flounder kayak fishing

This week, I targeted the mangrove shorelines in the Indian River, focusing on early morning fishing trips to beat the heat. The bite has been consistent throughout the morning, slowing down as the sun rises higher in the sky.

Fishing Conditions

– Water Level: Dropping, opening up new access points into the mangroves
– Bugs: Intense, especially in the mangrove areas
– Fishing Hours: Early morning, off the water by 9 am

Successful Techniques

– Targeting windblown areas to reduce bug activity and find active fish
– Skipping small paddle tails and Lil Johns on jig heads under shaded structure
– Topwater lures worked slow for snook and redfish along the mangroves
– Faster retrieves in deeper water for jacks

Species Caught

– Snook
– Redfish
– Trout
– Flounder
– Jack Crevalle

Tips and Recommendations

– Take advantage of the dropping water level to explore new access points into the mangroves
– Focus on making accurate casts under shaded structure as the sun rises higher
– Be prepared for intense bug activity and take necessary precautions