South Indian River Fishing Report 11/18

South Indian River Fishing Report 11/18

Inshore:

Hope you enjoyed another gorgeous week of fall weather again! Mild temperatures and sunny skies make for awesome fishing days. Expect similar conditions in the weeks to come. I love this time of year. Tides are still running higher than normal with the recent full moon, but that hasn't hurt the fishing.

John and Gary joined me for a morning adventure to find lots of fish around the area. Trout, redfish, sheepshead, croakers and a nice pompano to top off a fun filled day on the river. The sheepshead and croakers are very nice this year. Look for them around channel edges and deep cuts around the area. Our redfish was hanging under the mangroves as then often are. Even with a lot of short hits on top water lures, the trout are out there on the flats. Switch to the DOA Deadly Combo when the sun get higher in the sky. I haven't skipped many pompano yet, but they are in the river now. Snook fishing has been very good at night around the bridges and jetties. Spanish mackerel should be showing up anytime around the inlet. Fall is always a wonderful time of year to enjoy the fishing on the Treasure Coast. I enjoy the variety of fish available.

Snook season closes on December 15th so don't forget that date. Winter manatee zones are now in effect around Fort Pierce. Fall is a great time to check your guides on the rods and do some maintenance on those reels. I also use this time of year to check dates on flares along with all the other safety equipment in the boat. Check and replenish your medical kit, too. Have a great fall season!

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

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner

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

South Indian River Fishing Report 11/17

South Indian River Fishing Report 11/17

Lots of great fall weather this week around the Treasure Coast! Mild temperatures that make it a pleasure to get out fishing have greeted us lately. Water temps have continued to fall into the seventies. It won't be long until winter arrives! Enjoy this nice weather while it's here and have fun fishing this month!

It's a super time of year to get out early and enjoy the top water fishing. Fish are on the flats early looking for a meal and more likely to hit a top water lure with the cooler water. Switch to a DOA shrimp or CAL jerk bait once the sun is up. The snook bite has been good at night around the jetties and bridges. Look for trout on the grass flats most of the mornings. The croakers are in the river now. Lots of nice fish up to 18" right now. Ron and Kip were out with me on a gorgeous morning and found jacks, ladyfish, croakers, sheepshead and trout to make for a fun time fishing. The jacks have been thick around the turning basin and inlet this week along with ladyfish and blue runners. Try around mangroves and docks for redfish, sheepshead and snapper.

The manatee zone around the Fort Pierce bridges will be in effect on November 15th so watch the date and slow down. Snook season will continue to be open until December 15th so you still have another month to catch a few slot fish. November is always a nice month to fish!

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

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner

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

South Indian River Fishing Report 11/3

Inshore:

Windy conditions still prevail along the Treasure Coast most days. Mornings can give you a short break in the winds, but it will build as the day wears on. Plan your outdoor adventures carefully and enjoy the fishing this month. Fishing has been good and the water quality is slowly getting better with each tide in Fort Pierce. Less rain this month will help the water. Water temperatures will slowly cool down as the milder temps will transition into winter patterns soon. Enjoy the fishing this month!

Don, Art and Sherman were back this month for a fishing adventure. The guys caught a lot of fish that kept them busy. It was a mixed bag of fish for them. My family, Jack, Susan and Eva, was out with me on a beautiful morning with the sun coming out to brighten up the day. Croakers, jacks and snapper were the catch of the day. The big croakers are in the river. Our largest was 18" to top off the morning. There are also black drum coming into the river now. Great table fare for both and lots of fun to catch. Top water lures are working on trout and snook on the grass flats at first light. It's a great time of year to get out early! Switch to a DOA shrimp as the morning progresses. Look for redfish to be hanging around docks and mangroves. Snook around the jetties will be good this month as well. Gotta love November fishing!

Don't forget that the manatee zone in Fort Pierce from the north bridge to channel marker 189 below the south bridge will be in effect starting November 15th....so slow down to slow speed at that time. Have a safe November!

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

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner

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