South Indian River Fishing Report

Fort Pierce - Port St Lucie - Vero Beach - Jensen Beach

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November 28, 2011

Inshore:

Guess it's time to break out the warm clothes and get ready to bundle up for a few days of winter weather. Look for weekly cold fronts to invade the area and find a few of them to bring cold conditions to the Treasure Coast. It will continue to be windy most days, but utilize the area to find good spots out of the worst of the breezes. Fishing can still be very good out there if you plan your day and dress in layers to combat the cold mornings.

We have had some very good adventures lately out there on the Indian River. A variety of fish have been cooperative to the anglers for us. Redfish, snook and trout along with sheephead, black drum and a host of other species have kept the anglers busy this week on the water. Moving to deeper water has been more productive as the temperatures continue to drop on the river. Lately you can expect the water to be in the 67 - 70 degree range, but it will continue to drop each week. Deeper water can help find more fish and better action.

Fishing channel edges, drop offs and around the inlets will give you more opportunity at finding fish. Some of the spots we have fished this week have held a large variety of fish. Many that you normally find in the shallow waters. A DOA Terror Eyz or live bait can keep you busy around the river. Look for redfish to move up shallow as the sun warms up the water. We found a number of them hanging around the mangroves in the middle of the day. A DOA shrimp can entice on into biting on the flats.

Bridges are holding lots of fish of many species. We should see an influx of bluefish soon, but you can find plenty of action around the inlets. Snook fishing has been good at night around the jetties. It might get cold at night, but the fish will still be out there feeding. Dress warm and have some fun out there.

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner

http://www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852





December Fishing Forecast:

Here it is December already and the Holidays are almost upon us. Where has this year gone? I must say it has been a great year for fishing all along the Treasure Coast. Both inshore and offshore have provided anglers with many great fishing adventures. Hopefully, this winter will be milder and the fishing great for everyone.

December brings on the winter months and changes fishing tactics on the river. The water temperatures continue to fall and your fishing must adjust to the weather. Water temps can dictate where you fish. Finding water a few degrees warmer than normal can mean the difference in catching and fishing. We will get many days of breezy winds that will hinder getting to some favorite spots out there. That's one of the reasons I love fishing in this area....you can always find somewhere to fish! Not only does the cooler weather affect the fish, it also requires us to dig out the ol' winter fishing clothes. I’m not too proud to get out the long johns on a cold winter day. It can get pretty chilly some mornings!

Trout and snook will be targets throughout the winter. Although trout season will remain closed through December and snook season closes December 15th, many anglers will still play catch and release with them. Fishing around bridges, docks and inlets can bring great action with snook hanging around the deeper waters of the river. Using live bait, DOA Bait Busters & TerrorEyz, jigs and bomber lures can help you catch one worth a photo opportunity. Trout will tend to hang around the deeper cuts of the river. Move off to three to six feet of water for trout. Live shrimp on popping corks or DOA Deadly Combos will work the best for them. I love to work DOA CAL jerk baits this time of year on the flats. You can also find snook and redfish hanging around those areas as well.

Pompano have already arrived in the area and not only provide great fishing action, but fantastic table fare. Spanish mackerel and bluefish will continue to hang out in their favorite haunts of the river. Fish the inlet, turning basin and channels for them. Jack Crevalle will be traveling around in packs chasing bait all over the river. Flounder should arrive soon and hang around the inlets, docks and sandy flats of the river. Ladyfish is a great way to spend a few hours with the kids on the water. The bridges will be holding sheephead, black drum, croakers and sand perch for those anglers. Live or dead shrimp is always the best bet from the catwalks. There is a good variety of fish to target on any given day in any kind of weather conditions.

Redfish can be found around local docks during the winter months and a live shrimp or DOA Shrimp can entice them into striking. Don't forget about the deeper cuts along the mangroves for redfish and snook in December. Using stealth is essential when fishing the shallow waters for redfish. We had very good success at finding the reds in shallow on sunny days on the grass flats. A mild winter will have them feeding in the shallows this month.

Winter fishing is already here. Change your tactics with the weather and follow the water temperatures more closely to make your fishing more productive. The fishing on our Treasure Coast continues to improve each year. If we all do our share to protect our rivers, we can insure the future generations will enjoy the same experiences we have been blessed with.

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner

http://www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852



(Captain Charlie Conner has been fishing the Indian River Lagoon for over twenty-five years. Specializing in light tackle fishing in Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Jensen Beach, Stuart and Port St Lucie, Florida. His weekly South Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report gives you the latest inshore fishing information for the Treasure Coast area on the Indian River Lagoon.}



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