S/e Florida Report

[SirSnookalot]

Over the last 10 days or so bass have been pretty good, 3-5# not uncommon. Have done some snakehead fishing too.

Inshore fishing is still slow, a few smaller than slot being caught on artis, bait fishermen are doing well.

Offshore, when you can get out, has been fair to good, cobia is the hot ticket, we have several in the 40# range. We have caught peanut dolphin and small kings. All real nice fighting gamefish and excellent table fare.

[Roach87]

Looking forward to a nice outing tomorrow. I certainly won't complain with couple 3-5#ers!

[SirSnookalot]

I went to the Snook Islands this morning in Lake Worth, they did a great job with the fishing pier. It isn't a pier, it's only about 6-8' above the water depending on the tide. I was there at 5:am, looks like they keep it open 24 hrs, no action as no bait is around this time of year and it was incoming tide. The fishing deck extends all the way to the middle of the ICW, that's a long way, and from personal experience I know there are monster fish there. They have installed a kayak launch which is great asset, also built is a large floating dock with 3 bays, a great place to fish right at waters level. I thought the railings were too high, but every 15-20 yds the rail is cut down to waist level, makes a decent casting area. For me this will be a nice addition to my fishing locations, but it will be crowded later in the day and on weekends, I'm usually snook fishing at 4 or 5 am, so I'm usually alone. All in all I think they did a good job..........this is prime snook, tarpon water and I understand some redfish there but I never hooked one in Lake Worth.

I stopped by a small canal on the way home, bass were hot, caught 4 about 2# each in minutes, I've been doing real well with in line spinners.

[Roach87]

Good to know, thanks Sirsnook!

[LgMouthGambler]

Got a charter for my bachelor party for tomorrow, hope the fishings good.

[Roach87]

Took the jon out on the local lake today, caught 10 in about 4 hours or so. Started off windy and clear, then the clouds rolled in for a while before clearing up, finally got chased out by lightning.

Caught 'em on senkos, ocho's and t-rigged rage craws (weighted hooks).

Tried using a red eye shad to locate, wasn't happening. They were scattered around docks or holding tight to any type of cover available. Saw some empty beds, no big momma's.

Biggest catch of the day was 3.5 - 4 lbs.

[SirSnookalot]

We had a very quiet day, first light NW wind and calm, wind shifted due east at 9:30, seas picked up to 4'. One undersized cobia and 2 gag grouper, good sized but a closed season for that species.

[gar-tracker]

Upon retirement which will be soon I'm looking forward to start getting into some of that.

Cant wait, my new boats originally a Back-country/ Lake and bay hull suited for this. cant wait till its done.

[South FLA]

Upon retirement which will be soon I'm looking forward to start getting into some of that.

Cant wait, my new boats originally a Back-country/ Lake and bay hull suited for this. cant wait till its done.

Did you get carpet on that boat, or carpetless?

Fishing for me has been non existant between wife having surgery and family commitments, so I am living vicarously.

[Diggy]

Is that the best time to hit the Islands? I read some reports from another forum but it was a miss for the people that went there. Some were complaining about certain parts being too high. I wouldnt know what to look for anyway, Id just want to fish

[SirSnookalot]

There isn't much action at Snook Islands until bait starts showing up, It's all about tide and bait. Fishermen using cut or live bait can see some activity but this time of year is a slow go. As a rule outgoing tide is best, look for ambient light and the snook like to stay in the shadows and ambush, certain aspects of snook fishing are very similar to bass fishing. Work the structure along side of bridge pylons and cast along the sea wall, you can walk it about 1/2 of a mile there.

[South FLA]

There isn't much action at Snook Islands until bait starts showing up, It's all about tide and bait. Fishermen using cut or live bait can see some activity but this time of year is a slow go. As a rule outgoing tide is best, look for ambient light and the snook like to stay in the shadows and ambush, certain aspects of snook fishing are very similar to bass fishing. Work the structure along side of bridge pylons and cast along the sea wall, you can walk it about 1/2 of a mile there.

Snook=Saltwater Bass