Grouper season officially opens as of May 1st. The grouper bite has been on in many depths and areas of the Treasure Coast as of late and as of the first, these fish don’t have to be released as long as they meet the required size limits.Capt. Danny MarkowskiApr 27th, 2015
The snook action around the Fort Pierce Inlet and at the area's bridges should be red hot for anglers using live baits fished on a 5/0 live bait hook and enough lead to hold the bottom. The redfish bite should also be good at places like Jack Island, Round Island and around Harbor Branch. Capt. Joe WardApr 27th, 2015
So many choices in May spawning snook, tarpon, permit, trout, redfish, and big jacks. Big snook will being moving on the beach and this will be the last time before season closes June 1st to keep a legal size snook.Capt. Chris SharpApr 27th, 2015
Gag, black, red, and scamp grouper will all be in the cross-hairs this month, as these tasty, bottom dwelling brawlers will be sought after by rod and reel fishermen in depths from 50 to 180 feet of water. 120 feet to 160 feet inevitably becomes the focal point for a "go to zone" when targeting grouper, although trophy fish can be caught in 65 to 85 feet of water regularly. Capt. Rocky CarbiaApr 27th, 2015
Redfish will be our main target throughout the month of May. The past several years have bought us schools of slot sized redfish along the Indian River. Most of the fish we have caught have been in the 18- to 30-inch range. The mangroves have produced lots of redfish action again this year. They have been sunning on the flats and May gets their blood pumping and turns on the feeding. Capt. Charlie ConnerApr 27th, 2015
What's not to like about May? The opening of grouper season will definitely be one of the highlights, but tales of monster mahi, great cobia fishing, a steady permit bite, yellowfin tuna and even the occasional blue marlin, will all be topics of discussion at the fillet table this month. With the exception of big numbers of sails, May is your month. Capt. Scott FawcettApr 27th, 2015
This month snook will be moving to the inlets and near shore reefs in big numbers getting ready for the summer spawn. We have seen big snook running the mangrove and channel edges near the St. Lucie Inlet with the smaller males right behind them. Most of the snook are over 32 inches so nailing a keeper is tough. If, you want aggressive top water hits, this is the time to throw your Zara Spook, Skitterwalk or D.O.A. Bait Busters at first light near mangrove points, under docks, potholes in the grassflats and other snooky haunts. Capt. John YoungApr 27th, 2015
The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce will host its 19th Annual Fishing Frenzy, presented by Geico Treasure Coast May 8-9, 2015, at the City Marina in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. This offshore dolphin fishing tournament offers $16,000.00 in cash and prizes, with a $10,000.00 grand prize for the heaviest dolphin. Treasure CoastApr 10th, 2015
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"® will host the Treasure Coast Fishing University May 29-31, 2015 at the Stuart Corinthian Club, Stuart, FL. Treasure CoastApr 10th, 2015
Special rate early registration is underway for anglers to compete in the Bonfire Beach Bash & Tournament to be hosted by the Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour. The Fun Fish Tournament, featuring a separate billfish category, and a Bonfire Beach celebration co-hosted by Loggerhead® Marina is scheduled from June 25-28. Editorial StaffApr 9th, 2015
