Capt. Joe Ward
March 29, 2008
Fort Pierce - Saltwater Fishing Report
MARCH 29, 2008
INSHORE - The inshore bite has finally picked up despite al the wind with lots of trout being reported on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Soft plastic baits or a live shrimp were working on the trout that were from 14 to 28 inches. The best places have been Bear Point, Harbor Branch and the Mooring's flats. Look for a few redfish around the Queen's Cove area or along the docks of St. Lucie Village but, most of the fish seem to have lock jaw. The snook have are getting a little more active around the Ft. Pierce Inlet and the local bridges at night. Most of the slot sized fish reported were taken on a live pinfish. There are still plenty of sheepshead sandperch, spanish mackerel and a few black drum around the bridge and they have been feeding on live shrimp.
OFFSHORE - The seas have been big for most of the week but we did have a few boats go out yesterday. One came back with a 5 pound dolphin. Most of them were reporting big swells and not much more.
JUNIOR TEEN ANGLERS - The next from shore fishing tournament for the Junior Teen Anglers will be held on Saturday -- April 5th at Harbour Pointe Park in Ft. Pierce. If you would like more info on having your child -- age 5 to 11 -- join Junior Teen Anglers you can call 772-201-5773 or go to the website at www.teenanglers.org.
BRAGGING BOARD - Al Koelsch & Wayne Wilson reported good catches of snapper, spanish mackerel and sheepshead on Tuesday. Live shrimp was the way to go. Al & Carleen Keesler reported a good sandperch bite on Tuesday with 7 fish being caught. They were using fresh dead shrimp.
CATCH OF THE WEEK - The catch of the week goes to our daughter -- Tina and her husband Jeff for their 7 pound 12 ounce son that was born at 2:03am on March 28th. He is 19 inches long and we have already bought him a fishing pole! Mother and baby are doing great!
If you would like to report a catch you can e-mail me at cward11605@aol.com or call me at 772-201-5770. You can also reach me on the web at www.captjoeward.com.
Capt. Joe Ward has been fishing the inshore waters of Ft. Pierce for over 40 years and is one of the most productive fishing guides in the Ft. Pierce area. His knowledge and attention to detail will insure your next guided trip to be a success. Whether you are a seasoned tournament fisherman, a family, a group of good friends looking for a special day to remember, or you just want to catch your first snook, then Capt. Joe's River Charters is the right choice for you. We welcome children and pay
