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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
May 15, 2001
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Indian River Report-Sebastian
Well, the wind has finally started to cooperate a bit. Mornings have been calm with the wind picking up out of the East to Southeast in the afternoon and evenings. Water temps are warming up into the mid- to upper - 70s, so the fish are feeding more. Trout have been active in the morning, afternoons, and evenings. However, the best feeding period for trout has been late - morning to early afternoon on the wind shift from west to east. Top-water plugs have been very productive and we have been taking some nice keeper-sized fish, nothing huge, but many around the 20” mark. Most of the trout have come in shallow water on the flats around Wabasso and Sebastian. Redfish have been cruising the shallows throughout the day. However, they have been in such shallow water it has been difficult to get to the fish by boat. Your best bet to get close to these fish without spooking them is to wade. Anchor your boat out away from the very shallow water and wade in. Spoons have been the most productive. I have had my best success using the SOF-spoon fished slowly and then dropping it back to a pursuing fish. Jacks and ladyfish are still available as well. These fish are marauding the edges of flats in around 3-4 feet of water. They have been willing to take top-water plugs, so why fish any other way for these fish. The surface strike adds a ton to the excitement of catching these small, but energetic fish.
With the west winds in the morning calming the surf. I will be trying to get outside to target some tarpon and kingfish. The seas have not allowed me to do this yet, but the time is coming. Look for schools of glass minnows. When you find them, you will find the tarpon and kingfish. Jig up some greenies or blue runners and go for it. When you hook up you will never be the same type of angler again.
Until next time,
Tight-Lines to all.
Capt. Ron
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