Jupiter Inlet, Hobe Sound & Juno Beach
Capt. Colin Hickey
January 29, 2008
Jupiter - Saltwater Fishing Report
Local News
First, before we get into fishing, we should all say our prayers for the tragedy which occured in our area over the weekend. Unfortunately, our hobbies can often be dangerous which was seen with the diver who did not surface in Jupiter Inlet the other day. Let prayers go out to the family and friends of the young man. And appreciate the search crews who spent hours in the search. God Bless the family.
Whether diving or boating in the intracoastal, inlet or shelf always take all aspect of the water into consideration whether its current, wind or sea conditions. When in doubt always remember there is another day, especially in Jupiter Inlet. Do not ever believe the fishing is "better" on the rougher days as I, and others I know, have logs to prove this can be erroneous.
Offshore
As I have said over and over again that Jupiter kingfish bite seems to always be around. They continue to be thick in the same depths repeatedly and so thick that they are becoming annoying to those fishing with live bait targeting other species. Clearly a way to avoid this is to have multiple spots to set up before leaving the dock, or if you don't mind troll for your species you are alot less likely to catch a plethora of kings trolling.
The dolphin bite is nothing to complain about. And the sails will continue to bite as late January and Fall february are obviously the best time. Those who target sails should have their 'hot spots' if they have been fishing all winter for these pelagics. The cooler night times temps ofcourse provide that cooler cline for the fish to find more baitfish on.
Other action which remains good is the spanish mackeral bite and also the snapper bite on the reef.
Reminder: When reading fishing reports...
Sometimes people will go out the day after seeing a report and say "I read the fishing report and did everything it said, but got skunked."
ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS keep in mind that patterns change. The water temp changes. Current changes. The gulf streams proximity to the coast changes. Winds changes. All on a daily basis. And the list goes on...
Unfortunately there is no answer to this unless if you fish to a report on the following day and same conditions. So here's some tips...
Always keep a fishing log, this will help you see what youve done on days with the same conditions.
Another one is to find patterns in fishing reports and practice them yourself. For example if the action was hot during a full moon, get ready for the next full moon. Same goes for winds as well. So if the forecast predicts a north west wind coming in a few days, pull out that old fishing report and check your log...
Tight Lines,
C. Hickey
Future Ocean Conditions as of Today:
WEDNESDAY
SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 3 TO 5 FEET. NORTHEAST
SWELL 2 TO 3 FEET.
This is an extended forecast. Subject to change.
THURSDAY
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 KNOTS BECOMING AROUND 15 KNOTS
IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS BUILDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET IN THE
AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY
SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SEAS 2 FEET OR LESS NEAR SHORE
AND UP TO 2 TO 4 FEET WELL OFFSHORE.
WEEKEND
EAST THEN TURNING TO NORTHEAST WINDS. WITH SEAS FROM 2-4 FT.
http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/fmtbltn.pl?file=forecasts/marine/coastal/am/amz650.txt
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