WEEKLY FORECAST
4.7.2020 – 4.13.2020
A CENTRAL FLORIDA FISHING FORECAST EVERY TUESDAY
Rob rocking his Spacefish shirt while catching some groceries on Saturday.
The Spoil islands are closed to the public, but Brevard County boat ramps are open and fishing remains a viable (and attractive) activity as we continue to weather COVID-19 and the measures currently in place to control its rate of growth. In this week’s forecast, we’ve got a lot of great reports recapping some fantastic fishing and we’re also announcing a WINNER of the Flats Fishing Trip Giveaway sponsored by Sunstate Pest Management!
IN THIS WEEK’S FORECAST…
SPACE B.O.I. FORECAST
OFFSHORE
TOP TARGETS
- dolphin
- sailfish
INSHORE
TOP TARGETS
- drum
- seatrout
- snook
BEACH
TOP TARGETS
- Pompano
- Whiting
WEATHER OVERVIEW: This past Saturday was absolutely awesome weather for fishing. Unfortunately, this week isn’t expected to be as generous. Wednesday, the winds will be at the week’s lowest as the easterly winds will shift out of the West. After that, the wind will pick back up and should remain throughout the weekend. There’s a 40% of PM thunderstorms forecasted for Easter Sunday, so if you’re planning to do any fishing, it may be wise to get an early start. Getting offshore may not be an option this week, but there’s plenty of other opportunities in the lagoons, inlets and freshwater. Have a great Easter and enjoy some quality time with the ones you love.
Click here to check out the marine forecast from the National Weather Service.
LOCAL BUSINESSES AMID COVID-19
The below list of Spacefish sponsors includes the most current status regarding business operations during the mandated shutdown. Thanks for supporting our local sponsors, among all local businesses, during this unusual and difficult time.
Limited Access and/or Special Deals
Grill’s Seafood
Orders for takeout and delivery can be made via Chownow.com for all 3 Grill’s Seafood locations.
Fiber Glass Florida
The Rockledge store and warehouse is closed to customers, but orders made online will be boxed and placed in a designated location outside of the retail store. To place an order, call (321) 639-3046, email us, or make your purchase through our website. Order online for in-store pickup using the promo code “safe2020” and get 10% off.
Fish Skinz
Face Skinz are now on sale for only $10 and are shipped for free from Fishskinz.com
Business As Usual (sort of)
The following businesses are operating and open, while taking all safety precautions possible pertaining to COVID-19.
Prent Sanger – Home Lending Source
Call (321) 408-9209 for pre-approval or refinance options.
Falcon Marine
Scheduling Individual Demos on the Space Coast and Treasure Coast by Appointment Only — call (772) 236-8289.
Temporarily Closed
Jasin Youmans DMD*
*Closed except for emergencies
FSFA
Club meetings cancelled for April
GIVEAWAY CONTESTS
Win A FREE Trip with Jim Ross!
In celebration of 40 years of servicing Brevard County, Sunstate Pest Management is giving away a FREE flats/inshore fishing trip guided by the legendary Capt. Jim Ross of Fineline Fishing Charters. The five hour trip includes one to two anglers and can be redeemed within one year of winning the prize.
AND THE WINNER IS… Frank Coetzee of Orlando.
Congrats to Frank — and remember, whether you’ve got a pest problem or are just looking for a preventative pest management solution, pick up the phone and call the amazing people of Sunstate Pest at 1-800-781-PEST (7378)!
WEEKLY STRIKE-ZONE GIVEAWAY
Every week, we randomly draw a name from our email subscriber list to award a $20 Strike-Zone Fishing Gift Card. Congrats to this week’s winner, Matt Wilson of Merritt Island — Matt, please email us within 7 days to claim your prize. For everyone else, if you’re not already a subscriber, click here to enter the weekly giveaway!
Fishing Reports
In every week’s Spacefish fishing forecast, we turn to both fishing pros and average joe’s for input on what’s happening in and around Brevard County’s many fisheries. Here’s what people are saying about the bite in the Space Coast this week. And don’t forget — anyone — including YOU, can contribute a report to the list below!
Share your latest fishing trip with the Spacefish community! Login or create an account to participate!
LOCAL EVENTS
Boaters Exchange Virtual Seminar
Don’t let COVID-19 stop you from expanding upon your fishing knowledge — this month’s First Tuesday Fishing Seminar is being conducted virtually, so you can participate from home!
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THANKS FOR READING!
Thanks for reading another weekly fishing report from Spacefish. Don’t forget to listen to Spacefish ON THE RADIO every Friday at 4pm as we talk fishing with Mark Moses on SPORTS RADIO 1560 THE FAN.
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