Scouting Around Palm Beach/Martin County Area

         

INSHORE
     Big snook are moving up and down the beach along the Treasure Coast, and the resident whiting and croaker are chewing throughout the day. Tarpon are also running the beach but not close enough to catch from the shore – only by boat.
     There has been a great flounder bite around the bridges, seawalls and docks of the Indian River this week. They seem to be holding around any type of structure.
     Trout and some redfish are being caught on the grassbeds on the west side of the river. Snook and tarpon are being reported throughout the river – in the flats and around the bridges.
     Tarpon, snook, jacks and a few pompano have been caught in the surf along Jupiter, as well as in the inlet.
     Big numbers of snook and jacks are being hooked in the Intracoastal Waterway in and around the Jupiter area.
     Anglers fishing in the surf along Palm Beach are reporting good numbers of tarpon, snook and jacks. The fish seem to be present throughout the day, but early morning has been best.
     Tarpon, snook and permit are thick in the surf along Boynton Beach.
     Early-morning hours have been great for hooking tarpon and snook in the flats of the Intracoastal in central and southern Palm Beach County. Those fishing at night should work lighted docks and bridges. A few sheepshead have also been caught.

LAKE OKEECHOBEE
     The key to catching bass on Lake Okeechobee this week – and this time of year – is getting out on the water early. To catch good numbers, you need to be out there at or before first light. Once the sun comes up, the fishing really starts to slow down.
     Those working the outside edges are catching plenty of fish, and they’re having success with live shiners and artificial lures.
     The action does pick up again after sunset, and there seem to be some larger bass caught at this time of day. The numbers aren’t quite as good as the morning bite, but size seems to be better.​

Sebastian Inlet Report

06-15-16 WEDNESDAY: MANGROVE SNAPPER ARE BITING 

We are looking into the temperature gauge settings. It's really not THAT HOT, it just feels like it! Hopefully we will have it corrected soon. 
  We have another lovely morning at the Sebastian Inlet. Winds are blowing out of the Southwest at 8 mph, gusting to 13 and the water has a light chop. Winds will shift to the Southeast this afternoon, creating a moderate chop on the water. 
  Yesterday the Mangrove Snapper bite was fair in the early morning hours but fell off severely as the day progressed. A few inlet regulars went home with some keeper Snapper in the 13" - 14" range but that was all. 
  Our first photo today features inlet regular Robert Young with a real sweet 14" Mangrove Snapper he landed yesterday morning. 
  Our second photo is of inlet regular Victor Montalvo's catches from yesterday morning, four healthy Mangrove Snapper. 

Scouting Around Juno/Jupiter Area

                                               
Everything is starting to fall into place, the bait Croakers, Whiting, Big Sardines, Perch and Greenies. The water is the right temperature, even though there have been alot of fresh water and it's just that time of year...  The Snook are really starting to show up at the pier, So much its hard for me to almost fish for something else like Snapper. Almost every other piece of cut bait I put down I hook a snook, it's good I'm only using 15-20lb leader. There also have been Cobia,  Permit and a few pompanos hanging around. Take the time and get out there, Be sure to wear protective  clothing and sun screen and bring plenty to drink .....""It's Hot Out There""

Sebastian Inlet Report

06-14-16 TUESDAY: MANGROVE SNAPPER, JACKS, BLUE RUNNERS, REDS, SNOOK, LADYFISH, WHITING, FLOUNDER AND TROUT 

We have another stunning morning at the inlet. Winds are blowing out of the South at 4 mph, gusting to 7 and the water is clean and calm. Winds will shift to the southeast this afternoon and NOAA is calling for a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. It looks like a great morning to get out and do some surf fishing. 

The Mangrove Snapper bite is starting to heat up. These fish spend most of their juvenile lives inshore and average between 10 -14" and normally weigh between 1 - 2 lbs. They are usually found in the middle of the water column to the bottom. A light spinning reel on a medium light action rod with a low visibility leader between 10 - 20 lbs. will work well. Use baits that are small enough to fit in their mouths. Small shrimp, small baitfish or crabs or you could use artificals, just make sure they are small. Offshore they can reach up top 20 lbs. and can be found on reefs. 

We've seen some real big Jack Crevalle come over the rails along with Lookdowns, C/R Snook and Reds, Ladyfish, Spanish Mackerel and Blue Runners. The beaches are holding Croakers, Whiting and Mackerel. We're still hearing reports of Speckled Trout and Spring Flounder on the Indian River Lagoon.

Our angler of the day is inlet regular Bill Hillman of Kissimmee. Bill landed the enormous Jack in our photo from the north jetty. Bill was fishing the incoming tide when the 47", 38 lb. monster hit a mullet. The state record is 48.5" and 57 lbs. We definitely have some world class fishing at the inlet.

From The Crew @ Whites Tackle - Ft Pierce / Stuart

Inshore the trout fishing has been good around bear point with a few reds mixed in. 

Also the Trout fishing has been good around queens cove on hard baits like the 

                              

mirrolure mirrodine and rapala twitch n rap. paddle tails were producing more trout and snook casted under the mangrove trees.  

The jetty has had a few nice snook and tarpon mixed in on the out going tide with jigs. 

Sebastian Inlet Report

                                                 
06-13-16 MONDAY: MANGROVE SNAPPER, SPANISH MACKEREL, SNOOK, REDS, JACKS, BLUE RUNNERS AND WHITING 

We have a gorgeous morning at the Sebastian Inlet. Winds are blowing out of the West at 6 mph, gusting to 11 and there is a light chop on the water. Winds will become southeast this afternoon. There are no NOAA advisories this morning. 

The bite is picking up due to the large amount of baitfish in the water. Greenies are thick and attracting Mangrove Snapper and Spanish Mackerel according to Sarah at the Sebastian Inlet Bait and Tackle Shop. Snapper are also hitting live shrimp and Mackerel are hitting gotcha lures. We're seeing Reds, C/R Snook, Jacks and Blue Runners from the jetties and the beaches have been producing Whiting, Mackerel and Jacks. Thanks for the update Sarah!

Our angler of the day is Bob Green of Vero Beach. Bob landed the 40" C/R Snook from the north jetty. The fish was released unharmed right after the photo. 

Scouting Around

Now that Tropical Storm Colin dumped more rain on the area, it continues to be a wet June for the Treasure Coast. Expect more afternoon rains this month and make sure you check the weather when you make your plans to get on the water. Rain is generally tolerable, but lightning isn't anything to take a chance with! Keep your eye on the sky when fishing.
Spillways will be active for snook anglers with all the rains lately. Remember that snook season is closed so handle them with care and carefully release them as well. Water temperatures will fluctuate with the sun and rain affecting it, but expect the water to be warm this time of year. Last year it was very productive fishing under docks and mangroves during the day, while fishing the flats at early light or late evenings. Use top water when the sun is low and switch to soft baits, like the DOA shrimp when the sun gets higher. Redfish especially like to stay in the shadows of the docks and mangroves during the heat of the day. Trout will be on the flats in early mornings or late evenings and move to the deeper edges of the flats as the sun rises. Look for Spanish mackerel, jacks and other fish to come in with the tides chasing glass minnow schools.