Well the red snapper season has come and gone; I hope you all got great catches. I must say I had a blast being able to fish for them and keep a few. The numbers were quite good, in one day I saw several fish in the 20-plus-pound range. Well, it’s over for this year but let’s hope they will give us longer periods next year. I hope that many were tagged and released.Editorial StaffAug 1st, 2014
With all of the cobia caught in July, I believe we will see many more caught in the month of August. Usually we see the cobia bite turn on in July during the periods of west winds and upwellings, but we haven’t seen the upwellings as in previous years. Even still, the cobia have been hereCapt. Danny MarkowskiAug 1st, 2014
The inshore fishing should be red hot for trout and redfish on the flats both to the north and south in the river. First light and just before dark will be the best times. For trout, try using live baits, like a pilchard or a pigfish, and fish them under a popping cork. Also try an artificial bait like a D.O.A. Bait Buster or some other top water bait. Use the natural colored baits. Later in the morning fish a little deeper and use a live shrimp.Capt. Joe WardAug 1st, 2014
This is the second year for the very successful and quirky, Treasure Coast Bonito Blast. A fishing tournament that wants to go out and catch bonito? It’s a fish that few people attempt to eat and most fisherman use as bait after they curse the gods when one shows up at the end of their line, but is also the one fish you can count on catching during the heat of summer.Treasure CoastAug 1st, 2014
Lake Okeechobee continues to churn out great catches of bass, for those anglers who get on the water at first light. The first several hours of each morning is a golden time, bass are actively chasing baitfish in and around the Kissimmee grass exploding on the bait pods that are attempting to feed, and hide in the thick cover. A shCapt. Mike ShellenAug 1st, 2014
Look for bait pods in the Indian River and inlet area and the tarpon will not be far away. Calm mornings will give away the presence of bait schools riding the tide up into the river and the big three tarpon, snook and jacks will ambush the bait to suit their styleCapt. John YoungAug 1st, 2014
As summer wraps up, and afternoon thunderstorms become less frequent, the Treasure Coast offers more than just triple-digit temperatures and 100% humidity. August offers good action for divers and fishers alike, as long as you know where to look for it.Capt. Scott FawcettAug 1st, 2014
August is all about the bait that will be on the beach and in the river. This is the start of the mullet run, sometimes the first week, sometimes later. First will be the finger mullet from about 5- to 6-inches in size followed by those in the 10- to 12-inch range. This will bring the big fish after them, specifically snook, tarpon, jacks, bluefish, sharks and ladyfish. Just watching the fish feed on these schools is an amazing sight in its own right.Capt. Chris SharpAug 1st, 2014
The Sebastian area fishing in August can be some of the best of the year. The catch and release snook and redfish fishing at Sebastian Inlet are at their best in August. The crowds are light since the snook season is still closed until September 1stCapt. Gus BruggerAug 1st, 2014
Every summer, the Florida Keys become a hotbed of activity as hundreds of lobster hunters towing boats on trailers head south to their favorite dive and snorkel spots for the two-day Spiny Lobster Mini-Season. This year, the Mini-Season falls on July 24 and 25, which are sure to be two of the busiest days of the season here at Sea Tow Key Largo.Treasure CoastAug 1st, 2014
