Central Florida shrimping sea- son is in its last month of decent sizes and productivity. May normally marks the end of the winter season. However, we did get off to a 6-week late start. This sea- son continues to gift us with jumbo size white shrimp (blue and green tail). Yes, we have seen them get mixed into our winter run for decades on a small level. This year, the big giants brought Brevard County and Volusia County thrills, chills, captures and misses. Interesting as it may be, they did not come through last season in any great quantity.
The bio mass of dinks have hit Volusia, 5-gallon buckets will continue through May in Volusia County. The smaller size collectively will outnumber your larger shrimp but well worth the chase. North Brevard has been moody, it was not magical this year but gave up an average of 1-2 gallons of jumbos which kept the lo- cals engaged. Titusville pier has not reported much, counts are low in numbers. Haulover has not been magical this year, and that area rarely came up in any discussion. S. Brevard normally turns on around the Causeways this month, and they are report- ing less 1-12 shrimp over multiple nights of trying. Sebastian in- let was the hot spot this season. When you’re ready to hang your nets up spritz them with a solution of fabric softener and water (50/50 ratio). Rinse your gear good and bring your lights inside and keep them at room temperature. Scalloping season starts in June, right now is a great time to service your boat and your trailer. For what’s going on shrimping, scalloping, lobster and other non- hook and line fishing genre’s, join us at Florida Shrimping Academy – Tips & Tricks. Education before all else.
