Here's a quick fishing report round up and forecasts from across the Bahamas--Abaco, Grand Bahama, Bimini, Euma and South Eleuthera. For more detailed fishing reports and fishing forecasts from other Bahamas islands, be sure to visit our Bahamas Coastal Angler Magazine website.Treasure CoastMar 25th, 2015
April marks the return of sea turtles in large numbers to South Florida and as spring gets underway divers should expect to see an increase in sightings on area reefs.Steve WoodMar 25th, 2015
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
