January 31, 2011
Inshore Fishing Report:
February Fishing Forecast
While winter is still around the Treasure Coast and weekly cold fronts will continue to bring cool nights and lots of windy days to the area, fishing will still be good out on the water. Water temperatures can dictate where and how you might fish on any given day this month. When the water is cold, fish the deeper cuts and drop offs of the river. Sunny days will bring fish up in shallower waters to feed and the bite can really get hot out on the flats.
The trout bite picks up very nicely in February. CAL jerk baits and Deadly Combos are exciting ways to trout fish with artificial lures, while live shrimp on popping corks are the ol’ standard way to trout fish out on the river. Redfish can be found in shallow flats around mangroves and islands. On warm sunny days, the reds will sit around the mangroves and soak up the sun. Finding some along an island will bring some good rod bending action to anglers this month. DOA shrimp and CAL jerk baits can find some hungry reds hugging the mangrove lines when fished very slowly. Docks are a great way to find plenty of fish waiting for something tasty to drift under them.
Sheephead will be plentiful around the river and the larger fish will be coming into the river to breed. Live or dead shrimp around bridges, docks and structure can provide lots of action in addition to some great tasting fish. Sand perch and croakers should also be hanging around the inlet and bridges during February. Pompano around the surf and on the deeper flats of the river can be taken on CAL grub tails, Doc’s Goofy Jigs and shrimp or clams. Bluefish, mackerel and jacks will continue to haunt the baitfish around the jetties and turning basin. Shiny lures will keep you busy. There should be some flounder around the back sides of the jetties and on sand flats around the inlet area.
February is a transition month on the river. Winter has been much kinder this year on the Treasure Coast. We have enjoyed more normal winter weather and the fish bite has been good for us. Winds will still be blowing and the water will begin to gradually rise in temperature. Fishing your lures slowly will certainly give you more action on the river. Fish tend to be sluggish in the colder water. Working your lures or bait slower along the bottom will give the fish more time to react to it and result in more bites for anglers. Have fun this month and get out fishing!
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Thanks and Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
South Indian River Fishing Report 1/23
January 23, 2011
Inshore Fishing Report:
Ol' Man Winter has been a little more kinder to the Treasure Coast so far this year. The normal cold fronts continue to cross our path each week, but not that fish killing cold weather that we experienced last year. A couple more weeks and we should begin the transition into spring. Expect normal windy days out there with an occasional calmer day or two to enjoy the weather.
The trout bite has been good as long as the water temps stay in the mid 60's or better. Hungry fish around the flats have been good for anglers using Deadly Combos, live shrimp or CAL jerk baits. The Arkansas Glow color has continued to produce trout on a small jig head. Fish in two to five feet of water to improve your chances at finding the trout. Redfish have been hitting the shallows on sunny days and can be found around docks and mangroves this time of year. Snook fishing has been pretty quiet lately with the jetties being the best spot at night. I had a good number of reports of good flounder fishing around the back side of the jetties and on sand flats around the inlet this past week.
The inlet continues to be full of bluefish, jacks and mackerel for anglers using shiny lures. Around the bridges, docks and structure you can find plenty of sheephead, black drum and other species who inhabit the waters. Pompano have been taken along the beach and in the river, but mostly south of Fort Pierce. Sand fleas, clams and shrimp have been the baits of choice for those tasty pomps.
Herbert was in town from Austria doing some work and decided to have a fun day fishing on the river. Trout, sheephead and black drum kept him busy on the Indian River this past week. Have some fun this month and get out to enjoy the great fishing action around the Treasure Coast!
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Thanks and Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
A couple photos from this week....
Inshore Fishing Report:
Ol' Man Winter has been a little more kinder to the Treasure Coast so far this year. The normal cold fronts continue to cross our path each week, but not that fish killing cold weather that we experienced last year. A couple more weeks and we should begin the transition into spring. Expect normal windy days out there with an occasional calmer day or two to enjoy the weather.
The trout bite has been good as long as the water temps stay in the mid 60's or better. Hungry fish around the flats have been good for anglers using Deadly Combos, live shrimp or CAL jerk baits. The Arkansas Glow color has continued to produce trout on a small jig head. Fish in two to five feet of water to improve your chances at finding the trout. Redfish have been hitting the shallows on sunny days and can be found around docks and mangroves this time of year. Snook fishing has been pretty quiet lately with the jetties being the best spot at night. I had a good number of reports of good flounder fishing around the back side of the jetties and on sand flats around the inlet this past week.
The inlet continues to be full of bluefish, jacks and mackerel for anglers using shiny lures. Around the bridges, docks and structure you can find plenty of sheephead, black drum and other species who inhabit the waters. Pompano have been taken along the beach and in the river, but mostly south of Fort Pierce. Sand fleas, clams and shrimp have been the baits of choice for those tasty pomps.
Herbert was in town from Austria doing some work and decided to have a fun day fishing on the river. Trout, sheephead and black drum kept him busy on the Indian River this past week. Have some fun this month and get out to enjoy the great fishing action around the Treasure Coast!
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Thanks and Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
A couple photos from this week....
Monday, January 17, 2011
South Indian River Fishing Report 1/17
January 17, 2011
Inshore Fishing Report:
We have enjoyed a much more normal winter lately. Cool nights and nice days have allowed the water temperatures to remain in the 60's. This time last year, we had that horrible winter storm that killed so many fish around the state. Luckily, it hasn't been as bad so far this year. A few more weeks and it will begin to warm up and transition into spring around the Treasure Coast.
Lots of fish have been biting all around the river. Sea trout on the flats in three to five feet of water on live shrimp, I found a nice trout that was willing to hit a CAL jerk bait on the flats. Deadly Combos and CAL jerk baits. Redfish on the flats taking DOA shrimp or CAL jerk baits. I was out earlier in the week and found a small school tailing in some shallows around one of the many sand bars of the river. Hooking up on three, I got two to the boat before they moved on. A CAL jerk bait in the Arkansas Glow color had them biting.
Sheephead, black drum and some snapper have been hanging around the bridges, docks and channel edges this month. Live or dead shrimp has worked best on these fish. Pompano have been taken around the jetties, beaches and on deeper flats in the river. Doc's Goofy Jigs are the most popular lures for pompano, along with shrimp, clams or squid. The surf has also held its share of whiting and bluefish. The inlet has been full of blues, mackerel and jacks that are willing to take anything shiny.
With the winter being much more cooperative this year, the fishing has been outstanding in the river. Get out and enjoy the water while the sun is keeping things much warmer.
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Thanks and Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
Redfish from the Indian River flats this week.
Inshore Fishing Report:
We have enjoyed a much more normal winter lately. Cool nights and nice days have allowed the water temperatures to remain in the 60's. This time last year, we had that horrible winter storm that killed so many fish around the state. Luckily, it hasn't been as bad so far this year. A few more weeks and it will begin to warm up and transition into spring around the Treasure Coast.
Lots of fish have been biting all around the river. Sea trout on the flats in three to five feet of water on live shrimp, I found a nice trout that was willing to hit a CAL jerk bait on the flats. Deadly Combos and CAL jerk baits. Redfish on the flats taking DOA shrimp or CAL jerk baits. I was out earlier in the week and found a small school tailing in some shallows around one of the many sand bars of the river. Hooking up on three, I got two to the boat before they moved on. A CAL jerk bait in the Arkansas Glow color had them biting.
Sheephead, black drum and some snapper have been hanging around the bridges, docks and channel edges this month. Live or dead shrimp has worked best on these fish. Pompano have been taken around the jetties, beaches and on deeper flats in the river. Doc's Goofy Jigs are the most popular lures for pompano, along with shrimp, clams or squid. The surf has also held its share of whiting and bluefish. The inlet has been full of blues, mackerel and jacks that are willing to take anything shiny.
With the winter being much more cooperative this year, the fishing has been outstanding in the river. Get out and enjoy the water while the sun is keeping things much warmer.
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Thanks and Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
Redfish from the Indian River flats this week.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
South Indian River Fishing Report 1/8
January 8, 2011
Inshore Fishing Report:
Well, we have another new year just started and at least it began much better than last years freezing weather. Nice mild, but windy days have allowed anglers to get out fishing on the river most days. We have even enjoyed a few calm days out there and the fishing has been good so far this month. Water temps have warmed up into the mid 60's and you can find lots of hungry fish around the river.
Channel edges and drop offs around the flats have been productive. My wife, Eva, joined me for a quick trip on the water this week and landed a nice pompano for dinner that night. Ron, Mike and Timberly joined me mid-week and we found bluefish, trout and even a big mackerel on the flats just off a sand bar. John, Jeff and Jim went out on a windier day just after the cold front. The flats were not as active, but fishing docks provided the guys with lots of action and a good variety of fish, including jacks, drum, sheephead and bluefish. We had a good week on the water!
Fishing CAL jerk baits or DOA shrimp on the flats can find trout when the water is back up into the mid to high 60's. Deadly Combos are also excellent to find the trout on the flats. Fish in two to five feet of water. Bear Point, Harbor Branch and Round Island have all been productive. Reports of redfish have been mostly north of Fort Pierce on the west shore using DOA shrimp or Gulp baits. Docks have been loaded with sheephead, black drum and assorted species to keep you busy. Live shrimp, TerrorEyz or DOA shrimp are all good choices around the docks.
The jetties and inlet have been full of bluefish most days. Shiny lures and live shrimp have all worked well around those areas. Lots of jacks and ladyfish have been all around the river lately. Some pompano around the surf and jetties have provided some good meals for hungry anglers. Bridges and catwalks are a great place to look for sheephead and black drum.
Keep your fingers crossed that we won't have more freezing weather this month. The fishing has been great and mild conditions will keep the fish feeding. It has been a great start of the new year!
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Thanks and Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
Inshore Fishing Report:
Well, we have another new year just started and at least it began much better than last years freezing weather. Nice mild, but windy days have allowed anglers to get out fishing on the river most days. We have even enjoyed a few calm days out there and the fishing has been good so far this month. Water temps have warmed up into the mid 60's and you can find lots of hungry fish around the river.
Channel edges and drop offs around the flats have been productive. My wife, Eva, joined me for a quick trip on the water this week and landed a nice pompano for dinner that night. Ron, Mike and Timberly joined me mid-week and we found bluefish, trout and even a big mackerel on the flats just off a sand bar. John, Jeff and Jim went out on a windier day just after the cold front. The flats were not as active, but fishing docks provided the guys with lots of action and a good variety of fish, including jacks, drum, sheephead and bluefish. We had a good week on the water!
Fishing CAL jerk baits or DOA shrimp on the flats can find trout when the water is back up into the mid to high 60's. Deadly Combos are also excellent to find the trout on the flats. Fish in two to five feet of water. Bear Point, Harbor Branch and Round Island have all been productive. Reports of redfish have been mostly north of Fort Pierce on the west shore using DOA shrimp or Gulp baits. Docks have been loaded with sheephead, black drum and assorted species to keep you busy. Live shrimp, TerrorEyz or DOA shrimp are all good choices around the docks.
The jetties and inlet have been full of bluefish most days. Shiny lures and live shrimp have all worked well around those areas. Lots of jacks and ladyfish have been all around the river lately. Some pompano around the surf and jetties have provided some good meals for hungry anglers. Bridges and catwalks are a great place to look for sheephead and black drum.
Keep your fingers crossed that we won't have more freezing weather this month. The fishing has been great and mild conditions will keep the fish feeding. It has been a great start of the new year!
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Thanks and Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
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