South Indian River Fishing Report 6/23

June 23, 2010

INSHORE REPORT:

The hot weather has really warmed up the water temperatures lately. You can find 90+ degree water during the day on the flats and that certainly has slowed down the midday bite for us. We had some good starts to some of the mornings on the flats that slowed down as the sun came out. Getting out early is important this time of year.

Seth and Brian was out to a good morning bite. Brian caught the largest trout of the day while fishing the flats in three to four feet of water. Rich and his brother was out on another day that was on the slow side for us. We caught fish, but the bite was slower than normal that day. Keith, Cai, Turner and Frank was out on a fun day of fishing. Turner and Frank had lots of fun on the river while catching fish on the flats. Dennis and Tim found a mixed bag on a slow trout day. They ended up with trout, snapper, a nice redfish and a variety of other fish on the flats. We had a fun week in spite of the hot water temps.

Trout continue to be in three to five feet of water. If you can get by the millions of baitfish out there, you can catch some nice trout. Harbor Branch and Bear Point have been our best spots for trout. CAL jerk baits and live shrimp have worked best this week. Redfish can still be found around some of the docks along Indian River Drive both north and south of Fort Pierce. Snook fishing has been best at night around the bridges and jetties with live bait or diving plugs. The snapper have started to move into the river. We have caught a few nice size mangroves on the flats. You should be finding them along the channel edges soon. Bridges have been slow lately. Not many anglers there, but as the snapper bite picks up you will find it much busier. The surf has continued to hold whiting for beach anglers.

July Fishing Forecast:

Water temperatures will continue to be hotter than normal. One of the best bites will be snapper along the channel edges, docks and bridges of the river. Live or dead shrimp can get you a tasty meal. Look to the docks for redfish this month. DOA shrimp, live shrimp or CAL jerk baits are good around the docks. Fish for trout early on the flats. Try deep tidal cuts and drop offs with the warm water. CAL jerk baits, live shrimp and Deadly Combos are great for trout. The glass minnows should be showing up in strength around the river. Fish the bait pod edges for trout in the mornings. The activity around the turning basin should become active as the glass minnows enter the river with the tides. Lots of fish will be out there to feed on them. Have a fun and safe July this year!

Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!

Good Fishing and Be Safe!
Captain Charlie Conner

http://www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852

Brian with an over-slot trout. Cai and Turner with her trout. Frank even caught a trout this week.

South Indian River Fishing Report 6/17

June 17, 2010

INSHORE REPORT:

Fishing along the Treasure Coast improved this week and the trout were on the flats for us. The weather continues to cooperate in the mornings before the heat and storms begin to brew up after noon. It's the typical summer pattern, but I love fishing this time of year. You can get out early and be back before it gets too hot out there.

Trout was our main bite this week. Rick, Mike and Tracy were out with me and they had lots of fun on the flats. Trout up to 20+ inches are being caught. Mike even lost one that was over 25". Live shrimp, Deadly Combos or CAL jerk baits continue to work well on trout. Harbor Branch, Queen's Cove and Bear Point are all good starting points when targeting trout. The snook bite around the inlet has been good, especially at night. Live bait worked along the bottom has worked very well along with deep diving plugs on the incoming tide. You can find redfish hanging along the docks of Indian River Drive. Live bait, TerrorEyz or DOA shrimp can help find which docks to fish.

Bridges have been slow, but the snapper have been showing up along the channel edges and on the flats. It should be a good snapper season in the river this year. Whiting along the surf has been the best bite for beach anglers. Mackerel and jacks have been hanging around the inlet and turning basin. Hopefully, the bonito will show up again next month to keep rods bending there. It's gonna be a great summer. Get out early, stay hydrated and protected from the sun.....and have some fun!

Tip of the Week:

Father's Day weekend is another free fishing weekend for Florida. We have had several of the free weekends so far this year to get people out fishing and enjoying what Florida has to offer. July 1st will mark the end of the fees for the Shoreline License according to www.myfwc.com. Anglers will still need to get the license, but the fees are being eliminated. Shoreline license holders will still have to buy a snook permit to keep fish this fall when the season re-opens. Take the family out fishing soon!

Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!

Good Fishing and Be Safe!
Captain Charlie Conner

http://www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852

Rick and Mike with a trout dinner. A few birds of Florida this week.

South Indian River Fishing Report 6/11

June 11, 2010

INSHORE REPORT:

Summer weather patterns continue to give us warm, sunny days and wonderful opportunities out on the water. Calm mornings provide access to the entire river and plenty of areas to fish each day. The bite was slower this week, but we did catch fish. Plan on getting out early to beat the summer heat this month. We were rewarded with a light breeze most days to take the edge off the hot weather.

Trout fishing has slowed down some this week. We did catch trout, but the slot size were more sparse in biting most days. Jay and Kelly caught trout on their outing to celebrate their high school graduation. Frank and Rich did catch some trout, but most were on the short side. Frank caught a nice redfish under one of the docks and Rich got burned by a big snook that took us for a quick ride. I ventured out later in the week to get away and was joined by my wife, Eva. On her last cast she caught and released a fat 25" trout on the flats. It was nice to spend some time on the river with her.

Look for trout to be around the deeper flats like Harbor Branch and off of Bear Point. Live shrimp on DOA popping corks will keep you busy with the shrimp. Try a DOA shrimp on the trout as well. CAL jerk baits will continue to get you some trout bites on the flats. Redfish can be found around some of the docks along Indian River Drive this time of year and there will also be snook sitting there, too. It's a great time to fish....just prepare for the hot weather.

Bridges have been slow and everyone is waiting on the snapper to move into the river. There are mackerel, jacks and bluefish around the inlet. You can still find whiting along the surf. Even with a slower bite, we had some fun out fishing this week.

Tip of the Week:

With the heat of summer upon us, make sure you have a plan for an emergency. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion is always a possibility when out on the water.
SIGNS:
Heat exhaustion:
Cool, moist, pale, or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness; and exhaustion. Body temperature will be near normal.

Heat stroke:
Hot, red skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. Body temperature can be very high-- as high as 105 degrees F. If the person was sweating from heavy work or exercise, skin may be wet; otherwise, it will feel dry.

TREATMENT:
Heat exhaustion:
Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler place. Remove or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet cloths, such as towels or sheets. If the person is conscious, give cool water to drink. Make sure the person drinks slowly. Give a half glass of cool water every 15 minutes. Do not give liquids that contain alcohol or caffeine. Let the victim rest in a comfortable position, and watch carefully for changes in his or her condition.

Heat stroke:
Heat stroke is a life-threatening situation. Help is needed fast. Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number. Move the person to a cooler place. Quickly cool the body. Immerse victim in a cool bath, or wrap wet sheets around the body and fan it. Watch for signals of breathing problems. Keep the person lying down and continue to cool the body any way you can. If the victim refuses water or is vomiting or there are changes in the level of consciousness, do not give anything to eat or drink.

Check out the Red Cross web site for more information: www.redcross.org

Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!

Good Fishing and Be Safe!
Captain Charlie Conner

http://www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852

Jay & Kelly with her jack, Eva with her 25" trout and Frank with a redfish from the docks of Fort Pierce.

South Indian River Fishing Report 6/4

June 4, 2010

INSHORE REPORT:

It looks like the summers of old this year....super weather in the mornings and those ever predictable afternoon rain storms that run through the Treasure Coast. It doesn't help the afternoon fishing...but we sure do need that rain. We were back on the water after the holiday weekend and found the water still holding up nicely with all the rain we have had lately. We found the fish out on the flats as usual this time of year. We can expect similar weather patterns for a while during June.

Bob Kling and daughter, Maggie, joined me for a day of fishing the flats. They caught trout and Maggie caught a couple nice sheephead that were feeding in the shallows. Jeff and Mark joined me later in the week and they also found trout on the flats. They added a redfish and flounder to the mix when fishing around some of the docks. Jeff caught a couple big bluefish at first light on the flats. It was a good week out on the water.

You can find the trout in two to four feet of water. We have been fishing around Harbor Branch, Queen's Cove and Bear Point for a few areas to start. Try a DOA CAL jerk bait in Arkansas Glow or a Deadly Combo for some good trout action. Redfish have been hanging around some of the docks along Indian River Drive. A DOA shrimp or live bait can find some success around the docks of the river. Look on some of the shallow flats on calm days for the reds to be feeding. Snook fishing around the inlet at night has been good using live croakers or greenies. You might also try around the lighted docks at night for some snook action.

Bridges have been somewhat slow lately. You can still find an assortment of fish hanging around there this time of year. Beaches are still holding whiting and the jetties have had Spanish mackerel, jacks and some bluefish around that area. It's a great time of year to be fishing.....just get out early and beat the storms!

June Forecast: Look for winds to continue to die off as summer gets a grip on the area. Snook and redfish will be snooping around the docks along Indian River Drive. Get out early to fish the docks with DOA shrimp, TerrorEyz or live baits. The baitfish will continue to fill the river. Glass minnows will begin showing up on the flats and that means that everything out there will be chasing them. Fish the edges of the bait schools for trout. I normally find lots of bait around Bear Point and Harbor Branch. A Deadly Combo is hard to resist this time of year. As the winds die down, you will be able to fish the entire river finally. Explore new areas or ones that you haven't fished in a while. Have a great June!

Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!

Good Fishing and Be Safe!
Captain Charlie Conner

http://www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852

Bob with a nice trout and daughter, Maggie, with one of her sheephead. Jeff with a redfish caught around the Fort Pierce docks.