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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
September 14, 2002
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Ron Bielefeld's Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report - Sebastian Area
Who’s been fishing lately, raise your hand? Well, I have and the action has been good. So, I encourage you all to get out there and wet a line. You do not necessarily need a boat. The snook and tarpon action has been good along the beaches north of the Inlet. The action has slowed over the past two days or so, but it will pick up again as bait fish continue their southward migration along the Florida coast. All you need to do is keep an eye out for feeding activity by birds along the beaches. Drive along A1A and stop at the various beach access points and take a look. The areas where pelicans, gulls, and terns are feeding along the beach is where you want to be. When you find some birds, get some mullet and a heavy action rod and start casting. If you do not have mullet or other live bait, then pitch a larger swimming plug like a bomber or wind-cheater that you get out there some distance.
If you are fishing the Lagoon, the recent cloudy weather has allowed the water to cool to 80 degrees, which is critical mass as far as fish feeding activity goes. 80 degrees is in the comfort range of trout, reds, and snook, so you would expect to have a shot at a flats slam when you go out, and that is just what we have been catching the last few trips. Some of the reds and snook have been good sizes in the 15 lb range. The trout have been smaller, but some keepers have been cooperating. All our fish are coming on top-water plugs and soft jerk baits, and the action has been lasting until past noon on cloudy and/or choppy days. Look for bait fish and fish shallow (2-3 feet) as long as water temps stay around the 80 degree mark. If temps rise, fish deeper for trout, but stick to shallow areas for reds and snook. Piers and mangrove shorelines are always a good bet for snook this time of year.
Just want to repeat something I have written in some of my past reports. If you have any questions, just e-mail me. I will do my best to answer promptly.
Until next time,
Tight-Lines to all.
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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