Capt. Alex Gorichky introduces his new quarterly conservation series that aims to share what life on and around the lagoon has truly meant to him—what it’s given, what’s been lost, and what can still be saved.

It’s time to get a little snookie, and I ain’t talking about the Jersey Shore! Snook season is upon us and I couldn’t be more excited. With several recent years of warm winters under our belt, the stocks of snook in our area have skyrocketed. Typically, we are considered the north end of the snook range, but these warm spells have put us in a different category.

As pulses of mullet stream down the coast predators of all shapes come to feed. One of our premier targets is snook. They can be caught by foot, boat or kayak and are always game for a good fight.

The last week has ushered in what many of us kayak anglers wait for. Warm water and a flat ocean. The tarpon have showed up and the bait is here. Our traditional pogie schools have not come through so look to pilchards and threadfins to fill the gap.

Summer is here. With only a few weeks until the kids are done with school and ever warming days, it’s a great time of the year! Introducing the younger people in your life to the outdoors, particularly fishing, has rewards for all involved.

As with every year, spring has sprung and the gator trout are happy. Spring is a lot of things to the waterways of this area. Bringer of warmth, calmer of winds and catalyst for spawns. Every fish has their own special time, place and way that they “do the deed.”

This week’s fishing will be a bit tough with the high winds mid-week, however, look for it to be real nice as the weekend sets in. For kayak fishing search out the backwater areas of the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.

It’s the last go for the sheepshead spawn. Though the water temps have risen, the spawn should hold well into this next full moon.

Near-coastal fishing will get increasingly better with more and more target game fish showing up week after week. Be on the lookout for massive schools and black drum, tripletail and the possibility of cobia popping up.

It’s all about shallow water redfish right now! Heavy predominantly north winds have dropped the water levels. Sight fishing for slot sized reds is the ticket.

Love them or hate them, there is no disputing this fish right here is the top apex predator from 0-100 ft… In all her glory: this Juvenile Goliath Grouper is well on her way to owning the spot!

Another kingfish caught off the beach with Capt. Alex Gorichky!

Another kingfish caught off the beach with Capt. Alex Gorichky!

Slaying kings off the beach with Capt. Alex Gorichky!

Oh, Lilly! Two years ago you wanted a “big fish” for your birthday and a massive Jack fit the bill perfectly. Today, for your 12th birthday, the request was same, and the reds didn’t disappoint.

If you’re looking to spend some time slamming redfish and trout, there’s still a few openings in the book for the holiday break. Be sure to get your friends or fam in on this fun […]

Love when the Slayer Inc. Lures Co.’s SSTxl out-fishes some nice live mullet 10 to none! Fantastic morning of redfish crawling around in some seriously low water.