Summer is Here and Fishing is Good
Capt. Ariel Cabrera
May 13, 2009
Flamingo - Saltwater Fishing Report
The tarpon bite in the Everglades and Biscayne has been good. We have jumped a good number and landed a few fish.
We can officially say it's summer in south Florida because it is hot! And a great boating season is here. It is a great time of the year to get out for many reasons. Mornings are a super time to take a youngster out and teach them to fish. Here we have so many options. In Biscayne Bay there are many channels and patch reefs that are fishy. The coastline creeks and sandbars are excellent too. Expect snapper, bonefish, shark, jacks, and tarpon. Barracuda, permit, and bonefishing will peak early and late. Afterwards, go for a swim and cool off near a shallow sandbar-just don't do this in the Everglades.
Flamingo waters should be prime for baby tarpon, snook, and redfish. This is tops for Gulf reefs if you can get out there. The big groupers should test your strength. Bring jigs and some live bait and the fly rods too. Check your batteries and don't forget to maintain your engines water pump and impeller. Make sure to change that every season or when water pressure drops.
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Local waters will also hold a good number of peacock bass. Most bedding activity will be done but fish will still be active. Look for cruisers. We had a great spring bass bite this year.
I have been getting more frequent calls for charters and surveys, which indicates people are interested in boating and fishing. Hopefully things will continue to improve across the entire state. Please be sure to check out my updated website www.captainariel.com and ask for special summer rates. On the down days I will be tying some new flies and looking for some content to write about. See you on the water.
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