Fishing Forecasts

A mild cold front is forecast for the area and with it the winds will rise from the northern sector. The sea can be too sporty for offshore fishing, so make plans to fish in the lagoon or in fresh water. Getting to the boat ramps won't be easy either, so plan before you arrive and find a ramp is unusable due to damage from Hurricane Nicole. These ramps are already … [Read more...] about Snook, Spanish mackerel are bent rods for fishermen on the Treasure Coast

Despite some pretty drastic changes to sport crab fishing regulations, jumbo crabs in good numbers are now starting to fill the hoops and rings of sport fishermen. Between the rough ocean conditions and a steep learning curve on how best to fish the new hoops and rings, the sport season got off to a bit of a slow start. But now anglers are getting the hang of things and … [Read more...] about Sports fishermen with crab net. North Coast Fishing Forecast

Similar to last month's abrupt weather change in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the system named Nicole passed far enough to our east to mark just one cool snap. This should allow the gulf water temperature to drop a couple more degrees to the low 70s. Meanwhile, the water in the shallower back bays will cool a bit faster as we continue to get these cold fronts that reinforce … [Read more...] about Dock and shore fishing prospects 11-15-22

Charlotte County health officials issued a red tide alert near Whidden Key, east of Lemon Bay and Buccaneer Bend. The water sample was taken a week ago. When Calusa Waterkeeper John Cassani sees it, it reminds him of the last time a hurricane hit Southwest Florida. After Irma, a red tide went up and down the coast for about two years. "It looks a little like a repeat of … [Read more...] about Red tide worsens in Southwest Florida. No fish near shore yet.

Washington Wild Steelhead managers expect inshore runs to continue a slow overall recovery from bedrock in the coming winters and spring, but four rivers are projected to remain below discharge goals and could be closed if recent seasons are an indication. That quartet includes the Willapa, Chehalis, Humptulips, and Queets-Clearwater, while the Quillayute, Hoh, and Upper … [Read more...] about Washington Coastal Winter Steelhead Forecasts

Captains Juan Garcia, James Chappell, and Jamie Connell tackle bottom, inshore and offshore fishing from Key Largo to Key West, including Islamorada and Marathon. November 11 - 13 Backcountry - Report of 4/11 Hello everybody! There is great fishing in the interior of the Florida Keys. It seems like every area of ​​Everglades National Park is producing consistent catches … [Read more...] about Florida Keys Forecast November 11, 2022

A few FWC notes to be aware of. First, the recreational harvest of greater amberjack in Gulf of Mexico state and federal waters closes Nov. 1, with the last day of harvest being Oct. 31. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued an executive order to modify the 2022-23 recreational season for greater amberjack in state waters of the Gulf of Mexico … [Read more...] about Check out this week’s Big Bend fishing report

As I begin my report, I want to warn anyone thinking of heading out to the coast this weekend to first go to the National Weather Service website for our area (for the latest update on our weather conditions. Then of seeing the effect of Hurricane Ian in our area, if anything). was learned, was that we cannot underestimate the forces of Mother Nature. Before all this bad … [Read more...] about Be safe and check the weather report first, then expect lots of action

High levels of red tide were detected at Venice Beach, Service Club Park, Venice Fishing Pier, Brohard Beach, Caspersen Beach, Manasota Key, and Blind Pass. SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. - Health leaders in Sarasota County have issued another red tide warning just days after lifting it. Water samples now show elevated levels at Venice Beach, Service Club Park, Venice Fishing … [Read more...] about Sarasota County is re-implementing red tide advisories for some beaches

VENICE, Fla. - Sarasota County Public Health officials are once again warning the public of elevated red tide levels detected at local beaches. Beaches with high red tide levels include Venice Beach, Service Club Park, Venice Fishing Pier, Brohard Beach, Caspersen Beach, Manasota Key, and Blind Pass. Some people may have mild, short-lived respiratory symptoms, such as … [Read more...] about High levels of red tide detected at Sarasota County beaches after Hurricane Ian

Fishing forecasts for Homosassa, Crystal River, Yankeetown, Waccasassa Bay, Cedar Key, Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach, Steinhatchee, and Keaton Beach. In the fall along the Big Bend, we find a few pelagic fish passing through the area. Cobia, mackerel, and pompano are the most common, but the ones I don't see around the dock cleaning tables are king. I know they're out there … [Read more...] about Big Bend Fishing Forecast November 4 – 6

Fishing report for inshore and offshore fishing in Northeast Florida from Fernandina Beach to Flagler Beach, including Jacksonville and Saint Augustine. Offshore A weekend of mild weather is forecast for our Northeast Florida forecast area, which should have some anglers ready to travel to the coast. Bluewater anglers are getting a mix of late-season sailfish, Mahi, and … [Read more...] about Northeast Florida Forecast

MIAMI - Nicole is moving into west-central Florida after making landfall early Thursday morning off the state's east coast. The storm made landfall as a hurricane around 3 a.m. south of Vero Beach with winds of 75 mph. As of 10 a.m., Tropical Storm Nicole's winds had weakened to 50 mph, and was located about 30 miles northeast of Tampa, moving west-northwest at 16 miles per … [Read more...] about Tropical Storm Nicole: Collapses Part of Anglin’s Fishing Pier in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

OLYMPIA, Wash. According to a news release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, fisheries managers in Washington and Oregon have agreed to close the recreational Chinook fishery in the lower and middle Columbia River effective Oct. 8. The US v. Oregon Technical Advisory Committee forecasts and monitors salmon and steelhead returns from the Columbia River. At its … [Read more...] about Updated Fish Forecasts for Changing Recreational Fishing Guidelines