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OFFSHORE- Following a bit of a slower Memorial Day weekend offshore, fishing has started to improve again. Dolphin reports have come in from a wide variety of depth ranges this week; with fish being caught everywhere from 70-1000' of water. Sounds like the more consistent fishing on the dolphin was out a little deeper. Steve on "Into The Mystic" sent us a nice report that he had 5 decent dolphin all caught in the 1000' range on scattered weeds. Stronger east winds in the forecast for the weekend should help get the dolphin pushed back in a little closer (Though the overall forecast isn't looking too good for a trip offshore Saturday or Sunday). Blackfin Tuna reports remain very strong in 200-300' of water; with both good numbers and quality fish around. Best bite on the tuna will be early morning and late in the afternoon. Trolling small feathers (check out the Ballyhood "Tuna Taco" next time your in the shore...its perfect for that) will get the tuna bites early and late. For the bigger Blackfin Tuna try a vertical jig fished down deeper, or shoot a live bait 30-50' below the surface. With the Blackfin Tuna keep the hooks small and the leader light; that big tuna eye can see it all! Along the 120' ledge the bonita are starting to show up in good numbers. Kingfish are also scattered along the edge in very good numbers. Bottom fishing reports were a touch slow this week; though did hear of a few good muttons coming up. INSHORE- Quick Reminder, Snook season wraps up on Friday (Closes June 1st at midnight). Snook fishing remains the best bet inshore right now, with a decent variety of methods all being viable options for the snook. Still a good number of snook holding on seawalls and under boat docks during the day, and for the most part are ready to jump on a live mullet. Bridges continue to hold a good number of snook at night. Top of the outgoing tide is the best bet for snook on the bridge. Jupiter and Lake Worth Inlets are starting to hold a decent number of snook as well. Lots of options to try and catch one right now. Mixed in with the snook have been a few jacks, and an occasional tarpon. A few mangrove snapper have been hanging around the bridges as well. Live shrimp and small pilchards are a great bait option for the mangroves. SURF/PIER- Snook fishing improved at the Juno Beach Pier this week. It's not red hot yet, but they are starting to pod up. Early morning and late afternoon are the best bet for the snook. Randomly, live shrimp has been one of the top producing baits for the snook. Other action at the pier and on the beach has been a bit slow. A fair number of croakers and sand perch around. Small pieces of fresh shrimp is the bait of choice. Tarpon have been cruising north along the beach in some good pods. Some wind and rough surf headed into the weekend will likely shake things up on the beach a good bit this weekend. NOAA MARINE WEATHER: FRI...E NE winds 10 to 15 kt along the coast to NE 15 to 20 kt in the Gulf Stream. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon. SAT THROUGH SUN...E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to around 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, occasionally to 8 ft. Wave Detail: E NE 5 ft at 6 seconds and N NW 1 foot at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. A chance of showers, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Thanks For Reading, Todd When you're in need of some fresh fish tacos...a Ballyhood "Tuna Tacos" should help do the job!  Comments are closed.
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