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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
March 18, 2002
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Indian River Report - Sebastian Area
Sorry for the long period between reports but my computer decided to take an unannounced vacation. However, I am now back on line. So what’s been going on on the water? Warmer weather has caused fish to become more active on the flats. Trout have been active most of the day. Larger fish have been most active early and late in the day and have been hitting top-water plugs and jerk baits. Smaller fish have been hitting jigs and twister tails throughout the day. Small redfish have been frequenting shallow grassy shorelines and flats from mid-day through sunset. Most of the reds have come on jerk baits worked slowly through the grass. These fish have been hard to spot, so most of them have come blind casting or working schools of bait. Plenty of jacks and ladyfish continue to hang out in deeper water around islands and flats. These fish are hitting jigs.
Warm weather is forecast to continue. As water temps rise through the 80s work top-water early and late in the day for larger trout, and jigs, jerk baits, and live pig fish during the hottest time of the day to add a few more fish to your tally. Redfish will be active most of the day. Find good grass or try the mangroves and pitch jerk baits or DOA shrimp. Snook will be most active early, late, and after dark. During low light periods try top-water plugs along deeper mangroves, docks, and island shorelines. When competing with copious numbers of bait fish try using a lure that attracts a lot of attention and working it faster than you might otherwise, to set your lure apart from the thousands of real bait fish.
Until Next Time,
Tight-Lines To All
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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