Pompano have already arrived in the area and not only provide great fishing action, but fantastic table fare. Spanish mackerel and bluefish will continue to hang out in their favorite haunts of the river. Fish the inlet, turning basin and channels for them. Jack Crevalle will be traveling around in packs chasing bait all over the river. Flounder should arrive soon and hang around the inlets, docks and sandy flats of the river. Ladyfish is a great way to spend a few hours with the kids on the water. The bridges will be holding sheephead, black drum, croakers and sand perch for those anglers. Live or dead shrimp is always the best bet from the catwalks. There is a good variety of fish to target on any given day in any kind of weather conditions. Capt. Charlie ConnerNov 29th, 2014
The fish are quite active and can be found biting somewhere in Lake Okeechobee throughout the entire day. Specks are starting to show up in greater numbers each week, but also are in direct proportion to the number of anglers pursuing them. Nighttime anglers will fare the best with small jigs and minnows fished in the Kissimmee River. Capt. Mike ShellenNov 29th, 2014
December is usually the start of the winter fishing season in the Sebastian area. As the water temperatures begin spending more time below 70 degrees than above it the glamour species such as snook and tarpon become incidental catches on warm days. Trout and redfish are once again the mainstay of inshore anglers and some of the seasonal species approach the peak of their availability. For the next few months light tackle is all you need to fish the Sebastian area and it is also a great time to bring the kids for plenty of actionCapt. Gus BruggerNov 29th, 2014
As the year winds down and 2015 approaches, avid spearfisherman know this is the last month for grouper. After the first of the year, shallow water grouper season will be closed until May 1st making these last few week of the year the last opportunity to bag the big one. Underwater hunters may be able to use weather conditions to their advantage in the pursuit of landing dinner on the table.Steve WoodNov 26th, 2014
There is a real art to fighting a big fish, I have seen it many times and it never ceases to amaze me. With a big fish there is just so much that can go wrong between the hook set and the landing. Whether you are the angler or not the same thoughts flow through your mind, was the knot perfect? Is the hook set right? Was there any wear in the line? Is the tackle strong enough for this?Treasure CoastNov 24th, 2014
The latest updates from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission relevant to anglers, boaters and outdoor enthusiasts in the areas of Hobe Sound, Stuart, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach and Sebastian.Treasure CoastNov 21st, 2014
Capt. Doug Rowe of Fish Rowe Charters in Exuma tells us with December’s cooler temperatures, a strong push of cooler water which will bring even more wahoo and dolphin into Exuma offshore waters. “Expect wahoo to 70 pounds intermixed among schools of smaller fish in the 20 to 30 pound class.Treasure CoastNov 21st, 2014
Nearly 50 women participated in the Saltwater Sisters Lady Angler’s Tournament to raise money for local breast cancer patients, but the meaning in the numbers is even greater. The tournament, hosted by Stuart Sailfish Club, was held on October 24 -26 and raised more than $40,000Editorial StaffNov 21st, 2014
Fishing from a kayak gives me more of an opportunity to recognize the finer details of my surroundings without alerting the prey I’m chasing. These finer details are sometimes the difference between catching quality fish and leaving frustrated and empty-handed.Treasure CoastNov 19th, 2014
