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New Year's Day-6am-12pm

OFFSHORE-  Nice looking marine/weather weekend forecast coming up for a change.  Sailfish action remains fair; though we aren't looking at ideal conditions this weekend (Although ideal conditions haven't exactly produced the best sail bites the past few years...so who really knows!).  Look for the sailfish to be in 150-250' of water, and largely scattered up and down the line from Palm Beach to north of Jupiter Inlet.  Live goggle eyes and small blue runners under the kite will be the way to go for the sailfish.  Dolphin remain scattered in with the sailfish.  It is not big numbers of dolphin, but the ones around have been decent size.  Bottom fishing remains very good for this time of year, with a nice mix of snapper and other assorted bottom dwellers around (Friendly reminder that grouper season closes 1/1).  Did have a cobia report or two come through this week...about time for them to start showing up in decent numbers as well. 

INSHORE-  Warming weather (after the hard front XMas weekend) this week has helped get the inshore fishing going.  Catch and release snook fishing picked up the most, with the shrimp jig bite going off at local bridges.  Lake Worth Lagoon has had a good number of jacks around, including some really big ones.  Topwater poppers have been getting some crushing bites from the jacks.  Sheepshead action also has been very good this week.  Pompano reports up on the Sailfish flats in Stuart remain good.   Light weight (1/4 and 3/8oz) Doc's Goofy Jigs in bright colors are the way to go for the Pompano (And other assorted bycatch like jacks, runners, ladyfish, etc.).  

SURF/PIER- This week saw some really really good action along the beach and at the Juno Beach Pier.  For all around numbers and consistent action; bluefish have been a solid bet.  Good numbers of blues around up and down the beach, and at the pier as well.  Loud noisy topwaters and GT Ice Creams have been a great choice for the bluefish early and late in the day.  As the sun gets up in the sky a bit, a sub surface lure (Spoon, diamond jig, Yo-Zuri Monster Shot, etc) or some cut bait is going to be a good choice.  Spanish Mackerel have also been scattered up and down the beach in big numbers.  A smaller diamond jig or Yo-Zuri Monster Shot have been the way to go for the Mackerel on the beach: while white crappie jigs have been working well on the pier for the macs.  Pompano fishing has been good as well this week; with some pomps being caught on the pier but better numbers coming from the beach.  The big news this week from the pier was some big kingfish coming over the rail.  It was a short bite on the passing front, but the kings were fired up on Rapala XRaps and Yo-Zuri Longcast minnows.  

NOAA MARINE WEATHER:
FRI...E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Period 4 seconds. A slight chance of showers.

SAT...S SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft.

SUN...S SW winds 5 to 10 kt becoming SE in the evening. Seas 1 foot.

MON...E SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Thanks For Reading,
Todd


Our friend Jaret cashed in on the short king bite on the Pier this week! 

Christmas Eve- Open 6AM-12PM
Christmas- Closed

​OFFSHORE-  The weather hasn't allowed for a whole lot of fishing; but a few boats have managed to sneak out for a look around.  Sailfish bite has not really fired off yet; but has been enough fish around to make putting the kites up worth it.  Conditions look awesome for the sailfish to pop off on Christmas Day.  Wouldn't be surprised if somebody racks up double digit releases on Sunday or Monday.  Expect some big dolphin to be mixed in with the sailfish.  Best depth will likely be 120-200' of water.  Keep an eye out for rips and color changes as well.  Live goggle eyes or blue runners under the kite and smaller baits (Pilchards, threads, sardines) on the flats is always a good way to go.  If kite fishing isn't your thing, trolling small ballyhoo and bonita strips should also raise some fish.  Bottom fishing reports remain good.  A nice mixture of snapper and still a good amount of red grouper around as well.  

INSHORE-  A cold front blowing through Friday afternoon is going to mix the inshore fishing up a bit.  Ahead of the front catch and release snook fishing has been pretty good.  Best action has been a little further up the river and/or ICW (Incoming ocean water has been pretty gross and has the bite slowed down).  Hard front this weekend will slow the snook fishing down though for sure.  Sheepshead reports picked up a lot this week.  A pretty good number of them around Palm Beach Inlet, along with quite a few around area bridges as well.  Live shrimp is a good bait choice for the sheepshead.  Expect a black drum or two to be mixed in with them as well.  Good pompano reports coming out of Stuart Sailfish flats this past week.  

SURF/PIER-  Pompano reports improved a bit this week along the beach; and a hard front this weekend will likely push more down our way.  The usual assortment of baits (Sandfleas, Clams, Shrimp, Fishbites) should produce a few bites out of the pompano.  Bluefish action picked up a bit this week as well.  Cut mullet and sardines are working for the bluefish as are spoons and poppers.  Spanish Mackerel action is still a bit slow; but has slowly started to pick up as well.  Pretty decent reports on the blacktip sharks for those looking for something a little bigger to pull on.  

NOAA MARINE WEATHER:
FRI...W winds 10 to 15 kt becoming N NW. Seas 2 to 3 ft along the coast and 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft in the Gulf Stream. Period 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a light chop. A chance of showers and tstms.

SAT...N NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft along the coast and 6 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft in the Gulf Stream. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.

SUN AND SUN NIGHT...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft along the coast and 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft in the Gulf Stream. Intracoastal waters a light chop. A chance of showers.

MON...N NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers.

Thanks For Reading,
Todd

OFFSHORE-  Fishing was pretty decent this week for those that could make it out.  Sailfish action picked up late in the week, with a couple of boats getting a half dozen plus shots.  Best action on the sails seemed to be from the end of the (Singer Island) condos up to just north of the Juno Beach Pier.  Best reports seemed to be in the usual 130-200ish range; with a bulk of the action coming in the afternoon.  A few good dolphin in the mix; all pretty much in the same area as the sails.  Live baits under the kite are the way to go for both the sails and the bigger dolphin.  Trolling ballyhoo or bonita strips will also pick away at the dolphin.  Bottom fishing reports slowed a bit (largely due to the weather), but still some good snapper and even a few grouper around. 

INSHORE-  Snook season is closed now, but still some decent catch and release action to be had.  Snook are starting to settle into their wintertime feeding habits.  The shrimp jig is getting bit well at night around the bridges on moving water (can be incoming or outgoing tide depending on location).  During the day look for snook to be laid up on or near dark mud bottom.  The darker bottom warms up quicker and holds heat longer.  Sheepshead action inshore has started to pick up.  Still haven't heard of any big schools of sheepshead in Palm Beach(Lake Worth) Inlet...but it's about time for them to show up.  A few more fish starting to show up around Munyon Island with water temps beginning to drop.   

SURF/PIER-  Pompano action improved this week along the beach.  Key to the pompano has been finding some good looking water.  North of the Juno Beach Pier has been holding a few fish.  The Juno Beach Pier saw some improved action later in the week.  A handful of Spanish Mackerel and assorted bottom fish made a showing.  Not red hot action, but a few fish for those putting in the time.  

NOAA MARINE WEATHER:
FRI...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Period 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a light chop. A slight chance of showers and tstms.

SAT...E NE winds around 10 kt becoming E in the evening. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. N NE swell 3 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of tstms.

SUN...N NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 20 kt along the coast to N 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt in the Gulf Stream. Seas 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. NE swell 3 ft in the morning. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.

Thanks For Reading,
Todd
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Just in this week...NLBN Mini Mullet! 

OFFSHORE-  Overall a pretty decent week offshore.  Sailfish action is not red hot, but those putting in the time continue to pick away at the releases.  Dolphin fishing remains good to fair in 200-400' of water.  Trolling small ballyhoo and bonita strips remains a good bet for the dolphin.  A few wahoo in the mix with the moon, along with a decent scattering of kingfish.  Also a handful of really nice blackfin tuna around (check the pic below of a really nice one Jeff caught early in the week).  Bottom fishing has been very good; with a nice mix of snapper and occasional grouper in the mix.  And for those looking a little deeper, the bottom has been alive with a pretty good assortment as well.  Some good tilefish and assorted other deepwater species.  

INSHORE-  Snook fishing has slowed a little inshore as the water begins to cool off.  The snook are definitely beginning to key in better on smaller baits and shrimp (Easier for them to digest in cooler weather/water).  The shrimp jig bite at night around the bridges is good; with the flairhawk and swimbait bite beginning to slow down a bit.  With mixed water conditions the best bite has varied between incoming and outgoing tide.  During the day the snook are laid up around boat docks and seawalls, especially in areas with dark mud bottom.  A live mullet presented to them remains the best bet.  A few jacks cruising the same areas as the snook.  Sheepshead reports (and/or at least sightings) continue to trickle in; along with a handful of black drum.  

SURF/PIER-  Middle of the road fishing reports this week along the beach and at the Juno Beach Pier.  Scattered reports on the pompano up and down the line; but not red hot fishing quite yet.  Those spending time on the beach are seeing a few on a fairly regular basis.  Bluefish action has started to improve.  Early morning and late afternoon have been the best bet for the bluefish.  The Juno Beach Pier has had a few Spanish Mackerel around as well.  Still mixed water conditions along the beach...find the cleaner better looking water and the fish won't be too far behind.  

NOAA MARINE WEATHER:
FRI...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Period 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a light chop.

SAT THROUGH SUN...N NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Intracoastal waters a light chop.

Thanks For Reading,
Todd

IMPORTANT SHOP NOTE- CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7th! 
The Parking lot is going to be completely closed for resurfacing, and will not be useable.  We are planning on reopening Thursday December 8th regular hours (Please note...Parking lot will likely be blocked off in the morning still!) if the project goes smoothly: HOWEVER, we may need to adjust.

OFFSHORE-  Looks like it's going to be another blowout this weekend offshore.  The fishing this week was pretty good when the weather allowed.  The dolphin reports remain pretty solid, with most of the fish coming in 150-300' of water.  Trolling ballyhoo and bonita strips remain an easy way to target the dolphin.  The dolphin will also readily slurp down a live bait meant for sailfish in the same depth range.  A few sailfish reports this week; with a handful of boats getting multiple chances.  Wahoo reports were slim from Jupiter to Palm Beach; but still a few being caught down towards Boynton.  Bottom fishing remains good, with some really good yellowtail reports and a scattering of muttons.  

INSHORE-  Snook fishing remains the best bet inshore.  A windy forecast this weekend will likely help fire them up.  The wInd isn't easy to fish in a lot of times, but it can really help fire up the bite.  Look for the snook to be laid up along seawalls and under boat docks during the day.  Use the wind (and current) to let the baits float right in on them.  Mixed in will no doubt be a few jacks and still some tarpon as well.  The bridges continue to produce a decent snook bite at night.  The shrimp jig bite continues to come on strong!  The jacks have been roaming Palm Beach Inlet pretty good; and conditions look good for them to be around solid this weekend.  No sheepshead reports yet from Palm Beach Inlet...but it is getting to be about that time!  

SURF/PIER- Water along the beach finally started to clear up this week; and the fishing improved drastically with clearing conditions(Hopefully it doesn't go away to bad with the windy weekend forecast).  The Juno Beach Pier saw the best action; with a nice mix bag of pompano, bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel.  The pompano were caught best on Doc's Goofy Jigs; with a few coming on sandfleas and FishBites as well.  The Bluefish were biting poppers and diamond jigs the best.  Chunks of mullet and sardines will also get the bluefish's attention.  Still a handful of snook around the pier as well.  Best way to go for the snook is dead bait chunks fished very patiently under the pier (It's boring, and can be annoying with the bluefish...but its effective!).  The Spanish Mackerel have been biting white crappie jigs the best.  Some really good croaker reports coming in from along the beach north of the pier.  The bluefish are also along the beach in good numbers.  

NOAA MARINE WEATHER:
FRI...E NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, occasionally to 9 ft. Period 7 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. A slight chance of showers in the morning.

SAT THROUGH SUN...E NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to around 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.

Thanks For Reading,
Todd


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