South Indian River, Port St Lucie & Fort Pierce
Capt. Charlie Conner
July 6, 2006
Port St. Lucie - Saltwater Fishing Report
South Indian River Fishing Report
July 6, 2006
INSHORE:
Stormy weather!......If only I could sing..... Lots of rain and storms working their way along the Treasure Coast this week. Afternoons bring heat, wet and lightning most days. It's that time of year to get out early or late to get in the best fishing times.
I had the opportunity to get together with a couple of good friends on mine over the weekend. I met with Gary Graves and Capt Pat Wells up in Cocoa Beach to do some fishing on the Banana River on Sunday. It started out like a nice day on the water, but after two hours under a pavilion to avoid the thunderstorms. It wasn't quite as pretty. We managed to dodge the weather just long enough to find one school of oversize reds tailing, when another storm moved in over us and we had to evacuate back to the ramp. It was nice to get together, but the storms could have held off just a little longer.
Shane with a nice snook caught along the mangroves...
Rick Flynn and Shane Murphy joined me on the boat later this week, when it didn't downpour... Shane caught a nice 24" snook along with some ladyfish, while Rick jumped a juvenile tarpon of 15# on the flats. He also caught a nice size bluefish, trout and ladyfish. It was nice to fish in cooperating weather that day.
Rick holding a bluefish caught on the flats....
We are still seeing some redfish tailing on the flats in early morning. Time to be quiet and stealthy for them. Gold spoons, top water or cut bait is our best choice for them. Look around the power plant flats down south or Round Island up north of Fort Pierce. You can find them most any time of day lurking along the river.
Fighting a fish on the Treasure Coast....
Snook are still biting well in the inlet area around the bridges and docks. Live bait or jigs work the best. Night fishing will give you the most hits around here. On the flats, work your top water in early mornings for them. Trout are coming on the shallow flats early and will take a swipe at top water or live bait. Harbor Branch and Queen's Cove areas are still producing trout action.
Ladyfish and jacks are still cavorting around the flats. Look along the edges of the shallows for them to be hanging around for an unwary baitfish. Tarpon are scattered around the river now. Look in the deeper cuts first, but in early mornings they can be on the flats. Rick hooked up with his in less than two feet of water on a top water lure.
Tip of the Week:
When fishing the shallow waters of the Indian River, stealth is very important during the summer months. Many early mornings result in little or no wind, clear water and fish that will run at the first sign of danger. It is important to be quiet on the boat and make no sudden noises or movements. It will result in more catches and an enjoyable day on the water. Shhhh-h-h-h-h....keep it down!
As always, have a safe weekend and remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
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