South Indian River Fishing Report 1/22

It has been awesome weather so far in January! Days can be windy and cool, but overall it has been beautiful on the water. Water temps are in the mid 60's lately and that usually means deeper water for better results. As the day warms up, you can fish shallower water when the fish move up onto the grass flats. Expect those weekly cold fronts to move through the Treasure Coast and keep the water cooler this month. Winter is a short time for us and spring will be here soon.

The Treasure Coast Casters had their monthly tournament and the kids all had a great time. You can go to their Facebook page for the results of the tournament. If you have kids or grandkids in school who love to fish....check out the Treasure Coast Casters! The kids have a wonderful time and learn boating and fishing and have a good chance at winning some super prizes and trophies. You can call Cammie Ward at 772-201-5773. I had Nick and Bruce this month. The boys caught lots of fish, but they were all too small the check in. Lots of black drum and snapper along with a nice trigger fish and red grouper to add to the catch. Everyone had a fun day!

Look for trout to be on the grass flats as the water warms up in three to five feet of water. Our redfish have been hanging under docks along with drum, sheepshead and snapper. Channel edges and bridges have been good for snapper, sheepshead and drum. Mackerel, jacks and ladyfish have been coming in with the tides. Offshore has been good for sailfish when you can get out. Bottom fishing has also been good when the seas allow. It's winter....so you have to work with the weather for best results!

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

Good fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner

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

South Indian River Fishing Report 1/15

January has been much kinder to us this year. Last year, it was rough weather the first half of the month and a challenge to get out. Milder temperatures have been nice to enjoy and the fishing has been very good so far. Expect similar conditions for a while with weekly cold fronts to cool things down a little. You should look for lots of windy days this time of year and plan your outdoor adventures with that in mind. Water temperatures are still mild for the season. Enjoy the rest of the month and get out fishing!

We have enjoyed a good variety of fish so far. Black drum, redfish and sheepshead around the docks have been good to us. Dave and Cheryl were visiting the area and had a fantastic morning fishing the docks. Dave landed three redfish and they teamed up for several nice drum and sheepshead before heading out to the channel edges to play with snapper, ladyfish and jacks for a while. Dave missed several good snook bites as well for a action filled morning on the water.


Spanish mackerel have been coming in with the tides along with bluefish, jacks and ladyfish. Small shiny lures work best for all of these fish. Docks, channel edges and bridges are loaded with sheepshead, drum and snapper this time of year. Winter fishing is always fun and exciting! Pompano have been in the deeper cuts on the flats and in the channels as well. Doc's Goofy Jigs work great on finding pompano. They have also been in the surf along with lots of whiting. Look north around Harbor Branch to find trout on the grass flats and try a DOA Deadly Combo when looking for the trout bite. Plan on getting out fishing soon!

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

Good fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner

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

South Indian River Fishing Report 1/8

As we begin 2019, let's hope that this year will bring about change to help the water quality on the Treasure Coast. Last year had it's challenges, but we ended up on a high note as I see the sea grass and water quality improving with the fairly dry winter months. It has been a mild winter and water temperatures have been in the low to mid seventies so far. Winds can be very challenging this time of year, so plan your outdoor adventures accordingly. Enjoy the awesome January fishing this month.

The winter fish have arrived and that means lots of exciting action and many different fish to target. Dave and Cody were back this year to enjoy the fishing. They caught redfish, snook, drum, sheepshead, snapper and pompano along with many other species on some beautiful mornings on the Indian River. Al, Tim and Ryan found drum,sheepshead, croakers and snapper to make for a fun river adventure. Don, Lexi, Sammi, Stacy and Ely found whiting, snapper and sheepshead to top off their catch on a very windy day. Sherman had his family visiting and we took three boats of the kids fishing and found a good variety of fish for them to enjoy. All the family came down for the holidays to also celebrate Sherman's 90th birthday a little early. It has been a fun week on the water.

Pompano have been in deeper water around the river. Doc's goofy jigs, sand fleas or live shrimp have all worked well. Docks have been filled with snapper, sheepshead and drum. You can also find redfish hanging under the docks as well. Snook fishing around the jetties and bridges has been best at night. We are catching smaller snook around some of the docks. Croakers and whiting have been coming into the river and can be found around channel edges or deep cuts. Try a DOA Deadly Combo on the grass flats when searching for trout or redfish. I love this time of year and the variety of fish available around the river.

Watch the weather and dress in layers to cope with cooler temperatures early and to stay comfortable as things warm up later in the day. January should be a very productive month this year. Thanks for everyone for making 2018 a successful year for me. I appreciate those who read my reports and hope I have helped improve your fishing!

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

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Captain Charlie Conner

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

January Fishing Forecast

January Fishing Forecast

The holidays are over and 2019 is upon us already. Winter arrived a little early this year and the cold fronts have cooled the water down quite a bit already. January is traditionally a cold month for the Treasure Coast and the weekly fronts will bring a few days of cooling things down for us to deal with. Wearing layers is essential to cope with the temperature swings that can be as much as 40 degrees or more. Plan your fishing according to the weather forecasts and enjoy the fishing.

Lots of species are in the river this month. Pompano, sheepshead, drum and Spanish mackerel are all winter fish that arrive here as the water temps drop. It’s an awesome time of year! Fishing channel edges can find these fish lurking for an easy meal. I like jigs in these places for our best results. Bridges and docks will also be great places to target drum, sheepshead and redfish. Try a DOA shrimp or live bait when fishing these areas. Don’t forget mangroves for redfish and snook as well. Spanish mackerel will generally come in with the tides and can be found around the inlet areas. Small shiny lures work best on them.

Water temperatures can determine where you fish and how your fish. Winds will give you another factor to adjust to. As temps drop, move to deeper water areas for your best opportunities for catching fish. Channel edges are particularly productive in winter. Fish the grass flats for redfish and trout as the sun gets higher in the mornings. DOA Deadly Combos are excellent tools for searching out trout and reds.

January is typically a windy month and it will continue the tradition if recent weather gives you an insight to the coming month. You might enjoy one or two days a week that is calmer but expect it to be windy most days. Using the right ramps can make your day a little easier in dealing with the weather. There are many ramps around the area that allow you to launch depending on wind direction. The river can be rough some days, but you can still fish most days if you plan your trips carefully. It is a great month to fish despite weather conditions that might not be to your liking. 2018 was an outstanding year for us and I expect this year to be even better!

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

Have a wonderful 2019!
Thanks and Good Fishing!
Captain Charlie Conner

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