Saltwater Fishing Report for Sarasota, Florida.
Capt. Bob Smith
July 24, 2005
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report
Redtide!
We have had at least three weeks of Redtide and most all of the fish are gone. Mote marine is saying that the Redtide is starting to move north and out of the Sarasota area. If this comes to be, it should take about three weeks to see or notice the fish moving back and about three months for the bay to get back to normal.
The Redtide is a natural phenomenon that dates back to prehistoric time. You could look at it as nature’s way of leveling the playing field. The Redtide will kill fish in a relativity small area as it moves along. Sea life from the surrounding areas will move in then and repopulate. This may help to keep over population of some species in check and improve the genetic mixing of others.
Who knows? What I do know is that it is not a good time to go fishing unless you just want a boat ride and maybe wet a line.
The skinny water boats have been able to find some snook and redfish both north and south of Sarasota bay. You will need to work your way back to better water. I did find large schools of small baitfish on the north end of the bay. The birds and small ladyfish were working them hard. The ladyfish were too small to catch but it was a good sign.
The artificial “M” reefs offshore have held some permit and snapper, but some boats are running twenty five miles to find good fishing or should I say, better fishing.
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