Indian River Lagoon this Week
Capt. Tom Van Horn
April 7, 2011
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Mosquito Creek Outdoor's Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, April 2, 2011
By Captain Tom Van Horn
Upcoming Seminars and Events
SaturdayApril 9th Free Fly Fishing Class
10:00 - 12 Noon, Free Introduction to Fly Fishing Class instructed by FFF Certified Instructor and veteran Mosquito lagoon Fishing Guide Captain Chris Myers. Located in the Outback section of Mosquito Creek Outdoor, 170 South Washington Ave. Apopka Florida www.mosquitocreek.com
Saturday, April 16th
10: 00 - 12 Noon Freshwater Bluegill and Panfish "Free Seminars" instructed by Captain Beau Osborne of Beau Tyed Charters, "Spring Bluegill and Panfish", located in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida, www.mosquitocreek.com
Saturday April 30th Free Hook Kids on Fishing Program
10:00 - 12 Noon Hook Kids on Fishing Program
Mosquito Creek Outdoors and Anglers for Conservation presents a free fishing kids seminar. After completing five learning stations all kid will receive a free fishing rod and tackle box (limited to the first 100 kids registered. Located in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida, http://www.mosquitocreek.com
This Weeks Fishing Report
This past week a strong spring cold front delivered two days of sever weather and some much needed rain to Central Florida. This significant rain event raised the water level in the Mosquito Lagoon by 8 inches, and the water is still rising on the St. Johns River. High winds and rising water have created dirty water conditions making fish harder to see, and it's allowed the redfish a chance to feed in close to the shoreline, and around culverts where water is flowing.
This past week before the storms arrived, I had the pleasure of fishing with my longtime clients and good friends Anita Cherry Healing and Kent Roberts. The weather was gorgeous and the fish were chewing. This was Anita's first shot at catching redfish, and clearly she was hooked as the duo brought 9 redfish and over 20 sea trout to the boat.
Rising water levels on the St Johns River will set the stage for the spring catfish spawn. As water levels rise, large channel and blue catfish move upstream into areas of heavy current to spawn, so look for some catfish photos in my next report.
Lastly, we are in need of volunteers for several Hook Kids on Fishing events scheduled in April, so please call me if you are interested in helping out.
As always, if you have any questions or need more information, 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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