The water quality in the St. Lucie River has been dealt a big blow from the Lake Okeechobee discharges, so we will not talk about fishing past the Ten Cent Bridge. There has been some monster snook hanging around the Ten Cent Bridge rubble along with big goliath grouper. If you decide to fish this area, the water quality has suspended elements and is murky but there are fish. Around the inlet on the higher tides and first of the outgoing, the snook bite has been excellent. D.O.A. TerrorEyz in the brown/clown color bounced off the bottom has been producing lots of fish. For the live baiters there a plenty of pilchards and sardines to free line for snook in the inlet. Please handle with care and release quickly as these are the breeder fish. In the crossroads you may not see tarpon rolling but they are riding the tides. Anchor up and deploy live baits with 8/0 circle hooks on a reel with plenty of 40-pound main line. These tarpon are 90-plus pounds, so get ready for the battle. The jetty rocks have some big mangroves and cubera snapper eating live bait with split shots. Fish early for trout and reds up near Ankona using walk the dog style plugs like Zara Spooks and Top Dogs. Flip the docks with shrimp on a popping cork or D.O.A. C.A.L. jigs for fish sulking in the shade. Lobster season starts on August 6, so plan your trips around the higher tides for clear water. Go shallow on snorkel or go deep with tanks and set your pace under the water and you will find the lobster condo we all look for. Stay safe out there.
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