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Fishing in Gustav's Wake
Capt. Dave Hanson
September 6, 2008
Bonita Beach - Saltwater Fishing Report
We no sooner got rid of Tropical Storm Fay's effects when Hurricane Gustav threatened the Gulf coast. We were again fortunate, much more so than the folks in New Orleans were…although, they too are counting their blessings after a small, last minute change in course saved them from the worst case scenario. But our offshore waters felt the effects even here in SW FL, with lots of wind, some rain, heavy surf and high seas. Fishing was not an option for another week or so, into the Labor Day weekend. Monday, skies cleared, but seas remained rough, even into Tuesday, 9/2, so I fished the backwaters Tuesday with Bill & Terry Major, their daughter and son-in-law. Fishing was fair in the bay but with so much fresh water, probably not as good as it would usually be this time of year. We released a 22 inch snook and sheepshead, all caught on live shrimp. Even live shrimp were in short supply, due to the shrimp boats being unable to get out in rough seas. But we had a good time catching and releasing.
Bonita Beach Fishing Forecast:
Gustav is gone, Hanna headed north...but Ike might be a force to be reckoned with...This weekend and into Monday, it should be calm and dry...but Tuesday onward is dependent upon Ike's course. At the very least, we expect some high winds and water.
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