South Indian River Fishing Report 11/19

Inshore:

Summer weather continues along the Treasure Coast. Last year it was cold for us, but this has been the hottest year I can remember in 35 years in Florida. It has been in the mid to high 80's again this week and appears to continue for a while longer. Water temps have dropped into the mid 70's and that brings in the pompano, bluefish and mackerel to the area. Winds have blown for several weeks now and that makes it a challenge to get out fishing. Expect more of the same next week and be safe out there.

The fish have been biting where you can find some shelter from the strong winds. We have enjoyed a variety of fish in spite of conditions. Elizabeth, Frank and Dominic were out with me this week on a windy, cloudy day. After many snapper, they hooked into snook and redfish to end up with an awesome day on the river. Frank topped off the day by landing a 31" redfish on his last cast of the morning. Dominic added a nice slot redfish and they lost two others under the mangroves. They also landed a very nice black drum as well. Look for a variety of fish around mangroves, docks and bridges this week. Redfish, snook, snapper and many other species can be caught in spite of the windy days.

Conditions are gradually changing into winter patterns. Look for more pompano, sheepshead, black drum and bluefish to filter into the area as water temps drop. Slow down your lure retrieves as fish will get lethargic and slower moving to strike a lure. DOA shrimp, CAL jerk baits and live bait will all work when presented properly to the fish. DOA Bait Busters, feather jigs and live bait will work on snook around the inlet, docks and bridges. Even though it is a challenge on most days, I love winter fishing action on the Treasure Coast. With the huge variety of fish that move into the area, you can't help but catch fish. Have fun and get out fishing soon!

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner

www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852

South Indian River Fishing Report 11/11

Inshore:

Lots of nice, dry weather this week with windy days most of the time. It's our fall season now and we can expect lots more of the same conditions. Look for cold fronts to begin filtering into the area now. Temperatures will be dipping into the sixties and sometimes fifties at night. Water temps have started to drop so it's time to slow down your retrieve. Give me the warm days anytime!

Fall means changing your tactics as the weather continues to cool down. Slowing down your approach to fishing gives lethargic fish a chance to make a decision on hitting your lures before it passes them. As Mark Nichols of DOA Lures always says....when you think you are fishing your lures slow enough...slow it down some more... He is right!

Look for trout in two to four feet of water on the grass flats as the sun warms things up. DOA shrimp, live bait and top water lures will all work on the trout. Redfish can be caught on the grass flats, under docks and along the mangroves. They have been getting lots of them around the inlet areas as well. DOA shrimp or live baits have been working well. Snook around the jetties and sea walls has been steady. Live bait, feather jigs and DOA Terror Eyz are good choices for snook. Its a good month to enjoy the fishing activity on the Treasure Coast.

Mackerel, jacks and ladyfish have been heavy around the turning basin in Fort Pierce. Snapper, sheepshead and black drum are hanging around many of the docks and been nice sized fish. Live or dead bait always works well for them. Have fun and get out fishing soon!

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner

www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852

South Indian River Fishing Report 11/5

Inshore:

November has started out with some beautiful fall weather conditions. Sunshine and mild temperatures have been welcome to the anglers on the Treasure Coast! After the hot summer months, it's been a welcome change. Water temps have been in the mid to high 70's and that has been good for fishing. There has been lots of baitfish around the area and the fish have been enjoying an easy meal on them. It has been another exciting week on the water.

Ron, Kip and Melissa were out with me on a gorgeous fall morning. The jacks were cruising the river and we had fun battling some nice size fish. We hit some docks and found snapper and sheepshead biting. Ron hooked into a nice 26" redfish while fishing the docks. We ended up catching lots of mutton snapper and grouper in the channel to top off an exciting morning. Don, Art and Sherman were back out for another adventure. Don and Art each landed a slot redfish from the mangroves. Sherman hooked up on a slot size snook that just wasn't going to be landed and broke off at the boat. The guys caught lots of snapper, grouper, ladyfish and jacks to finish off a nice day on the water. Paul and Robin found lots of snapper, ladyfish and jacks on a challenging windy day. It was a nice week to enjoy the water!

Look for trout on the grass flats in two to four feet of water. DOA shrimp is the best choice for trout fishing. Redfish have continued to hang around docks and mangroves and can be caught on CAL paddle tails and live or cut bait. Snook have been hanging around bridges, docks and the jetties. Lots of big fish have come from the jetties this week. There have been jacks and ladyfish all over the river feeding on the glass minnows. Look for some Spanish mackerel in the mix as well. Docks are holding snapper, sheepshead and redfish. Don't forget to use those top water lures early and late in the day for some explosive action. November is always a great month to enjoy the fishing! Enjoy fishing the Treasure Coast this month.

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner

www.fishtalescharter.com
captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852

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