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Fishing Report for Indian River & St. Lucie River - Offshore
Capt. Kevin Drennan
October 3, 2005
Stuart - Saltwater Fishing Report
September was a month with storms and high surf but we were still able to catch fish if you fell back on the Stuart area’s diversity. There was a scattered dolphin bite in from 70 ft. out to 400 ft. Luck played a big part in coming across these fish. Sailfish have been few and far between but should start to pick up as the water temperatures begin to cool. Some cobia have been caught cruising in close near structure. The king bite has been steady if you can find where the bait is. Bonita and barracuda are still taking baits meant for other species. The night swordfishing charters are bringing in fish on almost every trip.
The Indian River from the Jensen Beach causeway north has been on fire for trout and snook. Look for the mullet early and get your top water plugs working. As the sun rises, switch to a gold mirro-lure and hold on. Big Jacks and some tarpon round out the mix. The tarpon are also in the St. Lucie from the crossroads right up into the north fork. Just the other day, we had a large tarpon pounding the big mullet in the canal where I live in North River Shores.
The snook bite at the St. Lucie Locks has been outstanding. There are some monster snook waiting for the bait to wash over the spillway. D.O.A. terroreyes, storm eyes and Gulfstream skimmer jigs in chartreause have been the best bet. The morning and the late afternoon are the best times to go. More later.
September was a month with storms and high surf but we were still able to catch fish if you fell back on the Stuart area’s diversity. There was a scattered dolphin bite in from 70 ft. out to 400 ft. Luck played a big part in coming across these fish. Sailfish have been few and far between but should start to pick up as the water temperatures begin to cool. Some cobia have been caught cruising in close near structure. The king bite has been steady if you can find where the bait is. Bonita and barracuda are still taking baits meant for other species. The night swordfishing charters are bringing in fish on almost every trip.
The Indian River from the Jensen Beach causeway north has been on fire for trout and snook. Look for the mullet early and get your top water plugs working. As the sun rises, switch to a gold mirro-lure and hold on. Big Jacks and some tarpon round out the mix. The tarpon are also in the St. Lucie from the crossroads right up into the north fork. Just the other day, we had a large tarpon pounding the big mullet in the canal where I live in North River Shores.
The snook bite at the St. Lucie Locks has been outstanding. There are some monster snook waiting for the bait to wash over the spillway. D.O.A. terroreyes, storm eyes and Gulfstream skimmer jigs in chartreause have been the best bet. The morning and the late afternoon are the best times to go. More later.
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