Steady bite in Sarasota, despite red tide.

Capt. Jim Klopfer
November 18, 2018
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report

Red tide is still a bit persistent in Sarasota Bay. However, the area south of Siesta Drive down to Blackburn Point continues to provide the fish with a bit of a refuge area as the water is much better. Snook and jack crevelle are being caught on live bait and Rapala plugs. Mangrove snapper, mostly small, are plentiful under docks and in residential canals. Ladyfish were abundant, busting bait on the surface throughout the area. River trips were fair, producing snook and jacks, but it really needs to cool off to get the fish moving up.

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