South Indian River Fishing Report 7/29

South Indian River Fishing Report 7/29

July can be summed up in three letters....HOT. It has been warm lately on the Treasure Coast and we can expect more of the same in August. With temperatures reaching the 90's on any given day, you must plan and prepare for each voyage on the water. Simple things like drinking lots of fluids and wearing a hat and sunglasses are important things to remember. Early mornings or late evenings will be the best times to enjoy the fishing and beat the worst of the heat. Stay safe and have fun out there!

We continue to have a good bite with a variety of fish on the river. Trout have been biting on the grass flats on DOA shrimp or live bait. Our redfish have come from under the mangroves or docks lately. You can find snapper all over the river with some nice size mangroves available around the docks and bridges on live or dead bait. Mackerel and jacks have been hanging in the turning basin of Fort Pierce feeding on the glass minnows. Snook fishing around the jetties has been good for night or early morning anglers. As more bait filters into the river, look for the bite to continue to improve.

I recently had Michael and Colt on the boat for the first Treasure Coast Caster Tournament of the new school year. It's always lots of fun with the kids and they are very competitive in the tournaments. This is their first season in the senior division and they were very excited about competing! After a fun morning of fishing, the boys were ready for the weigh in. Michael took third place in the middle school division and Colt placed second and also had big fish for the tournament. Kaitlyn Ward took first place in her first year in the big leagues and Savannah Ward took top honors in the High School division. If you have kids or grandkids that love to fish.....contact Cammie Ward at 772-201-5773 for information about the Casters and get those kids involved. You can find them at www.treasurecoastcasters.org and also on Facebook.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION

1st Place - Kaitlyn Ward - Fairlawn Elem. - Ft. Pierce - 60 points

2nd Place - Colt Krischke - Lincoln Park - Ft. Pierce - 45 points

3rd Place - Michael Rochedieu - St. Anastasia - Ft. Pierce - 15 points


HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION

1st Place - Savannah Ward - Westwood High - Ft. Pierce - 30 points

BIGGEST FISH went to Colt Krischke for his 2lb. 3oz. sheepshead. Along with his goodie bag and trophy he received at gift card to the Fishing Center that was donated by Pat & Gwen.

Be careful out on the water in August. Plan for hot days and afternoon thunderstorms. Get out early mornings or late evenings. Have fun and enjoy the fishing on the Treasure Coast!

Remember, as always, fishing is not just another hobby……it's an ADVENTURE!

Good Fishing,
Captain Charlie Conner

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

The recent Treasure Coast Caster Tournament

August Fishing Forecast

August Fishing Forecast – Treasure Coast

As summer continues to bring the daily chance of afternoon rains and thunderstorms, fishing will take the usual second seat to the opening of lobster season. It has been a fairly dry season so far and rain hasn’t been a big factor up to now. Expect lots of boats on the water each day as they head out in search of the spiny critters. Practice safe boating tactics and don’t be in a hurry to get out there. Those dog days of August will continue with hot weather, so take the normal precautions while on the water. Have a great August this year!

Trout and snapper will continue to be the best bite around the river. Top water lures, like the DOA Airhead or Bait Buster, fished early, followed by a DOA shrimp or CAL jerk bait will be productive on the grass flats. Water quality has been very good this year to date, but with all the hot weather the water temps have been higher than normal. Queen’s Cove, Bear Point and Harbor Branch are usually active with trout. Fish shallow early and move to the edges of the flats as the sun warms thing up each day. Look for sand holes on the grass flats. Trout love to sit in them and wait for the tide to bring their food to them. We have enjoyed a good amount of big trout this year on the flats. This month will provide great weather in the mornings for fishing the river.

Head out to the docks along the river for snook, snapper, sheephead and redfish. Some big fish will be hanging under the shady areas around many of the docks along the river from Vero to Stuart. Fish your lures slowly. If you use the tide in your favor, the lure will remain under the dock longer and give you a better chance at hooking up. Snook will be active around the jetties, bridges and docks of the river. Live baits, Terror Eyz and Bait Busters will all work well for you. As the rainy season continues, try some of the spillways when the water is actively running over them. A root beer Terror Eyz is a great lure around those areas.

Bridges will hold some nice snapper during the month along with some sheephead and black drum. The turning basin should become alive with glass minnows and a variety of predators to feed on them. Again the fresh water runoff will play a part in determining where to fish this month. Everything on the water loves to eat those glass minnows. Fish the edges of the bait pods and you should find some predators hanging out there waiting to feed. The edges of the channel will also be holding lots of snapper around any of the structure or rocks. It’s a great time of year!

Make it a point to keep hydrated and lathered up with sunscreen. Take those precautions early so that the end of your day will be as enjoyable as the beginning. Sunburn or sun poisoning isn’t any fun and can become dangerous to your health. Drink plenty of water or Gatorade. Have fun in August and good fishing!

Remember, as always, fishing is not just another hobby……it's an ADVENTURE!

Good Fishing,
Captain Charlie Conner

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