A Must Have

I was asked about places to fish and info. about these places ...... to me this one book tells it all.  Its a old book and hard to fine, I've only been able to find  it at Snook-Nook in Jensen Beach. If you see it some where else you need to take a look at it. It gives you a brake down of the area. Alot has changed sense the book first came out, but I use it ALL the time...........

Sabastian Inlet Report

05-11-12 FRIDAY: SPANISH MACKEREL, SHEEPSHEAD, SPOT PORGY'S AND JACKS 

The wind has picked up considerably, this morning it's blowing out of the East-Northeast at 18 mph and gusting to 21. There is a moderate chop on the water. There is still a lot of baitfish in the clean, clear water and schools of fish can be easily spotted from the north jetty. Spanish Mackerel, Spot Porgy's, Jacks and Sheepshead were the main catches yesterday, although it was still hit or miss.

Our photo today is of Juno Pier's VERY OWN "Big Dave" Hartwell of Juno Beach. Dave was fishing the north jetty using a white crappie (speckled perch) jig to land several Spanish Mackerel. Dave had a contest with a Barracuda that was lying in wait, to see if he could reel in his Mackerel before the 'cuda nailed it. Dave won that battle.

Native Tackle Supply - Sabastian

INSHORE    Big triple tail are being caught along the ledges of the channel and around the channel markers and other structure with live shrimp. I know... (triple tail) inside...! Grouper are being caught inside the channels by with artificial and live bait.  Nice trout are being caught along the spoil islands using DOA and live shrimp. There have been reports of redfish tailing along the west side of the Indian river, and anglers also have been able to catch them using silver spoons, live shrimp and artificials. INLET   A wide variety of fish are being caught in the inlet. In the early mornings and at sunset snook and redfish are being caught on select shrimp. Bluefish, jacks, ladys and pompano have been feeding on the change of tides using spoons or doc's goofy jigs. A cobia  was landed off the north jetty at the sebastian inlet earlier this week.  Also sheepshead and grouper are being caught right off the ledges using shrimp. Surf Bluefish, spanish mackerel, whiting and pompano are being caught off the surf using live shrimp and spoons. Some cobia are being caught, but a little bit further off.

From Whites Tackle - Ft Pierce

The trout bite has been good south of Bear Point on the east side, using Sebile's stick shad in the natural shiner color. The snook bite has been improving in the past few days with multiple fish caught on the incoming tide in the inlet.

From Henery @ Snook-Nook Ft Pierce

Surf is perfect, Blue fish early, they like the cooler water and then
 Big Whiting up close.  Cut bait early found the Blues, three pound fish, from dawn till mid morning, after the sun warmed the edge in move some of the biggest Whiting we have seen, both make for excellent table fare.  Now it is time for the Snook anglers to come on down, slot fish and yes they are feeding on the whiting, cast a diving plug north or south not east, these fish are up close looking for the Whiting, yes right there in the first trough. Surf is very fishable, do not forget the sun screen, cap and sun glasses.
          River has settled, no turbity, east or west side take your pick, lots of bait of all types and lots of fish feeding.  Fish early or look to fish deeper or the shaded waters,keep in mind these fish want in out of the sun.  Lots of slot Trout  this week with a mix of Reds, the Flounder are still with us but it is the Blue Fish and Jacks that are eating every thing you throw so bring some extra, you will need it.  Interesting  was the Pompano bite from the bridge, late afternoon and Jigs caught the limit, strong resident school or maybe they just like it here and are not leaving, no mater it is nice to see these fish in the numbers we are seeing them.  Black Drum, Blues and Snapper kept most bridge anglers busy and the dark hour it was the Snook, still hard to get the slot fish, but I will keep trying, Flair Hawks and that black Bomber were favored this week.

Sebastian Inlet Report

05-10-12 THURSDAY: JACKS, SPANISH MACKEREL, SNOOK, SHEEPSHEAD AND REDS 
This morning winds are blowing out of the Northwest at 5 mph and there is a moderate chop on the water. It's a beautiful morning, but we've been seeing some late afternoon rain, so go prepared if you head to the inlet. 

Fishing remains the same; a lot of baitfish are in and around the inlet, attracting a variety of species, but nothing is hitting real well. Schools of Snook, Spanish Mackerel and big Jacks have been visible but they aren't participating with the jetty anglers. Every now and then, a nice fish is landed; it's a matter of being in the right place at the right time, with the right bait. 

Our first photo today shows why perhaps some of the fish aren't cooperating; they might be getting eaten by some big Goliath Grouper that have been hanging around! Duc Nguyen of Orlando landed and released this enormous Goliath yesterday, wow, what a catch! Goliath Grouper are a protected species and should not be out of the water long enough to be photographed. Obviously, Duc is aware of the regulations and got in the water to release his fish and have a quick photo taken. Plus, there's no way this big guy was coming over the rails of the north jetty!! Way to go Duc, nice handling of this protected species!

Photo two features David Hoang of Orlando with a beautiful Snook he landed and released Saturday night. David was fishing with his three year old son Ryan off the north jetty using a bucktail, when this big Snook hit. David knew it was oversized, so he took a quick photo and released it to fight another day, but he estimated it to be around 35". 

From Capt. Charlie @ Fishing Center - Ft Pierce

The winds calmed down most of the past week and allowed anglers to enjoy the fishing along the Treasure Coast.  Lots of action on the grass flats lately with sea trout being the best bite for us.  We will continue to get a few windy days, but I think the worst of it is finally behind us and we can now enjoy the summer fishing!

I've been fishing both north and south of Fort Pierce on the grass flats in three to five feet of water.  Using DOA shrimp, Mirrolure Mirrodines and live baits most of the week and having good success on the trout most days.  There have been quite a few bluefish in the mix on the flats as well.  The snook bite was good at night with the full moon and lots of anglers out there in search of a keeper.  Snook season will close at the end of May, so you have a few weeks left to try and get that slot fish.

We found most of our redfish along the mangroves and docks this week.  Fishing for these fish will only improve now that the winds are calming down and you can fish the flats without getting blown around.  The inlet has been full of bluefish, mackerel and jacks.  I did spot some tarpon this week in the turning basin this week.  It's a great month to enjoy the river!