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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
October 30, 2006
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Ron Bielefeld's Indian River Lagoon trout, redfish, and snook fishing report-Sebastian area
Just got back from the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show were I was fortunate enough to be working with Capt. Mike Genoun and his crew from Florida Sport Fishing Magazine. Capt. Mike and I did a seminar series on bottom fishing, inshore flats fishing, and swordfishing. It is always great to work with Capt. Mike and his wife. They are a class act and put out, in my humble opinion the best saltwater fishing magazine available to us anglers here in Florida. If you missed this years seminars come and see us at next years West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale boats shows. The seminars are a blast and we all learn a lot. However, the seminars are nothing if you avid anglers do not show up.
Now on to fishing, bait continues to be abundant in the lagoon and when the winds have been light enough to fish the catching has been good on the flats, especially for trout. However, snook and redfish have been cooperating as well, from time to time. Water temps have been up and down with the passage of some cool fronts and so the best times to catch fish have varied, but for the most part some fish have been feeding throughout the day. We have been finding the most trout along the windward edges of flats and around the drop offs associated with spoil Islands. Pay particular attention to the direction of the current along these edges and the structure. Look for area were the bait is being concentrated. These fish have been hitting Rip-Tide Brand Flats Chubs and Yo-Zuri 3D Fingerlings fished at a moderate pace near the bottom or in mid water column. The size of these fish has ranged from schoolies to 4 lb plus fish. Don’t be surprised if a 20 lb. jack takes your lure while fishing these areas. This has been happening at regular intervals the past few weeks.
The Redfish and snook we have been catching have been laid up on shallow grass areas later in the day. These fish have been taking soft plastic baitfish imitations as well as top-water plugs like the Yo-Zuri Banana boat if there has been a chop on the water. If the water has been calm and the sun bright then we have had the best luck on the 3D Fingerlings and soft plastics.
As we progress on into winter and water temps drop start looking for redfish, snook, and large trout in the shallow backwater areas. Look for dark muddy bottom with clear water. Larger fish will seek these areas late on sunny calm days because of the warmer water and more abundant forage. To catch these fish try small soft plastic shrimp or mud minnow imitations. Be as quiet as possible while working these areas and make your casts with minimal disturbance to the water. Work you lures slowly and wait for the thump that indicates a strike. You may not load the boat with fish, but the fish you catch will be worth your effort. Until next time. Tight-Lines to all.
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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