by Hannah Deadman, Contributing Writer
Winter is here at the Juno Beach Pier! Come enjoy some great fishing in this cool South Florida weather.
With the passing of Hurricane Irma, we lost most of the snook in the area, as well as small bait fish like greenies and pilchards. This leaves the small mullet run to continue throughout November. The northeast wind will bring in regulars like mackerel (caught on Gotchas), blue fish (use a spoon for them) and pompano (don’t forget clams!)
Pier programs:
If you know an aspiring angler, LMC offers its Kids’ Fishing Program the first and second Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. Participants learn basic pier and beach fishing techniques, including knot tying, casting, species identification, release protocols and ethical angling. Email sthompson@marinelife.org to register. Cost: $10/angler; participants meet at LMC.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Deep Blue and You Yoga program is also offered twice a month on Saturdays just north of the pier on the beach from October through April. The 7:30 a.m. classes are taught by a certified yoga instructor. Visit LMC’s Facebook page for official dates.
For updates on LMC and Juno Beach Pier events, follow our social media, visit www.marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.
Contact info:
Randy Yent, pier coordinator
Juno Beach Pier
(561) 627-8280 Ext. 140
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