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Everglades National Park - Flamingo
Capt. Bob LeMay
May 24, 2006
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report
This past week I divided my time between both ends of the Park, fishing out of Flamingo a few days then out of Everglades City. The interior is in transition now that we've had our first substantial rain of the year. That first heavy rain is the signal for fish that wintered over in the far reaches of the interior (in some cases all the way up into freshwater) to start making their way out to the coast. It won't happen overnight but the move is definitely underway...
We found snook, reds, trout, and small tarpon this week - all still in the interior but in diminished numbers. At the same time the bait along the coast are showing in greater concentrations. As always, find the bait and the fish you're hunting won't be far away... With Memorial Day weekend approaching most river mouths and favorite spots will see heavy pressure. Here's a tip, I'll be looking for "transition spots", places where fish moving from inside out to the coast can stay for a day or two on their journey outside... A nice log or bar with a current and a bit of bait, junctions where two creeks meet or where a creek drains into a river.... all may hold fish. Out of Everglades City the first areas I'd check would be the middle bays and places where water moves in and out of those bays. Whether it's Flamingo or the Ten Thousand islands area, the places that I'll be looking for will be away from other anglers. Any great spots you find will be strictly temporary (until next year when it's transition time again.)
For fly anglers, match your flies to the exact size of the bait you can see. Any place with lots of food will have fish feeding selectively. I'm not a believer in any particular special patterns (except what my fly customers want me to tie for them...) but I do believe that matching the size of the fly to what's around is very important. As always weedguards make better flies when you're back in the bushes...
Tight Lines
Bob LeMay
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