It’s that time of year, we are seeing lots and lots of sheepshead and drum being caught. The most consistent catches seem to be on dead shrimp using a light leader and small hooks. Also, the snook bite has been good at the jetty. Shrimp and pinfish have been the bait of choice. The water is clearing up in the river so you should expect the trout bite to pick up as well.

Fishing has been unbelievable. Loads of big flounder (over 4 lbs) are being caught in the Inlet and nearby sand bars, and at night, anglers are doing well with big over-sized snook and redfish. The docks in the lagoon are also holding plenty of black drum and sheepshead.

We’re still getting plenty of flounder in around Sebastian Inlet, averaging about 4 lb in size. Mud minnows, shrimp, and finger mullet are all working pretty well. There’s also lots of snook and sheepshead being caught. Offshore, we’re hearing reports of kingfish and blackfin tuna being caught.

The flounder bite is off the chain right now at the inlet and around the spoil islands. Mud minnows, finger mullet and live shrimp will all get the job done!

The flounder bite has heated up at Sebastian Inlet. The bite seems to be most productive using mud minnows and mullet — if you can still find them. The snook bite is also hot at the inlet and we are seeing some monster reds come through as well. Another awesome thing about this time of year is the black drum and sheepshead activity picks back up and we are getting reports of both so get out there and fish!

The inlet is producing well right now. My most recent trip produced flounder, Spanish mackerel, snook and redfish. We also caught some monster catfish, too, and I am talking over 10 pounds! If you’re fishing around the docks, look for snook and slot sized reds, and you may just find them. We did best using live shrimp and pinfish.

The fishing continues to be on fire with snook and monster redfish from the Jetty. The bite seems to be the best early morning and at sundown. Live shrimp have been the bait of choice. If you can get the larger shrimp it certainly stacks the deck in your favor. The trout seem to be pretty much everywhere and we are seeing big schools of jacks in the river as well. I am still getting reports of flounder too so get out and take a kid fishing and post some pictures!

Right now we are seeing lots and lots of small snook and decent trout in the river. It’s not unusual to catch 6 or 7 fish in a 15 minute span. We are not experiencing any red tide down around the Sebastian area so get out and fish while the bite is hot!

In the river we are seeing big redfish along with a lot of ladyfish and jacks. For the big reds, it’s hard for them to pass up a live shrimp or piece of cut bait. The best action seems to be in the early mornings and evenings. There are quite a few tarpon in the river right now as well.

We are seeing quite a few redfish right now along the river banks from Malabar to Grant. It’s hard for them to resist a well place shrimp or piece of cut bait. Also, the snook bite at the inlet has picked up as well. Live bait such as pinfish, croakers or a large live shrimp will have you hooked up in no time!

Mutton snapper are still a hot ticket!

This 45 pound bull was caught on bait purchased at Masterbaiters Bait and Tackle!

Sweet mother of Red Snapper! This beauty was caught offshore out of Sebastian Inlet.

Check out this beastly sized snook caught in the IRL!