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South Indian River, Port St Lucie & Fort Pierce
Capt. Charlie Conner
October 5, 2005
Port St. Lucie - Saltwater Fishing Report
South Indian River Fishing Report
October 5, 2005
INSHORE:
Fishing was a little spoiled this week by Tropical Storm Tammy, when she blew up the coastline and greeted us with winds and rain most of the week. The river has been stirred up quite well, but there is fishing to do out there. It looks like it should calm down somewhat by the weekend and maybe things can get back to a little normality again. Well.....let's at least hope so. I can see lightning off in the distance this evening so who can tell what tomorrow will bring us.
Look for clean water this week on the river and you should find fish. It will take a few days for things to clear up again, but the fish gotta eat! Early mornings will continue to be productive on the flats with top water lures. Trout, snook and jacks will be dining at sunrise, so plan on being there early. The water will be higher than normal with all the runoff, so be willing to try around the mangroves where the water will be deeper than normal and holding fish. Soft baits will be productive along the edges along with top water and jigs. Base your color selection on the water quality. Darker colors for clean water and lighter colors for cloudy water.
Look for the redfish to head to the flats after sun-up and hitting spoons, soft baits and live bait. One to three feet of water should be good to find some redfish action. Also fish along the docks along the river to hunt for some reds. If the wind calms down, fish along the western shorelines to find some redfish.
Taylor Creek has continued to be productive for snook. Fishing around the bridges and turning basin has also turned in some snook catches this week. Live baits along with jigs have been the choice of most anglers for snook action. The weather has affected the fish action most of the week, but it should pickup now that the storm has passed by us. Night fishing has provided the best chances at a hookup. Some undersize and slot sized snook have been taken this week.
Some reports of flounder being taken under the bridges and along the inlet area this week. Live baits will be the best bet to use. It's hard for a flounder to resist a nice juicy shrimp drifting by.....
Tip of the Week:
Safe boating is every ones responsibility. The Coast Guard Auxiliary offer several boating courses to teach boating skills and seamanship. Many insurance companies will offer discounts on boat insurance to individuals who successfully complete a course. There are too many boat operators that have little knowledge of safe boating. If you haven't checked into a course....do so today! All classes are taught at the Flotilla Headquarters, 1400 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL.
I had a great time last week visiting my family in West Virginia. My mom and dad are doing well.
Have a great week on the water. Remember, fishing is not just another hobby.....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good fishing and be safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
email me at: [email protected]
visit my web site at: www.fishtalescharter.com
772-344-3187 or 772-284-3852 (cell)
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