Report, Pensacola, Navarre, Perdido Key. Florida
Capt. John Rivers
August 20, 2008
Pensacola - Saltwater Fishing Report
Well, the summer season is coming to an end, and the kids have headed back to school. So let's talk about what has happened in the panhandle the last few weeks and what's in store for the end of August and into September.
The past few weeks, fishing has been pretty good for big Spanish, skipjacks and bluefish in the ICW and in the pass. The speckled trout bite has also been picking up the past few days in the ICW in depths of 3 – 7 ft, and should continue to pick up throughout September. During the first few weeks of August, the redfish bite in the pass was very good, although it has slowed down during the past week.
Not to worry, as it will definitely pick back up later in September and October. While the redfish bite was on, we were hooking some big fish well over 25lbs. Of course, after a few quick pictures all fish were released. Closer inshore on the docks in the sound and near Fair Point and Deer Point, the slot-sized redfish bite has been very good. Most of the fish have been hitting 3 to 4- inch Berkley Gulp Shrimp in new penny on a ¼ oz jig head.
The gulf fishing has been hit and miss depending upon the weather and the seas, but when I have been able to get out there, the red snapper bite has been decent. The kings still haven't showed back up, but that should change closer to September. During this time, the kings will start to head into Pensacola Bay and feed on the large schools of menhaden.
They will also be just off the beaches and in the pass. Most of the kings during the fall run are bigger than the summer kings, so it's great light tackle action. Summer is a great time to fish, but fall is my favorite time to fish because the big reds are here and it's not too hot out on the water. Also, the crowds are not as thick, but the fishing action is awesome!
If you're looking for some great light tackle action, give me a ring and we'll get you hooked up on the Mega-Bite!
Capt. John Rivers
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