Fishing Reports by Capt. Ron Bielefeld

Central Indian River Lagoon - Indian and Sebastian River Report On Monday Walter Elden, his son-in-law Ed, and I went out to try our luck on the Sebastian and Indian Rivers. Well, some skill is involved, but a little good luck never hurts. It was extremely foggy when we left more...
Capt. Ron Bielefeld - Indian River Lagoon

Central Indian River Lagoon - The Warmth Has Returned! This week on the Lagoons was again a test of will to a certain extent. The beginning of the week was windy and only a little warmer. Consequently, fish and fishing in the Sebastian area have been slow to recover. Warmer more...
Capt. Ron Bielefeld - Indian River Lagoon

Central Indian River Lagoon - This past week on the Lagoon was a bit on the cool and windy side. Well, ok, it was down right cold! Some of the coldest weather we have had here in many years that is for sure. In turn, water temperatures are hovering around the low 50s in many a more...
Capt. Ron Bielefeld - Indian River Lagoon

Central Indian River Lagoon - Well, Christmas is only a few days away. What did you ask Santa for, a new reel, rod, or tackle box? Hey, lets think big. After all we have all been good boys and girls this year haven’t we? How about a new boat? If you are like me a lot o more...
Capt. Ron Bielefeld - Indian River Lagoon

Central Indian River Lagoon - It's Winter In Paradise! This week on the Indian and Sebastian Rivers was typical winter fishing with some windy days and some calm days, some cool days and some warm days. Water temperatures are hanging around the mid- to upper 60’s which more...
Capt. Ron Bielefeld - Indian River Lagoon

Central Indian River Lagoon - If you are looking for a variety of fish species to pursue this next week or so, and things do not change from the past week, you will certainly find them in the Sebastian area. Larger flounder have been making their way through the Sebastian Inlet more...
Capt. Ron Bielefeld - Indian River Lagoon

Central Indian River Lagoon - Two words describe this past week on the Indian River, windy and cold! In many areas of the state, and the country for that matter, you would not have been able to fish. But that’s the great thing about Inshore fishing on the Indian River, yo more...
Capt. Ron Bielefeld - Indian River Lagoon

Central Indian River Lagoon - On Tuesday November 14 I fished with Richard Bielefeld from Menomonee Falls, WI. If you did not notice, Richard has the same last name as I do, that’s because he’s my dad and the reason I got started fishing in the first place. We fishe more...
Capt. Ron Bielefeld - Indian River Lagoon

Central Indian River Lagoon - I was fortunate to be able to enjoy the wonderful weather this past week on the Indian River. Temperatures ranged from the upper 50s to mid-80s, with winds light to 10 mph in the afternoon. I fished with Rus Scheer of Sebastian on the 5th. Rus wan more...
Capt. Ron Bielefeld - Indian River Lagoon