some Sheepshead and Black drum on live Shrimp.
                                                 

Scouting Around Palm Beach/Martin County Area

INSHORE

     Much like those fishing offshore, to catch fish from the beach this week, you had to find clean water. Whiting, croaker and pompano are all being caught. They’re around throughout the day, but the best bite seems to be during the higher tide.

     Several nice redfish were caught on the west side of the Indian River this week, especially near Walton Road. There’s also a decent trout bite on the east side near the power plant. Look for grass in 3-4 feet of water.

     Those fishing around the bridges are reporting a good snook bite, with black drum, sheepshead and a few pompano also in the mix.

     Pompano and a few snook were hooked along the beaches of Jupiter. The snook seem to be around all day, but pompano tend to like cleaner water. Snook are also being caught near the jetty at the end of the outgoing tide.

     Snook are being caught at the bridges of the Intracoastal Waterway in the Jupiter area, and there are ladyfish, jacks, snapper and sheepshead around, too. The fishing has also been excellent near Marker 42.

     The surf fishing along Palm Beach has been fairly slow, but jacks and ladyfish were caught this week. A few snook were also spotted.

     Snook, jacks and small snapper are also biting around bridges, docks and other structure in the Intracoastal throughout central Palm Beach County.

                 photo courtesy of Hai Truong @ haitroungfishing.com
FRESHWATER

     The bass bite remains excellent on Lake Okeechobee, with the best action coming along the outside edges and back in the grass. The best bite is early in the morning but good numbers are definitely being caught throughout the day.

     Live shiners still get the nod over artificial lures, but you can has success either way. Swimbaits are starting to work better than they have been.

     This is still the peak season for Lake Okeechobee fishing, and there have been some really nice bass reeled in over the past week.

Sebastian Inlet Report

                                   
03-01-16 TUESDAY: SHEEPSHEAD, POMPANO, BLUES, BLUE RUNNERS, TROUT, SNOOK, REDS 

We have a gorgeous morning at the inlet. Winds are blowing out of the West-Southwest at 2 mph, gusting to 4 and the water is calm. March is coming in like a lamb this year as the next few days are predicted to be very nice with calm waters and mild temperatures. Will it go out like a lion? We'll have to wait and see!

Yesterday there was a decent Sheepshead bite from the north jetty. Most were in the 12" - 15" range. Only a couple of Black Drum were landed in the early morning hours so we may be seeing those winding down for the season. James Triplett of Orlando landed the only slot Snook, one other short Snook was returned to the water. One keeper Pompano and six or eight shorts were landed, about a dozen small Blues and Blue Runners came over the rails. Several good sized Trout were landed from the north jetty as well. Anglers are picking up some real nice Pompano from the beaches, Snook and Trout on the flats and an oversized Red or two. 
  Our angler of the day is Matt Badolato, sportswriter for Florida Today. Matt fished the beach near the inlet on Sunday. He and a friend were using sand fleas to land nine keeper Pompano, including the beautiful 18" in photo one. They landed all the fish before 9:00 a.m.
 Photo two is of a large Pompano landed by Louie Cruz of Virginia. This nice Pompano was landed off the south jetty.

From Capt. Charlie @ Fishing Center - Ft Pierce

Inshore:
March has arrived on the Treasure Coast and, traditionally, we can expect windy conditions along with some rain clouds most days. It might dictate where and when you can get on the water, but at least we aren't cutting holes in the ice to fish! Water temperatures will continue to rise and the fish will be actively feeding on the flats. Winter was a little cooler and windier for us in February. March brings the transition into Spring and things will warm up again. Take advantage of the good days and get out fishing soon!

As the sun warms up the water again, look for fish to travel into the shallows to feed. Trout will continue to be most prevalent in the deeper grass flats in two to four feet of water. Those anglers using live shrimp on popping corks, Deadly Combos, CAL jerk baits, Monster 3X and top water will have the best chance at hooking up with a trout. I like to fish the edges of the shallows where the water drops off to these depths. You can find trout in four to six feet of water and they will move onto the shallower flats to let the sun warm them as the day goes on. Depending on weather conditions, there are many areas to fish. Round Island, Bear Point and Harbor Branch are always popular to fish in March.

Redfish will get more active this month and you can find some tailing on the flats in early mornings. Top water, artificial shrimp, grub tails or gold spoons are good choices for finding a spot tail on the flats. Don't forget to fish around the mangroves also. So far this winter, there has continued to be a good redfish population around the river and the fishing has been fantastic for them. I tend to like the east side of the river for redfish, but you can find them on the west side also. Work your baits slowly along the bottom for best results. This has been a good winter to allow us to enjoy a terrific redfish bite around the docks and mangroves with nice sized slot fish. Learn to read the water so you don’t miss what is happening around you.

Anglers will continue to target snook around the inlets, docks and bridges on the Treasure Coast. Live bait always works best, but feather jigs, TerrorEyz and DOA Bait Busters can also get you hooked up. Most of the action will be at night with best results on the high ends of the tides. As the water warms up around the area, the snook action will liven up also. Those fishing the flats can also find snook feeding early or late in the day. Fish the mangroves during the rest of the
day. There has been a very good juvenile snook population on the flats this year. Top water, twitch baits, TerrorEyz or CAL jerk baits can do the trick in March on the flats.

The pompano bite has been better this year with the cooler weather bringing them into the area. Whiting, Bluefish and pompano will be hanging around the beaches this month. The inlet will be holding Spanish mackerel, jacks and bluefish. Jack Crevalle and ladyfish continue to haunt the river and provide fun catch for all. Bridges should give up catches of sand perch, sheepshead and black drum on live or dead shrimp.

Spring is just around the corner on the Treasure Coast. It won't be long! Take some time to check all your equipment now and be ready as the weather improves to get out on the water. Make sure your reels are in good working order. Check your rods for broken or cracked tips and guides. How old in that line?? Get ready now on some of these windy days ahead, so you will be ready to head out to the water soon! Have a great March in 2016!