From White's Tackle - Ft Pierce

Inshore, with the mullet run in full swing the snook, jacks, tarpon, and bluefish are wreaking havoc on the mullet schools along the beaches and in the inlet. Redfish have been reported in the lagoon in good numbers but the trout fishing has seemed to taper off a bit. The redfish have been hitting on a copper flats intruder spoons and Mister Twister Exudes.

From Capt. Rodney Smith

CONTACT:  Sebastian Inlet State Park Fishing Museum (772) 388-2750

SEBASTIAN INLET FISHING MUSEUM TO HOST LOCAL AUTHOR EVENT

--Capt. Rodney Smith to share fishing tips and sign books during Literacy Month--

MELBOURNE BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Sebastian Inlet State Park, in partnership with the Friends of Sebastian Inlet State Park, Inc., will host author, photojournalist, and expert angler Captain Rodney Smith at the Sebastian Inlet State Park Fishing Museum in celebration of September being Literacy Month. Rodney will share stories, fishing tips and advice, and sign copies of his books Catching Made Easy and Enjoying Life on the Indian River Lagoon Coast.  Captain Smith has also produced two surf fishing guides/maps to north and south Brevard County.

Rodney is a Florida native and conservation advocate.  He is publisher of Coastal Angler Magazine and has enjoyed life along Florida’s Space Coast, where he has always been eager to share his lifetime of knowledge, skills, and advice on fishing, gardening, and conserving the things that he loves.

Copies of Rodney’s books and surf fishing guides will be available for sale in the Fishing Museum giftshop.

The event will take place:

September 24, 2011

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sebastian Inlet State Park

9700 South A1A

Melbourne Beach, Florida

JUPITER-- JETTY-- JUMPER

                                         Steve with a fun sized tarpon 

Sebastian Inlet Report

09-06-11 TUESDAY: REDS, MANGROVE SNAPPER, LADYFISH, JACKS AND BLACK DRUM Other than the heat and bugs, it's a beautiful morning at the inlet! Winds are blowing out of the South at 1 - 2 mph and there is a chop on the water. The no see 'ems are out and chowing down on the inlet anglers, be sure to take insect repellent, sunscreen and lots of water with you if you head to the inlet today. We received an update from Mike who was on the north jetty Friday and reported the bite had slowed from the previous 4 - 5 days. During his time on the jetty only 8 - 10 keeper Reds were landed and 3 - 4 oversized Reds were caught and released. A few Mangrove Snapper, Jacks and Ladyfish came over the rails as well. Thanks for the update Mike! Walton from the Inlet Bait and Tackle Shop reported small Pompano were starting to move in as well as Black Drum, but the weekend was slow compared to the week.

From White's Tackle - Ft Pierce

Inshore, snook trout and redfish have been active north in the lagoon and anglers there have been producing good results around Harbor Branch. The baits of choice this time of year are DOA products like the Terroreyz and Baitbusters. Other lures that have been working well include Mister Twister Exudes and Berkley Gulps. Snook fishing in and around the inlet over the week end was a little on the slow side. With all the finger mullet around the snook have all food around they need.

From Capt. Charlie @Fishing Center-Fort Pierce

The fall mullet run is in full swing around the Treasure Coast this month.  Schools of finger mullet continue to filter into the river around the inlets bringing lots of hungry fish to feed on them.  It's a great time of year to fish the river, inlets and beaches of the area and find lots of action.  Have some fun this month!

Snook season opened September 1st and many eager anglers headed out to fish the jetties, bridges and docks around the river in search of that slot fish for dinner.  Using live bait, feather jigs, Bait Busters and Terror Eyz can get you into some of the action.  Fish slowly along the bottom and around the rocks for your best opportunities.  Don't forget that top water lures at night or early mornings as well.  You can bet a lot of anglers will be out this month.

Trout and redfish action continues to be good around the area.  Live bait, DOA shrimp and Deadly Combos are great when fishing for trout.  Redfish are willing to take CAL grub tails, DOA shrimp or live bait on the flats.  Most of the redfish have been in one to three feet of water and keeping the noise down is essential to get close enough to cast at schooling redfish.

You can still find snapper along channel edges or around structure.  There should also be flounder showing up as the mullet run continues this month.  Try a DOA BFL lure around the mullet schools.  It swims as good as any mullet and can entice a big fish when fishing the edges of the schools.  You can find tarpon action around the inlets and jetties.  Fishing at night in these areas will give you the best chance at hooking up with a top water lure, BFL lure or live bait.

September starts the transition into fall and the temperatures will begin to get back to normal.  Continue to watch for afternoon thunderstorms and have lots of fun fishing this month!

From Todd @ Juno Bait & Tackle

Surf/Pier/Inshore- Snook are still the main species on everyone’s mind, and for the most part they haven’t disappointed too bad.  Snook fishing remains good at the Juno Pier, Jupiter and Lake Worth Inlet, and many area bridges(that is mostly a night time thing).  Bait selection has been key, so be sure to stock up on a variety of fresh bait to offer those tricky linesiders.  In other news inshore….well I don’t have a whole lot else to report.  The Juno Pier has had a decent little push of early season Pompano and a few good size Spanish Mackerel.  Doc’s Goofy Jig for the Pompano, small live bait for the Macks.