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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
June 3, 2001
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Indian River Report-Sebastian
This week on the Indian River Lagoon has seen a variety of fish being caught. This is typical for this time of year. If you want a variety now is the time for us small boat owners to go for it. The summer pattern appears to be solidly in place. We are even getting the afternoon rains! Could this turn out to be a normal summer?
Calm morning conditions are perfect for going after trout, redfish, snook (catch and release), jacks, ladyfish, and Spanish in the Lagoon; and tarpon, Spanish, jacks, and kingfish along the beaches.
Small trout are abundant just off the flats and islands in about 3-5 ft of water. 1/8 oz. jigs with Cotee glitter shads are working well for these smaller fish. Larger fish up to 25 inches have been on the flats early and dropping off the edges by late morning. Some large trout have been along mangrove shorelines throughout the day. Snook also have been in these areas. Top-water plugs have been very effective for the early fish and those along the mangroves. SOF-spoons have been productive in all situations especially for redfish. Redfish have been scattered on many flats and islands. Just keep your eyes peeled and be ready with a jerk bait or spoon. These opportunities tend to be short-lived so you need to be ready to pull the trigger, not be fumbling trying to change baits.
Along the beaches, Spanish mackerel, tarpon, and kingfish have been associated with pods of greenies and glass minnows. Jig up some greenies for your best chance at tarpon and kingfish. The Spanish will hit anything that flashes, so small spoons work well. Make sure you have a wire leader for the Spanish and kings or you will be sorry. For tarpon I prefer a quite approach to within casting distance of fish. An accurate cast with a frisky greenie can result in a fight of a lifetime. For kingfish, slow trolling greenies has been effective for larger fish. Smaller fish have been hitting Spanish sardines and cigar minnows free-lined around schools of like bait.
This is a great time to be fishing the Sebastian area, so get out and try your luck. However, watch out for the afternoon and evening storms.
Until next time, Tight-Lines to all.
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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