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Flamingo - Everglades National Park
Capt. Ariel Cabrera
January 15, 2006
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report
Flamingo Out Front and Whitewater Bay
Winter fishing in the Everglades backwaters is something you can do enjoy
because it’s cool and there are no bugs. There are no storms to worry
about and a good fishing trip can be easily planned with a little
preparation. The trip needs to be planned according to wind direction
and speed. Cold fronts in winter are a common and constant ordeal
causing winds to shift throughout a day trip. I can remember being out
in the morning and feeling the winds out of the west and by the end of
the day wind directions changed to “northeasterly”. Listen to your local
marine forecast and schedule your small boat trip according to the
weather. In the Everglades it’s easy to find a sheltered spot away from
howling winds and still catch plenty of fish.
The bite has been good for seatrout and snook in Whitewater Bay. Use
curly tail jigs for both species. The SHE-DOG topwater has been a hit
when fishing close to the wood for snook especially. In the Shark River
area sheepshead and goliath are striking natural baits. Use live shrimp
for sheepshead and cut baits like ladyfish for grouper. If you can get
some mullet that would work great for snook and tarpon. DOA baitbusters
are also good to throw in the backcountry.
Many of the small ponds and lakes nearby can also provide some
adventure and great fishing. This time of year I usually like to take
out my ghenoe, a cross between a skiff and canoe. It is stable enough
for two people to stand simultaneously and a great platform to flycast
from. We catch an assortment of species like snook, jacks, and even
bass and get away from all of the hectic boat traffic.
The Florida Bay near Flamingo has been very good for fishing. It takes
about the same amount of time to get to Flamingo from Key Largo than it
does from Flamingo to the Harney River. Lot’s of baitfish flopping
around. One day we even spotted several rolling tarpon near the mud
flats. Drum, trout, jacks, and redfish are available in good numbers.
Get set for fishing adventures in the ‘Glades this winter, where there is
always something fishy happening!
Call Capt. Ariel for a NO FISH, NO PAY charter and explore Whitewater
Bay/Flamingo with him on your boat or his. Choose from one of three
vessels: a 16’ custom Ghenoe, 18’ Hell’s Bay flats skiff, and 21’ Bay
boat. Fly fishing? Family fishing or business trip? Call now to book a
trip. To contact him call (305) 552-9788, (305) 431-6936 or online
www.captainariel.com
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