South Indian River, Port St Lucie & Fort Pierce

Capt. Charlie Conner
December 30, 2005
Port St. Lucie - Saltwater Fishing Report

South Indian River Fishing Report

December 30, 2005

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

INSHORE:

Most of the past week was great weather for fishing. The weather

deteriorated by Thursday when the next front came through with lots

of westerly winds and some rain to slow down the fishing. It looks

like a great weekend ahead of us to start out the New Year!

The flats were alive on earlier this week, with large trout hitting

top water with some topping 28". The first few hours of daylight

will find them feeding in the shallow waters. Chartreuse colors have

been working best lately. I have had good luck with the Top Pups by

Mirrolure.

Redfish have remained steady on the flats moving up from the deeper

cuts as the water warms up in the mornings. Early mornings look for

them along the mangroves. Spoons and shallow runners have been

working on reds. Redfish have been in the slot range up to 27" this

week. Most of the flats north of the bridges in Fort Pierce have

held redfish on the east side.

Snook action was slower this week. Bob and I did manage to find some

juvenile linesiders feeding on glass minnows along the docks in Fort

Pierce. Early mornings will also find them along the flats and

mangroves with the help of top water or soft baits.

Croakers, sheephead, black drum and sand perch have been around the

bridges and rock piles in good numbers this week. Live or dead

shrimp have been the baits of choice. Jacks and ladyfish have

continued feeding all around the river.

Tip of the Week:

Hope you all have a wonderful and safe New Year! Good Fishing in

2006!

Have a safe weekend. Remember, fishing is not just another

hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!

Good fishing and be safe,

Captain Charlie Conner

email me at: [email protected] visit my web site at: www.fishtalescharter.com 772-344-3187 or 772-284-3852 (cell)

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