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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
September 24, 2002
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Ron Bielefeld's Florida east coast fishing report - Indian River Lagoon - Sebastian Area
The fishing this past week has been fair. Rain and storms have made it difficult to get out at times and warm air temps have increased the water temps to the mid to upper 80s. As a result, the trout have been feeding very early and very late in the day. The full moon also has allowed fish to feed more effectively throughout the night. If you were lucky enough to make the right call about where to fish the 1st hour of light or the last, you did well. If you made the wrong choice you did not have much time to find a better area before the sun was up and things shut down. The larger trout, when active, have been taking top-water plugs and DOA shrimp in relatively shallow water near grass or around shoreline structure. Snook have been sporadically active early and late as well. In addition, area docks have been holding fish in all size ranges throughout the day. These fish have been hitting DOA shrimp. One day they are very active, the next barely active. Such is warm water (mid to upper 80s) fishing in the lagoon. Redfish are scattered, as they have been, on the flats and around structure. If you work hard you can find small schools, doubles, and singles working the flats feeding on mullet or holding along mangrove shorelines. The fish on the flats, because they are feeding on baitfish, have been eagerly taking top-water plugs. The fish along the shorelines have been more easily tempted with jerk baits and DOA shrimp. As always, I recommend a more active retrieve when natural baits are abundant and a slower approach when the bait is scattered. Until next time, get out there and fish because it is difficult to have Tight-Lines sitting on the couch or in your car.
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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