backwater is slow flounder is hot
Capt. Craig Lahr
December 2, 2009
Clearwater - Saltwater Fishing Report
The return of the cold fronts as brought in our migratory fish. Schools of big Mackerel are thinning out. These Speedsters have been averaging 3 to 6 lbs. They are scatered. live chum such as scaledsardines has been the best bait.
Their big brother, the king mackerel have move offshore to wamer waters flounder are every were fron 13" to 24" have been in the sand next reef and osterbeds with good dropoffs.
Redfish have started to school up on the flats near oyster bars. These Bruisers will start to change their feeding pattern to crustations over the next month as the water chills, and the bait becomes less prevalent.
Though Trout season is closed for the south region, there has been a good push of these fish to our area. The Trout have been ranging from 13 to 20 inches. The norm has been fishing shallow flats with lots of pot holes in 1 to 3 ft. of water.
Snook have started to move towards their winter spots. Docks near residential canals have been the most productive areas. Chum these areas with white bait, as it will give up where they are hanging out, as some docks can be deeper than others. They are also in the deeper cuts off the flats. Use the same technique to locate where they are more concentrated.
If you have been thinking of booking a trip, now is the time to pick up that phone P
Target Species:
flonder trout redfish
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