OFFSHORE- Took a little while for the reports to start trickling in this week; but they are starting to sound pretty good! Lots of dolphin around in 200-500' of water over the past few days. The big problem being...they are largely on the small side. Those taking the time to pick through the small ones and be patient are finding some good ones in the mix. Getting a larger bait out or a bait down deep when the small ones are around is a good way to find a bigger one (Dropping a jig down 60-100' below small dolphin and bringing it up is also a great way to pick off a lurking wahoo!). Trolling bonita strips and squid has been a really good choice for the dolphin this week. In 200-300' of water the blackfin tuna continue to bite good. Small trolling feathers and daisy chains are a safe bet for numbers, while a bait down deep is the best way to go for bigger ones. Kingfish have been biting good along the 120' ledge, especially later into the afternoon.Snapper fishing remains good in 80-100' of water from the Juno Beach Pier up to Jupiter Inlet. Sardines, as usual, are a top bait choice; but don't overlook a nice fresh strip of bonita as a good bait option as well.
INSHORE- Catch and release snook fishing has been very good in the ICW and Loxahatchee River over the past week. Live mullet in the river fished along seawalls and under boat docks are a really good way to go for great chances at some big snook. Fishing a topwater, like a Yo-Zuri Hydro Pencil, along seawalls is also a good option early in the morning or late in the afternoon. At night look for snook to be in numbers under docklights or stacked up along bridge shadow-lines. Fishing a flair hawk or big swimbait at night is a good way to go for quality bites at night. Typically outgoing tide will be best; but that will also depend on water conditions. Mangrove snapper reports continue to improve inshore; although it hasn't opened up full on just yet.
SURF/PIER- The snook bite, though kind of behind schedule, is starting to get rolling at the Juno Beach Pier. Live croakers or sand perch will be the best bet for the snook, especially the bigger ones. A live sardine or pilchard will also get the attention of the snook as well. Conditions have been a little calm/clear for a plug bite; but a few will take a look at a swimbait or swimming plug usually first thing in the morning. A fair number of big jacks cruising through, along with a good number of tarpon. Still a few reports of some permit cruising through. A handful of mangrove snapper hanging around the pilings. Croakers are biting in the surf, with small live shrimp and pieces of shrimp being the best bait choice.
NOAA MARINE WEATHER:
FRIDAY...South southeast winds 5 to 15 knots. Seas less than 2 feet. Period 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Slight chance of showers. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
SATURDAY...South southwest winds 5 to 15 knots. Seas less than 2 feet. Period 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SUNDAY...South southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Thanks For Reading,
Todd
INSHORE- Catch and release snook fishing has been very good in the ICW and Loxahatchee River over the past week. Live mullet in the river fished along seawalls and under boat docks are a really good way to go for great chances at some big snook. Fishing a topwater, like a Yo-Zuri Hydro Pencil, along seawalls is also a good option early in the morning or late in the afternoon. At night look for snook to be in numbers under docklights or stacked up along bridge shadow-lines. Fishing a flair hawk or big swimbait at night is a good way to go for quality bites at night. Typically outgoing tide will be best; but that will also depend on water conditions. Mangrove snapper reports continue to improve inshore; although it hasn't opened up full on just yet.
SURF/PIER- The snook bite, though kind of behind schedule, is starting to get rolling at the Juno Beach Pier. Live croakers or sand perch will be the best bet for the snook, especially the bigger ones. A live sardine or pilchard will also get the attention of the snook as well. Conditions have been a little calm/clear for a plug bite; but a few will take a look at a swimbait or swimming plug usually first thing in the morning. A fair number of big jacks cruising through, along with a good number of tarpon. Still a few reports of some permit cruising through. A handful of mangrove snapper hanging around the pilings. Croakers are biting in the surf, with small live shrimp and pieces of shrimp being the best bait choice.
NOAA MARINE WEATHER:
FRIDAY...South southeast winds 5 to 15 knots. Seas less than 2 feet. Period 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Slight chance of showers. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
SATURDAY...South southwest winds 5 to 15 knots. Seas less than 2 feet. Period 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SUNDAY...South southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Thanks For Reading,
Todd
