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Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Tom Van Horn
November 13, 2004
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
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Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Report, November 12, 2004
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Angling on the lagoon coast in November can sometimes be difficult due to blustery breezes and cloudy conditions brought on by approaching and passing cold fronts. Although these weather patterns can be challenging, quality fishing opportunities still exist if you catch the right days, as was the case today.
This past week, the focus of my fishing was directed in the area of the North Indian River Lagoon between Mims and Port Saint John, and the following observation were made:
Redfish: On the windy days, sight-fishing opportunities were few, so the tactic of soaking ladyfish chunks and live finger mullet tucked back in close to wind-protected shorelines rewarded us with some quality redfish up to 32 inches. On a few occasions, like today, brief periods of calm conditions brought tails to the surface in good numbers, and while fishing a three boat charter, our combined effort totaled over 20 redfish.
Black Drum: There are still some black drum holding around the bridges, but their numbers have greatly decreased. Most were taken using jumbo live shrimp and blue crab fished in close to the fenders.
Sea trout: Good numbers of sea trout were present on the deeper edges of the flats in areas of clean water. Clients managed trout up to 24 inches working Cottee Jigs, DOA Shrimp, and Riptide Realistic shrimp in about three feet of water, and all were released due to the closed season.
Pompano: Skipping pompano were abundant on the Port Saint John and Carbide flats earlier in the week, but very few were sighted on Thursday and Friday. Chances are they have begun their migration south towards Sebastian Inlet. Judging by the numbers seen last week, things should be firing up in the Sebastian area soon.
Ladyfish and jacks: You still have until the 15th to target these speedsters at the power plant outflows before the areas are closed to provide a winter haven for our blubbery friends. Speaking of which, manatees are currently migrating from other areas of the lagoon in the direction of the power plant outflows, so use caution even in open waters.
Finger mullet: Finger mullet were tough to catch this week. Bait schools have thinned out significantly, and cooler water temperatures have pushed them into deeper water.
As always, if you have any questions or nee information, please contact me.
Good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
www.irl-fishing.com
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