Post by catch22 on Dec 3, 2004 9:42:28 GMT -5
Cannot believe it’s December already. The inland waters have really cleaned up mainly due to the stopping of water releases just west of us at the spillways. The Indian River actually has a green tint to her and you can tell by the increase in both baitfish and fish being caught. The trout bite remains very strong on both sides of the Indian River. I have heard reports of over 100 fish in 3 hours. Best time seems to be morning but fish can be caught in the afternoon with the temps dropping. Remember trout season is closed now and will reopen January 1st.
The pompano are slowly starting to show up in a few locations. The other day we spent an hour or so in the Sailfish Flats and did see a few skipping around and did manage to catch a few around 2 pounds. Tons of jacks in this area with scattered ladyfish action. I have noticed several boats anchored in the St. Lucie inlet on the outgoing tide waiting for the pomp bite but really didn’t see much happening. The inlet lately has been quite interesting with a variety of fish. Snook, redfish, flounder, jacks, and sheephead to name a few.
Outside the mackerel bite will remain strong into March or April of next year. Just have to get mother nature to cooperate. Capt. Joe’s jigging sthingys remain my bait of choice. The larger macs have been on the bottom lately.
We have been doing some structure fishing at area bridges and some pilings with mixed results. Some days are great with snook, grouper, flounder, goliaths, drum and sheephead. Other days you really have to work at it. Guess that’s why they call it fishing!!!
Looks like I will be returning to my home marina on Indian River Drive February 1st. Right now they are pouring a new seawall and still have the new docks to go in. I would like to thank Dean over at Pelican’s Nest on 707 in Rio for offering dock space till my marina is finished.
Capt. Bob Bushholz
www.catch22fish.com
(772) 225-6436
The pompano are slowly starting to show up in a few locations. The other day we spent an hour or so in the Sailfish Flats and did see a few skipping around and did manage to catch a few around 2 pounds. Tons of jacks in this area with scattered ladyfish action. I have noticed several boats anchored in the St. Lucie inlet on the outgoing tide waiting for the pomp bite but really didn’t see much happening. The inlet lately has been quite interesting with a variety of fish. Snook, redfish, flounder, jacks, and sheephead to name a few.
Outside the mackerel bite will remain strong into March or April of next year. Just have to get mother nature to cooperate. Capt. Joe’s jigging sthingys remain my bait of choice. The larger macs have been on the bottom lately.
We have been doing some structure fishing at area bridges and some pilings with mixed results. Some days are great with snook, grouper, flounder, goliaths, drum and sheephead. Other days you really have to work at it. Guess that’s why they call it fishing!!!
Looks like I will be returning to my home marina on Indian River Drive February 1st. Right now they are pouring a new seawall and still have the new docks to go in. I would like to thank Dean over at Pelican’s Nest on 707 in Rio for offering dock space till my marina is finished.
Capt. Bob Bushholz
www.catch22fish.com
(772) 225-6436