Divers can expect big changes to local dive sites as the summer season winds down and fall approaches. Weeks of calm conditions, typical of summertime weather patterns, maybe interrupted by tropical systems moving up from the Caribbean.Steve WoodAug 27th, 2014
There was a time in the recent history of the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) on the east coast of Florida that the word algae was used in reference to the macroalgae that populate the Lagoon – a diverse group of alga species that you can see with your naked eye, otherwise known as seaweeds.Editorial StaffAug 27th, 2014
You can look for the summer time patterns to start changing. Cooler water and temperatures will change the inshore bite. Look for the trout and redfish to move to a little deeper water; they will still be taking the small white baits or even crabs for the redfish. Capt. Joe WardAug 27th, 2014
As the heat of summer roles out, taking with it the afternoon thunderstorms and 90-degree Gulf Stream waters, the Treasure Coast’s offshore fishing is in more of a recovery mode than anything.Capt. Scott FawcettAug 27th, 2014
September always brings a welcome change to the fishing of the Sebastian area. The mullet run will help all aspects of fishing both inside and outside Sebastian Inlet. The brightest spot I see in the fishing future is snook.Capt. Gus BruggerAug 27th, 2014
The month of September is time to run offshore and find some tuna. It is time to look for the shrimp boats that come through our area this time of year. The shrimp boats will be cleaning their nets and tossing back by-catch of small bait fish from the night before. This draws the black fin tuna and skipjack tuna. The shrimpers do this early in the morning so you should be heading offshore before sunup for your best chance at catching some of these tuna. When targeting these fish, I like to troll small feathers or small squid daisy chains way back behind the boat and troll at 6 to 9 knots down current of the shrimp boatCapt. Danny MarkowskiAug 27th, 2014
Recreational and commercial blue crab traps may now be placed back in state waters (shore to 3 nautical miles, including … Treasure CoastAug 14th, 2014
Some of the highlighted fishing strategies for August, will be drift fishing on Stuart's legendary "Eight Mile Reef". Drift fishing will allow anglers to simultaneously cover the complete water column with baits, both by bottom fishing and by deploying a surface spread of flat lines as one's boat free drifts along this naturally occurring reef line. Eight Mile Reef basically runs north to south (along the Martin County shores) in depths from 110 feet to 170 feet, with the bulk of the reef structure lying in 130 to 145 feet.Capt. Rocky CarbiaAug 1st, 2014
As summer continues to bring the daily chance of afternoon rains and thunderstorms, fishing will take the usual second seat to the opening of lobster season. It could be a challenge this year with all the fresh water run off flooding into the area. Visibility might be minimal in lots of areas. Expect lots of boats on the water each day as they head out in search of the spiny critters. Practice safe boating tactics and don’t be in a hurry to get out there. Those dog days of August will continue with hot weather, so take the normal precautions while on the water.Capt. Charlie ConnerAug 1st, 2014
