The weather continues to be the driving factor in fishing activity. Between the wicked hot temperatures even in early morning hours to the wicked nasty afternoon storms, there is a narrow window of opportunity to actually wet a line.

The snook bite remains strong (of course it is, they are out of season), and they are all over the place. But, mostly, we hear they are hanging in the mangrove trees along the shorelines. Sheepshead reappearing in the shade under docks and in some of the holes around the islands, looking for a little water depth for shade. We’re also still catching sporadic mangrove snapper here and there, but there’s been no real pattern with them. It seems fish are generally being picky eaters right now, with sheepshead and drum especially lethargic, but showing some interest in live fiddler crabs. Otherwise, the smaller live shrimp are surprisingly getting the job done.

We’re seeing big tarpon up the tributaries, too. For best luck, try the early morning or late afternoon, and be sure to use larger pins and pigs to solicit a strike.

It’s average going on the offshore front with the summer pattern set in. That means hours of total boredom while trolling, punctuated by moments of total panic and chaos when an outrigger pops!

Everybody have fun and be safe. If you are in the river near grant and a storm pops up, come in to our dock for shelter. We don’t want anybody to get hurt!