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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
July 8, 2001
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Indian River Report - Sebastian Area
It has been hot, both the weather and the fishing. For those of you trying to fish through the afternoon hours you know what I mean. The heat and humidity have been oppressive in the afternoon. The hot temps (water temps at 90 degrees in the afternoon) and full moon have created a less than optimal fishing scenario. As a result, the catching only has been fair this past week. To beat the heat, go early and late, very early mornings and late evenings have produced the best action for all species on the flats and edges. Late morning and early evening efforts have produced some nice ladyfish and jack action along the inter-coastal drop off. Top-water plugs and jerk baits have produced the most strikes early and late. Crystal minnows have worked well for deeper fish during calm conditions during the hotter periods of the day. Small to medium size snook are under the mangroves during the day and are venturing out on the flats as the days light fades. Pitching small poppers and jerk baits has been effective when the water is high enough to fish the mangroves. Some tarpon are starting show up in the river along the inter-coastal. Glass minnows are the key. Look for glass minnows along the waterway and you might find tarpon feeding on them.
The summer heat is on and there is a ton of bait of all shapes and sizes in the river. This can make for slow fishing. However, if you play it right some nice fish can be caught. Fish early and late. Get out to your favorite flat before first light and start casting. The fun slows after about 8:30am. Another good time is from 7:00 pm until dark, and, don’t forget the night, fish after dark especially during a full moon. Are storms in the afternoon putting a damper on your fishing? Don’t let them. One of the best times to fish is in the evening just after a storm has rolled through. Don’t fish during the storm, but do be ready to get out when the coast clears. The rain cools off the water fast making fish more active, and the winds usually subside to near nothing. Great conditions for some fast action.
Until next time, Tight-Lines to all,
Sincerely, Capt. Ron
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