Fishing is about to get hot on the beach. April through October is the best time to target game fish off the beach. Snook start to move into the inlets and along the beach. Tarpon start to roll just at daylight and bait begins to show up too.Capt. Chris SharpMar 25th, 2015
Spring will bring calmer seas and the first strong dolphin run. That's right, it's time to dust off the trolling rods. Let's hope for light east winds. These conditions will allow weed lines to stack up, offering prime conditions for some fast paced action. Trolling right on the solid side of weed lines at around 7 to 7.5 knots with skirted ballyhoo is a proven tactic. Have several spinning rods rigged with live bait hooks and jigs. Capt. Bill StewartMar 24th, 2015
Variety is what makes April a great month to fish in the Sebastian area. The inshore and near-shore waters of Sebastian are a hot bed of fish activity as water temperatures and day lengths increase. From the headwaters of the Sebastian River to the Gulf Stream, anglers will find fish species eager to entertain them. April’s warmer waters and expanded species list will bring better fishing than we have had in recent months, so take advantage of it. Capt. Gus BruggerMar 24th, 2015
The snook fishing should also be red hot around the Ft. Pierce Inlet when using live pilchards, pinfish or a select live shrimp. Fish these baits around the lighted docks at night or drifting the Fort Piece Inlet on the tide changes.Capt. Joe WardMar 24th, 2015
This is the time of year that mahi (dolphin fish) will start their journey towards the north. This is also the time of year that a lot of the biggest mahi will be landed. Starting this month and lasting through May, the chance of catching mahi up to 40-pounds will be the highest. There will even be a few fish caught in the 60-pound range.Capt. Danny MarkowskiMar 24th, 2015
Warm days and nights are a lead-up to great fishing on Lake Okeechobee, as stable weather patterns usher in some of the better catching of the year. Speck (crappie) anglers are having a banner year on Okeechobee. It has been quite a few years since so many large specks have been found in the grassy areas that form the littoral zone of the lake.Capt. Mike ShellenMar 23rd, 2015
Redfish and trout will become more active around the flats. They will be shallow early and gradually move to the edges of the flats as the sun get higher in the sky. Look to areas like Bear Point, Harbor Branch and Round Island for trout to be feeding on the flats. On a calm morning, break out the top water lures and switch to jerk baits, like a D.O.A. C.A.L. 4” Arkansas Glow or Watermelon. Capt. Charlie ConnerMar 23rd, 2015
Successfully catching the big snapper is highly dependent on pinpoint boat positioning along the reef line, specialty terminal tackle rigging, velocity of the current, and proper and confident deployment of baits. April will open the offshore window for winter-weather-weary anglers.Capt. Rocky CarbiaMar 23rd, 2015
Good dolphin fishing should continue through this month and the next, with a shot at a wahoo every now and then while you’re offshore. Trolling is a good way to target these fish in the spring. Skirted ballyhoo, artificial lures and daisy chains work well for the mahi, while a split tail mullet, or ballyhoo rigged on wire and fished on a downrigger or a planner will be your ticket to success for the wahoo.Capt. Scott FawcettMar 23rd, 2015
More bait fish are in the river, which will result in hungry fish. In the St. Lucie River you can’t beat snook fishing around the Roosevelt Bridge with a D.O.A. Terror Eyz #304 or #416. Let the lure sink to the bottom and bounce it back really slow just off the bottom using the tide to swing the lure back towards the pilings. Capt. John YoungMar 23rd, 2015
