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Saltwater Fishing Report for Sarasota, Florida.
Capt. Bob Smith
January 8, 2002
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report
Hot, south of bay
The fishing is still good fifteen miles offshore but few of us can get out there to fish. There have been plenty of snapper and a few grouper on the bottom. Kingfish and little tunny are being caught on the troll. With all the cold fronts with high winds and rain, it has been hard to go for it.
Sarasota bay itself has not been good, but if you head south along the Inter Coastal Waterway to the mouth of Phillippi Creek and the Midnight Pass area, you should find plenty of fish this time of year. Large trout, sheepshead, drum, redfish and snook were some of the fish being caught this past week. Of course, live shrimp is the best bait but jigs and spoons work well in this area.
At this time of year, it is good to be prepared to use artificial baits. Due of the fronts, sometimes the shrimp boats can't get out to catch live shrimp.
One good place to fish is to anchor the boat on the east side of the ICW just south of Phillippi Creek. If you can, work the tides one hour before and after the change. Fish the edge of the channel with a small split shot if you are using live or cut bait. This area also offers some protection from the wind and waves.
Enjoy and Protect
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