by Brian Nelli, Contributing Writer

Inshore

May is one of the best times of year in South Florida. More and more bait will start to move into the river to supply fish with plenty to eat.  Snook, tarpon, trout, jacks and reds will be looking for mullet pattern baits like super spooks, large swimbaits and jerk baits.  If you are finding mullet in the area you are fishing, whip out a super spook or large swim bait. If you are finding glass minnows use a DOA jerk bait or shad tail. Mangroves, docks and seawalls with current nearby will be the places to target.  Launching the kayak at places like John D. MacArthur State Park and Snook Islands will give you access to some great areas to target snook, tarpon and jacks.

Offshore

May starts the run of bigger blackfin tuna off our coast. 20-30lbers are common and can be taken on live bait as well as trolling plugs and vertical jigs. During this time mahi will also be in larger numbers and closer to shore. Kingfish will be making their way to their spring/summer areas off of our coast. Trolling live goggle eyes, pilchards and blue runners will put fish in the fish bag. Don’t be afraid to fish shallow during this time of year, especially off of Palm Beach and Jupiter. 60-180 feet of water should be in your range.

Freshwater

Warmer weather means the clown knifefish will be more cooperative. Peacock bass and largemouth will be heading toward their beds to spawn if they have not already. Look to sight fish the bass along banks and docks. Throwing a small jig or DOA shrimp in their bed to annoy them will get them to bite.

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