Inshore, the fishing has been really good lately in the canals around Satellite/IHB. Redfish, juvenile tarpon, snook, mangrove snapper and sheepshead are all being caught in good numbers from Dragon Point to the Pineda Causeway. The redfish are also still tailing just north of Pineda in the Banana/Indian River Lagoon. We’re starting to again see a surge of tripletail in the lagoon, too.
In the the surf, there’s still some residential Pompano hanging around, big bull whiting, and the snook are plentiful for some sweet catch and release action. Just off the beach, the kingfish and bonito bite is looking really good, too.
How far off the beach for them Kings? Can I get em in a kayak?
Seen a lot of crab traps back in the river, going to have to investigate. Sight fishing triples in the river is one of my favorite fishing moments this year.
Getting old and forgetful. What’s best way to get some mangrove’s from the bank in IHB/SB?
Look for a structure such as rocks, docks, and bridges pilings. Use live/dead shrimp on a #2 octopus hook w/ a 1/4oz split shot. I always use dead shrimp because you’ll go through a few misses which can be costly quick. Man overboard has a good supply (Sinister Brand). I’ve also caught them on cut bait and artificial jerk shads.