Holiday Redfish
Capt. Tom Van Horn
December 22, 2010
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, December 21, 2010
By Captain Tom Van Horn
Upcoming Seminars and Events
January 1, 2011 Derby starts at safe light. (Both shad and crappie derbies)
Saturday, December 11th - 10: 00 - 12:00 PM, Shad & Crappie Derby Anglers Registration Meeting at Mosquito Creek Outdoors. "Free Seminars" instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn, Chris Myers and Charlie McCullough, "Preparing for the Shad Run & Crappie Season", anglers giveaways and more, located in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida, http://www.mosquitocreek.com.
This Week's Fishing Report
First, let me start this report by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. I would also like to thank each and every one of you who fished with me in 2010 and supported Coastal Angler Magazine Orlando events for you assistance and friendship, God bless.
As everyone knows, the weather has been making headlines around the world, and although we are blesses with sunny skies most of the time, Central Florida has not been left out. Already this year we have experienced three different freezes, but thank goodness there have had warm ups in between fronts and during these warm-ups, the fishing has been great. The cold water has resulted in some fish kills in both fresh and saltwater, but most of what I've seen has been limited to catfish, jacks, ladyfish in the lagoons, and tilapia on the St. Johns River.
On the lagoon, the flats have been loaded with both redfish and black drum. Most of the fish this past week were holding in around the two foot depth in areas of sandy broken bottom and potholes. The water temperature is cold and the fish have been sluggish, but they have been willing to eat if you get your offering in front of their nose. The water is crystal clear, so sight fishing is at its best.
On my last trip, I had the honor of fishing with repeat clients Bob and Mary Lynn from up-state New York, and although fishing was slow at first, once the water warmed up they boated three redfish over 20 pounds each and a nice black drum. Today, it's off to the Banana River No-Motor Zone for some paddle fishing, so I'll let you know how that went in my next report. Until then, stay warm and enjoy the holidays.
As always, if you need information or have any questions, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
Mosquito Coast fishing Charters
(407) 416-1187 on the water
http://www.irl-fishing.com
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