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Jupiter & Palm Beach Offshore Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Rob Mazzei
June 11, 2000
Jupiter - Saltwater Fishing Report
Small Boaters Paradise
Ever see a flats boat offshore? Pontoon boat? Jetski? How about a kayak? Don’t be surprised, we’ve seen ‘um. This is South Florida and the close proximity of deep water and the gulfstream, offers all kinds of small boaters the opportunity to test their fishing skills on some of sportfishing’s toughest adversaries.
Over the past several weeks stable weather has settled in over our area. Good weather, the influx of baitfish and the nearshore migration patterns of pelagic species have combined to allow almost anyone with a vessel to get offshore and encounter the "glamour species." Sailfish, dolphin, kingfish, tuna etc., are easy targets for almost anyone. Please be sure to have all the necessary safety equipment, and double check the weather. Afternoon T-storms are regular occurrences, so keep an eye out!
The real highlight so far this season has been the relatively consistent dolphin fishing. Spotty the last couple of years, they have made a good showing off our coast this spring. Although we have been skunked a number of times, most days we’ve scored with many dolphin up to 30 pounds. It doesn’t matter what technique you use; drifting the edge, slow troll live baits, trolling ballys or strip baits, run and gun or chumming. Depending on conditions we usually combine a little of each.
Sailfishing has been surprisingly good for this time of the year. Most fish are being caught by those live baiting around the bonito schools. 200 hundred feet off the Lake Worth pier is a good starting point. My new friend and customer Marty Fischer caught and released his first sailfish just north of the Esso Bonaire off Jupiter. We were live baiting "greenies" that we sabikied up at the inlet.
Kingfish are biting early and late but not as consistent as last month. Bonitos are picking up the slack.
"Sweet Ron" at Ron’s Landing reported he knew of one crew feeding Cobia like puppies in 100 feet east of Boynton Inlet. They landed only one.
Although we haven’t done much bottom fishing lately, expect the full moon in June to provide excellent snapper fishing. Good Luck!
Catch ‘em up!
Captain Rob
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