Weekend Fishing outlook (4/4-4/6/25)

Hello! Todd is fishing up north in a Redfish Tournament so we have taken over this week's fishing report. So let's get started!

OFFSHORE-  Fishing has been pretty decent offshore this week, as April kicks in. The ocean does seem to be a bit rough through Saturday, hopefully will calm down Sunday. We hoped that with the south east wind this week there would be a decent dolphin bite but it has been a let down.  Blackfin tuna action fired off nicely in 200-300' of water last week and is still going strong. Trolling small lures and daisy chains early and late in the day has been producing the tuna bites; with jigs and suspended live baits being a good choice when the sun gets a little higher in the sky.  Sailfish action slowed down but there are still a few being caught around 150-250' of water.  The 120' Ledge is bringing our spring time favorites- kings, banded rudder fish, cobia, snapper, and the sharks have continued to enjoy that spot.  Last week, Todd reported good bottom fishing with some really nice mutton snapper and Yellowtail. Those reports continue. 

INSHORE-  Snook are around and continue to be the best bet for inshore fishing this weekend.  The seawall and bridges at night seem to be the most popular.  During the day a live mullet is top bait choice for a cruising snook or jack.   Flair Hawk Jigs and bigger swimbaits around the bridges remain your best bet for the Snook bite.  As we approach the second week in April the Snapper are replacing the Sheepshead.

SURF/PIER-  More and more pompano are showing up along the beach and pier. The croaker and whiting remain strong. Sandfleas, clams, and FishBites remain the baits of choice along the beach for the pomps.  Cut Bait and Docs Goofy Jigs are still the most popular tackle for them.  Bluefish continue to show at the pier, however; a long cast is needed.   Your best bet will be a Diamond jig, GT Ice Cream, or other long casting lure. Jacks have been showing up more and more as well.  The same lures bluefish like will generally get the jacks attention as well.  No real reports of Snook this week, however it's not impossible to see a few. 

NOAA MARINE WEATHER:
Friday- There is currently a small craft advisory until Saturday at 8am.
E wind 8 to 11 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft. Dominant period 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters a light chop.
Friday night- E wind around 8 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 to 2 ft. Dominant period 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters a light chop.

Saturday- SE wind 8 to 11 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Saturday night- SE wind around 8 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 to 2 ft. Intracoastal waters a light chop.

Sunday- SSE wind 7 to 11 kt, with gusts as high as 20 kt. Sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft. Intracoastal waters a light chop. S wind 5 to 8 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 ft or less. Intracoastal waters smooth.

Thanks for reading,

Morgan- Todd's Wife ;)
Nicki- Todd's Sister