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Flamingo - Everglades National Park
Capt. Ariel Cabrera
January 16, 2007
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report
Great Late Winter Bite
Winter has been on the warm side for a while now. Expect the season to continue with some windy, yet warm weather and we’ll have a steady bite. Inshore fish are pretty responsive to temperature changes however; they are accustomed to our tropical temperatures. This is exactly where we are headed. Late winter will bring out the best. Expect all sorts of species on the inshore arena. Snook, tarpon, redfish, trout will continue to be around in good numbers but so will the winter residents. These would be black drum, sheepshead, mackerel, bluefish, cobia, flounder, bluefish, and grouper.
For techniques, I would use a bucktail with a shad or grub tail. Move it across the grass flats and mangrove shorelines for your best bet. If it is quiet add a popping cork to your jig. This is easy on/easy off applications. It works well as a fish finder and locator. Shrimp or cut strips of synthetics such as FISHBITES can be added for extra appeal. The scent will lure the fish!
Late winter in the Everglades area in a great time to fish and explore. A trip into the deep interior is recommended for those who like to change the scenery. Try Hell’s Bay, Lane River, Tarpon Bay, or Robert’s River to start. If you are fishing these areas stick to swimming plugs and small lures. You can encounter anything like bass, snook to bull sharks.
Don’t forget your backcountry essentials: compass, GPS, water, safety gear, water, beef jerky, repellant, and water. Did you remember to leave a float plan? Remember that your cell phones won’t work. Learn one stretch at a time.
Capt. Ariel Cabrera is available for fishing charters, instruction, and boating advice. Contact him at (305) 431-6936 or online www.captainariel.com He offers a NO FISH NO PAY guarantee.
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