Fishing in our area has been incredibly productive over the past week, with many species starting to move out of their winter hiding spots.

The recent influx of baitfish has really fired things up, with schools of large jacks feeding on mullet schools in shallow waters. Snook are also on the prowl, congregating around ambush points near bait schools.

In the deeper waters, trout are still holding strong along the mangrove drop-offs. I’ve also observed sheepshead feeding on barnacles on mangrove roots while out on the water.

My go-to lures have been 3″ and 5″ paddle tails, as well as the MirrOlure Little John, all rigged on 3/16 oz and 1/8 oz jigs. These setups have been producing consistent results.

With the fish starting to move and baitfish abundant, now’s a great time to get out on the water and capitalize on the action!