Latest Reports

Mosquito Lagoon/Ponce Inlet Fishing Report: Jan 2014

Happy New Year! December had good fishing with some great “tailing” redfish action. Also the bigger trout were hitting the weedless jerk baits. In January, if the cold fronts roar through on a regular basis, the water will be super clear on the flats and in the backcountry.

Ponce Inlet Offshore Fishing Report: Jan 2014

The New Year will hopefully bring some calmer conditions to take advantage of the great fishing missed during a bumpy December. The late cold fronts last year have allowed the sailfish and dolphin to remain in our area longer than expected.

Volusia Shrimp Fishing Report: Dec 2013

We are in December now and I would be lying to you if I did not admit there is some shrimp activity in the Oak Hill area. But, not enough to call in sick and sign up for a honey do list in exchange for a night out on the water.

Tomoka & Halifax River Fishing Report: Dec 2013

Another year of great fishing is coming to an end. I want to take this moment to thank the readers for giving me this great opportunity to write the Tomoka River and Halifax River column.

Edgewater & Backcountry Fishing Report: Dec 2013

How fast another year went by, it is already December, the late fall transition is ending and winter patterns begin.

Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report: Dec 2013

Happy Holidays everyone! Fishing in November was great and December is going to get better as the redfish school up. December 21st is the official start of winter and the shortest day of the year, Winter Solstice.

Ponce Inlet Offshore Fishing Report: Dec 2013

December fishing should be exciting with the late fall fronts that could hold exceptional fishing through the month. Near shore and intermediate reefs all the way to the blue water will give anglers a fun alternative to holiday shopping.

Shrimping Report: Nov 2013

The summer shrimp run was a bust from Central Florida all the way to North East, Florida. Nothing more to talk about, we need to get this memory behind us.

Central St. Johns River Fishing Report: Nov 2013

November brings cooler weather to our area of the central St. Johns River and surrounding lakes and this makes fishing better. It’s a great time to be on the water for speck fishing.

Edgewater & Back Country Fishing Report: Nov 2013

The chilly weather that normally comes in November will bring changes to fishing in the Edgewater Backcountry. This is usually the last month to catch our subtropical inshore migrating game fish including jack crevalle, tarpon, and ladyfish, which will be heading south to spend the winter in southern Florida as the water temperature drops in our area.

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