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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
November 7, 2005
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Ron Bielefeld's Indian River Lagoon redfish trout and snook fishing report-Sebastian area
We are getting into late fall here in the Sebastian area and water temps have cooled down some. Flounder are in the inlet in fair numbers and we have been catching some nice southern flounder to 5 lbs. We may have missed the bulk of the 3-spot run, but the trout, redfish, and snook fishing was so good in October that I just could not pull myself away to go after the flounder. Some 3-spots are still moving through, but the big numbers appear to be lacking given we are not catching them. The flounder we are catching are taking ¼ oz jigs rigged with the new Rip-Tide Brand Great Lakes Goby and also regular old twister tails. The key is to pound the bottom with the jig, so make sure you are getting your jig to the bottom, or you will not catch as many fish. Fishing the slack current period is always good, but you can fish a moving current as long as you can get your jig to the bottom.
The trout, redfish, and snook bite remains good. Mid- to late afternoons have been the best times. Most of our fish are coming from shallow grass flats and the edges of these same areas. We have been ripping 1/8 to ¼ oz jigs with Rip-Tide Brand Flats Minnows or DOA Cal Spit-Tailed shads over and through the grass. Natural colors have been the most productive. Some of the larger fish have been coming on Storm Lures’ soft-bodied suspending mullets, again in the natural color patterns.
There are quite a few pompano showing up in the lagoon around the Sebastian area. We have been skipping quite a few as we have been moving between fishing spots. We have caught some really nice fish even though we have not been targeting them. The jigs we have been using to catch the other species have been effective on the larger pompano, but these jigs are a bit large for the average-sized individual. So, if you want to maximize your pompano catch, throw small jigs in the 1/16 oz range tipped with shrimp or another scented lure.
As cooler weather sets in for the winter the afternoons and evenings will be the best times to fish. Look for trout in deeper areas and redfish in very shallow water on sunny days. Winter can be a great time to site fish for reds around the Sebastian area because many times the water becomes gin clear. Snook also will be seeking deeper, warmer water. Slow your presentations down and turn to shrimp imitations and lures that imitate small baitfish. Doing this will improve your catch rate. Until next time, Tight-Lines to all.
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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