SPACEFISH REPORT
4.24.2018 – 4.30.2018
CENTRAL FLORIDA’S BEST FISHING REPORT
Cody and Jarrett hit the jackpot on their offshore trip last week.
Odds are, you’ve probably already seen many of the Mahi photos floating around out there from folks who made it offshore last week. Most of us missed that small window and have been left wondering what might have been. If only that trip was planned Wednesday instead of Thursday… But wallow in self-pity no more — there will be ample opportunity to cash in on offshore opulence and get your Mahi fix this week.
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LATEST FISHING REPORTS
The latest Brevard County area fishing reports covering our fisheries inshore, offshore, and everywhere in between on Florida’s Space Coast.
Surf Fishing As Good As it Gets!
Surf fishing has been just about as good as it gets for us in the month of April! TONS of Spanish mackerel are terrorizing the bait schools off the Space Coast’s beaches. Casting Clark Spoons rigged with #2 wire should help you from getting cut off as these fish do have sharp teeth!
Look for an Improved Bite
Winds are down and so were the seas this week. Now we are dealing with the rain which should improve the bite in the lagoon and nearshore waters when the bait gets pushed out into the lagoon and the ocean.
Outstanding Red Fishing
The red fishing has been outstanding this week with very low water which leads to tailing schools of fish.
Trout and Reds Cruising the Mosquito Lagoon Flats
Speckled trout and slot sized redfish are cruising the grass flats in the northern Mosquito Lagoon this week. Saltwater Assassin 3.5″ Dia Dapper or 4″ Sea Shad in the silver mullet or Houdini colors rigged on a weedless weighted worm hook and Rapala pinfish or mullet colored Sub Walk lures are great search baits.
Three Good Days
Offshore was on fire this week! We only had three good days to get out but it didn’t disappoint! We didn’t have any issues finding bait on the beach.
Tarpon in Goat Creek and Sebastian River
We are seeing lots and lots of tarpon in both Goat Creek and the Sebastian River right now. The trout bite has slowed in our area a bit. At Sebastian Inlet, big snook, redfish and jacks are being caught
Looking for Cooperation from the Weather AND Fish
It was a frustrating week for us as the weather for the most part couldn’t make up its mind. Only one of this week’s three trips turned out as we hoped…
Snapper Offshore, Good Surf Bite
Offshore out of Port Canaveral this past week there were solid catches of mangrove and lane snapper in 90′ with some really nice triggerfish mixed in. A couple grouper joined the party but you cannot keep one until May 1st.
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SPECIES INDEX
Here’s an index of the species with the hottest or otherwise most notable bite on Central Florida’s East Coast this week.
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish mackerel remain thick in the ICW, Sebastian Inlet, and up and down Brevard's beaches.Kingfish
The kingfish bite is kicking out of both Port Canaveral and Sebastian Inlet.
Seatrout
It's spring spawning season for seatrout, making it the best time of year to target the BIG ones out there. The moon will be a full this Sunday, so it's a great bet to see spawning activity peak.
Dolphin
The dolphin finally arrived last week in a big way.
Snook
Snook are starting to show up on the beach and the bite also remains strong in Sebastian River and the Inlet.
Pompano
Just when we thought last call may have passed for pompano this season, they have made a resurgence on Brevard's Beaches. Enjoy catching these fish while it lasts!
CAUGHT ON CAMERA
Check out what’s been caught on camera while fishing in around the Space Coast this week.
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