December is sailfish time! Sailfish from the north will be migrating south through our area, combining with the resident sailfish in Treasure Coast waters to make it the best time of year to target these acrobatic billfish. Cold fronts seem to turn on the bite, so just before a front and just after, if the conditions allow, get out on the water and get hooked up.Capt. Danny MarkowskiNov 29th, 2015
The beaches all along the Treasure Coast begin to fill up with snowbird surf fishermen in December, and for good reason. Schools of pompano cruise the troughs and sandbars along the coast hunting down sand fleas, crabs, clams, and glass minnowsCapt. Gus BruggerNov 29th, 2015
Farther offshore around the 90 foot reefs, the dolphin bite has been great. Several times recently, while anchored up bottom fishing, dolphin have come right up to the boat. Hanging a chum bag over the stern really helps to bring the fish to you.Capt. Bill StewartNov 29th, 2015
You pompano guys, it’s just the start of the season and the best beach spot is Walton Rocks Beach. There is structure here, but this is where they are, and generally by 8 a.m., my bucket is full.Capt. Chris SharpNov 29th, 2015
Specks are moving into the edge of the grass lines, but your best bet still remains to drift the open water. Catches of 12-inch and up fish are caught daily with numbers in the 20 to 25 range.Capt. Eddie PerryNov 29th, 2015
Wahoo arrived in Exuma Sound late October with numerous reports coming in from both Davis Harbour Marina and Cape Eleuthera.Treasure CoastNov 29th, 2015
Lines in the Water, a junior, tri-county fishing tournament designed to raise awareness about the poor health of our Indian River Lagoon, created by a group of teenage boys who are passionate about the safety of our lagoon, was held October 17, 2015.Editorial StaffNov 29th, 2015
Among the dozens of seasoned anglers heading out for some wahoo action next month will be three ladies to prove that women winning a popular Bahamas fishing tournament is far from being “Nearly Impossible.”Editorial StaffNov 2nd, 2015
The 32nd annual Vero Beach Fall Boat Show cruises into town on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Riverside Park in Vero Beach.Editorial StaffNov 2nd, 2015
Another year of artificial reefing in St. Lucie County is winding down. This summer’s construction activity resulted in another 1,500-ton secondary concrete reef being deployed 400 feet west of the 1,500-ton reef deployed in 2014.Guest ColumnistNov 2nd, 2015