Central East Region

In spite of many windy days lately, we have had lots of success out on the Indian River. Most of our fishing has been restricted due to the conditions, but we have found lots of fish out there to keep the rods bending. It's been fun, but also a challenge to get to some of our fishing areas. It should be a great Spring....if winter ever eases out of the Treasure Coast! Chris Elmore and his ...full report

Well here we are almost to the end of the month and we are starting to warm things up some. There was a few days there where it was cold. Just not right for central Florida to say the least. Just not right at all. Now with air temperatures climbing back into the 60's and hopefully reaching a prime of the upper 70's not too far out this will continue to bring the water temperature up along with ...full report

Hopefully winter has left us and spring has decided to move into the Treasure Coast. Milder weather has put us back into a somewhat normal spring transition period. It's been one long cold season. The water temperatures will begin to warm up and so will the fish. It's a wonderful time of year! We were able to dodge the winds and rains this week and get out on the good days. Richard ...full report

It has been a busy start to the month of March. Starting with the IFA Redfish Tour in Punta Gorda on the 6th. Finding the fish was not a problem, but finding fish in the slot was. By the looks of the weigh in everyone else had the same issue. But there's always the next one I do want to say congrats to Murphy and Page. Now let's get to the lagoon, hopefully with the cold weather behind ...full report

A very calm start to the day ended with a splash/wet ride home with the increasing wind and waves. Two guest were with me today, and we were doing a loop, hitting all the main spots. First was a run to 8A, with the primary goal of picking up some AJ bait. Not much activity there, except smaller Sea Bass and plenty of Red Snapper. Little Tuny were on the reef, and we made a few pass's along the ...full report

Well, there I was working on the bosses boat and couldn't help but notice the activity of the bass. The water is definitely warming up as that activity I mentioned sucked the boat off-land and I found that the lake is running between 60 degrees and 64 degrees in waters 3-6 feet. The biggest temp change seemed to be beyond the six feet mark where the temperature dropped to a definite 58-61 degrees. ...full report

Now that your muscles are strong from shoveling snow, it's time to come to central FL and start slinging lipless crankbaits. Had a fun day yesterday at Okahumpka in 6 hours catching 8 quality Bass and and numerous dinks. And as much as I've complained about the wind, it seems the best days I've had has been when the wind has been 10-20 +. And you've all heard that the big ones get away. ...full report

On Wednesday afternoon, after a bit of searching, I found Trout that were more than willing. I landed 15 or so, switching to lures when all my shrimp were eaten. When it warms up again the Trout will be feeding on the flats. ...full report

Sykes Creek has some gator Trout hanging up in skinny as the sun comes up. Have taken them on slow moving top water and also Zoom 7" Fluke bait hooked weedless with a half of a pencil lead weight and a plastic rattle in the head. Use the "Smoking Shad" color. Port Canaveral has Snook cruising back in along the rocks (again in very shallow water). I watched them starting to feel their ...full report

We went out of the port at 7 am. Headed north for a bit and got nothing. Then we decided to cruise down the coast trying the surf line all the way to Patrick AirForce Base, still nothing. We then took the 18 foot center console out about 2 miles and tried the bottom. We still didn't even get a bite. we then fished the port, still nothing not even a bite. I am now going to put poles, tackle and ...full report