Saltwater Fishing Report for Sarasota, Florida.
Capt. Bob Smith
March 15, 2003
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report
Where are the kingfish?
Where are the kingfish? The offshore boats are looking but only a few have been caught so far. They are overdue or better said; It is time for them to show.
That out of the way, fishing has been excellent! The I reefs, particularly I-2, the Allen Fisher in 30 of water is hot. Spanish mackerel have been thick for weeks now and some of the macks have gone over five pounds. We have also lost a few to the barracudas. Some snapper and sheepshead are also being caught on the bottom. The mackerel are taking live shrimp or whitebait free-lined while drifting. Most fast moving jigs are also working.
Long offshore trips have been finding plenty of Amberjacks and some nice size snapper.
Bay fishing is the best it has been in years! We have been finding plenty of spotted seatrout on the grass-flats and by yesterday afternoon, we found as many mackerel with them. We are also finding large and small fish mixed together. At times we have found the pompano thick in Big Pass, south of the Twin bridges and along Country Club Shores. They are spread on the flats out and occasionally we hook one. Add hungry ladyfish to this and you can expect a busy day.
Along the beach, tripletail are being found on the crab trap markers and some cobia have also been seen moving along the beach and passes. The cobia are still not thick but possible.
Snook are being caught more frequently now but it takes a dedicated angler.
Enjoy and Protect
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