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Central Indian River Lagoon
Capt. Ron Bielefeld
November 22, 2002
Indian River Lagoon - Saltwater Fishing Report
Capt. Ron's Indian River Report - Sebastian Area
Sorry for the gap in my reporting. I took a short vacation. The weather has been somewhat changeable lately and the fishing has been good one day and poor the next. Not unusual for this time of year. The water temps are down and the fish are transitioning a bit to a more winter pattern.
Trout have been fairly consistent along the deeper edges of the flats and in deeper holes. Jigs with twister tails have been the best producers. Top-water has produced some bigger fish late in the day. Work areas more slowly now that the water temp is lower. The bigger fish will still be in shallower water of 2-3 feet, but they are not as active. Jigs, jerk baits and top-water work slowly will produce some fish, but do not expect big numbers.
Redfish are on the flats as well, but they are scattered as they usually are around the Sebastian area. In general, if you want to catch reds, trout, and jacks this time of year just spend your time on the flats in the afternoon working baits slowly over and in the grass and sand holes. Your efforts usually will be rewarded. Some days you will get consistent action and others more spotty action, but action nonetheless on some nice fish.
Once water temps start dipping like they are I do not fish much for snook. Snook are tropical species and the get stress easily when water temps get cold. I prefer to leave them alone during the winter.
The flounder have been consistent in the Inlet. The larger fish have become more scarce over the past week, but we have been catching a few keepers. Drift with jigs and plastic tails. Make sure the bait hits the bottom or you will not get nearly as many strikes. Be quick on the hook set as well because the fish will drop the bait quickly.
In general, I switch to jigs and jerk baits when the water gets colder. I also will use live shrimp when the water really gets cold. This is one of the few times I switch to live bait for reds and trout.
TIP OF THE WEEK: Fish shallow water for bigger fish even when it is cold. The numbers will not be high, but the size will be.
Until next time, Tight-Lines to All.
Sincerely,
Capt. Ron
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