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Ft. Pierce Inshore - Offshore Report by
Joe Ward
(4/20/2007)
Trout bite still strong inshore - dolphin and kings offshore.
Trout bite still strong inshore - dolphin and kings offshore.
Trout Inshore and Kingfish Offshore by
Joe Ward
(4/12/2007)
Trout bite still hot inshore and kingfish bite hot offshore.
Trout bite still hot inshore and kingfish bite hot offshore.
Red Hot Trout Bite and Dolphin Bite Improving by
Joe Ward
(4/05/2007)
Red hot trout bite inshore & dolphin bite improving offshore. The inshore fishing has gotten better and better as the week has gone on. But, if this cold front does move in -- who knows what will take place. The trout bite has been red hot for anglers fishing to the south in the river at places like Bear Point, Little Mud Creek and the flats just north of the Jensen Beach Causeway.
Red hot trout bite inshore & dolphin bite improving offshore. The inshore fishing has gotten better and better as the week has gone on. But, if this cold front does move in -- who knows what will take place. The trout bite has been red hot for anglers fishing to the south in the river at places like Bear Point, Little Mud Creek and the flats just north of the Jensen Beach Causeway.
Ft. Pierce Inshore - Offshore Report by
Joe Ward
(3/29/2007)
Trout bite still strong even with all the wind. he trout have been hanging out in 2 to 3 feet of water. A soft plastic bait or a top water plug has been the way to go. The snapper, sheepshead and black drum are still around the bridges and any other structure you can find. A small live shrimp has been working good for these fish.
Trout bite still strong even with all the wind. he trout have been hanging out in 2 to 3 feet of water. A soft plastic bait or a top water plug has been the way to go. The snapper, sheepshead and black drum are still around the bridges and any other structure you can find. A small live shrimp has been working good for these fish.
High Winds but Still Got The Trout by
Joe Ward
(3/22/2007)
Even with the wind we caught a good number of trout this week.
Even with the wind we caught a good number of trout this week.
Ft. Pierce Inshore - Offshore Report by Capt. Joe Ward by
Joe Ward
(3/16/2007)
Inshore fishing remains steady dispite the wind. Offshore fishing on & off.
Inshore fishing remains steady dispite the wind. Offshore fishing on & off.
Offshore bite looking good by
Tris Colket
(3/13/2007)
There continues to be a cosistent dolphin bite off of Ft. Pierce and south to St. Lucie Inlet. We are finding them anywhere from the offshore bar on out to 180'. The kings hanging inshore of the dolphin and the cobia are still on the manta rays wherever they happen to be feeding. This late in the season, sailfish have been raised and caught almost every day for the last week or so.
There continues to be a cosistent dolphin bite off of Ft. Pierce and south to St. Lucie Inlet. We are finding them anywhere from the offshore bar on out to 180'. The kings hanging inshore of the dolphin and the cobia are still on the manta rays wherever they happen to be feeding. This late in the season, sailfish have been raised and caught almost every day for the last week or so.
Ft. Pierce Inshore - Offshore Report by
Joe Ward
(3/08/2007)
Cobia bite still strong offshore. Snook and sheepshead inshore.
Cobia bite still strong offshore. Snook and sheepshead inshore.
Cobia Moving in Ft Pierce by
Joe Ward
(3/01/2007)
Cobia moving in. 63 pounder caught on Monday. The offshore fishing has been good on the days you could get out. There were several big cobia reported in 40 to 60 feet of water. Most of them were caught on a feather.
Cobia moving in. 63 pounder caught on Monday. The offshore fishing has been good on the days you could get out. There were several big cobia reported in 40 to 60 feet of water. Most of them were caught on a feather.
Big Snook Inshore Ft. Pierce by
Joe Ward
(2/23/2007)
Big snook inshore and offshore is getting better. The snook bite around the local bridges and in the Ft. Pierce Inlet has been steady. The one problem has been that the fish were either over the slot or under the slot. I only got a few reports of keepers. A Red Tail Hawk has been hard to beat this week with pinfish and select shrimp a close second.
Big snook inshore and offshore is getting better. The snook bite around the local bridges and in the Ft. Pierce Inlet has been steady. The one problem has been that the fish were either over the slot or under the slot. I only got a few reports of keepers. A Red Tail Hawk has been hard to beat this week with pinfish and select shrimp a close second.
Big Snook In The Turning Basin by
Joe Ward
(2/15/2007)
Wind has made fishing tricky. Big snook in the Turning Basin. Once again, sea conditions haven't been that great but they have been fishable. I got good reports of sea bass, triggerfish, snapper and grouper coming from the party boats that were fishing in 60 to 90 feet of water.
Wind has made fishing tricky. Big snook in the Turning Basin. Once again, sea conditions haven't been that great but they have been fishable. I got good reports of sea bass, triggerfish, snapper and grouper coming from the party boats that were fishing in 60 to 90 feet of water.
Teen Anglers Inshore Fishing Tournament by
Joe Ward
(2/08/2007)
The local chapter of Teen Anglers will hold their monthly inshore fishing tournament on Sunday, February 18th at Jaycee Park in Ft. Pierce. The teens will fish from 6:45am until noon. They will receive trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the middle and high school divisions. Teen Anglers is for the 12 to 18 age group and if you would like to join or want more info just go to the web at www.teenanglers.org
The local chapter of Teen Anglers will hold their monthly inshore fishing tournament on Sunday, February 18th at Jaycee Park in Ft. Pierce. The teens will fish from 6:45am until noon. They will receive trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the middle and high school divisions. Teen Anglers is for the 12 to 18 age group and if you would like to join or want more info just go to the web at www.teenanglers.org
Ft. Pierce Inshore - Offshore Report by
Joe Ward
(2/01/2007)
The inshore fishing has been good this week in areas out of the wind. The big news this week is the opening of snook season. I got good reports of fish being caught around the bridges and in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. Anglers reported that they were using everything from live shrimp to a Red Tail hawk.
The inshore fishing has been good this week in areas out of the wind. The big news this week is the opening of snook season. I got good reports of fish being caught around the bridges and in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. Anglers reported that they were using everything from live shrimp to a Red Tail hawk.
Shore Fishing Tournament For Junior Teen Anglers by
Joe Ward
(1/25/2007)
The next from shore fishing tournament for the Junior Teen Anglers will be held on February 3rd at Harbour Pointe Park in Ft. Pierce. The Junior Teen's will fish from 9am until 11am.
The next from shore fishing tournament for the Junior Teen Anglers will be held on February 3rd at Harbour Pointe Park in Ft. Pierce. The Junior Teen's will fish from 9am until 11am.
Sheepshead Are Everywhere! by
Joe Ward
(1/18/2007)
Sheepshead are everywhere and a good trout bite. The weather this week hasn't been perfect for fishing unless you fished on Tuesday which was beautiful. I have been getting good reports of catch and release snook around both the North and South Bridges and along the lighted docks in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. Most anglers have been using small baits like a small greenie, a small pinfish and even small live shrimp.
Sheepshead are everywhere and a good trout bite. The weather this week hasn't been perfect for fishing unless you fished on Tuesday which was beautiful. I have been getting good reports of catch and release snook around both the North and South Bridges and along the lighted docks in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. Most anglers have been using small baits like a small greenie, a small pinfish and even small live shrimp.
Sailfish Bite Is Picking Up Offshore Ft. Pierce by
Joe Ward
(1/11/2007)
Still a strong trout bite inshore and sailfish bite picking up. Since the opening of trout season on January 1st there has been lots of good reports from both north and south in the river. To the South the bite has been from Bear Point down to Blind Creek and to the North it has been from the North Bridge to the Moorings Flats in Vero Beach. Try a live shrimp fished under a popping cork in 1 to 3 feet of water.
Still a strong trout bite inshore and sailfish bite picking up. Since the opening of trout season on January 1st there has been lots of good reports from both north and south in the river. To the South the bite has been from Bear Point down to Blind Creek and to the North it has been from the North Bridge to the Moorings Flats in Vero Beach. Try a live shrimp fished under a popping cork in 1 to 3 feet of water.
Opening Of Trout Season Fishing Report by
Joe Ward
(1/04/2007)
The opening of trout season has been slow. The inshore reports have been slow coming in this past week. With the opening of trout season the best bite has been along the docks along North and South Indian River Drive. From dark to daylight try free lining a live shrimp. This has been working the best this past week. The redfish have pushed in close to the mangroves -- try using a soft plastic baits or a live shrimp.
The opening of trout season has been slow. The inshore reports have been slow coming in this past week. With the opening of trout season the best bite has been along the docks along North and South Indian River Drive. From dark to daylight try free lining a live shrimp. This has been working the best this past week. The redfish have pushed in close to the mangroves -- try using a soft plastic baits or a live shrimp.
Strong Sailfish Bite Offshore Ft Pierce by
Joe Ward
(12/28/2006)
Inshore fishing good and sailfish bite going strong offshore. The bottom fishing has been OK on the calmer days for snapper, grouper, seabass and other bottom fish. The best bite seems to be to the north of the Ft. Pierce Inlet over the wrecks and reefs.
Inshore fishing good and sailfish bite going strong offshore. The bottom fishing has been OK on the calmer days for snapper, grouper, seabass and other bottom fish. The best bite seems to be to the north of the Ft. Pierce Inlet over the wrecks and reefs.
Teen Angler Tournament Report by
Joe Ward
(12/22/2006)
Inshore fishing has been slow if you could get out of the wind and there has been no offshore fishing. Last Sunday was the monthly inshore fishing tournament for the local chapter of Teen Anglers. As usual the teen's made a good showing with their fish. In the middle school division 1st place and biggest fish of the tournament went to Dillion Roberts-Louria of Forest Grove for the 4lb. 12oz. redfish he caught.
Inshore fishing has been slow if you could get out of the wind and there has been no offshore fishing. Last Sunday was the monthly inshore fishing tournament for the local chapter of Teen Anglers. As usual the teen's made a good showing with their fish. In the middle school division 1st place and biggest fish of the tournament went to Dillion Roberts-Louria of Forest Grove for the 4lb. 12oz. redfish he caught.
Ft. Pierce Inshore - Offshore Report by
Joe Ward
(12/14/2006)
The wind isn't keeping the snook anglers from fishing until the season closes. Most of the week the sea conditions were only good for the bigger boats and they reported sailfish, again to the north of the Ft. Pierce Inlet. The bite has been starting in 80 feet of water but, along with the sails you had to put up with the cuda's, sharks and the kingfish. Most of the kingfish reported were in 50 to 70 feet of water and taking a slow trolled live bait if you could find them.
The wind isn't keeping the snook anglers from fishing until the season closes. Most of the week the sea conditions were only good for the bigger boats and they reported sailfish, again to the north of the Ft. Pierce Inlet. The bite has been starting in 80 feet of water but, along with the sails you had to put up with the cuda's, sharks and the kingfish. Most of the kingfish reported were in 50 to 70 feet of water and taking a slow trolled live bait if you could find them.
Trout Bite Is Good In Deepr Holes by
Joe Ward
(12/07/2006)
The catwalks of the South Bridge has been a good place to fish for the land locked anglers. They have been reporting good catches of sheepshead, snapper, flounder, croakers, sand perch and a few nice size black drum. Most of the fish were caught on a live shrimp. The trout both to the north and south in the river have been in the deeper holes along the flats. Remember that trout season is still closed and you need to handle the trout as little as possible.
The catwalks of the South Bridge has been a good place to fish for the land locked anglers. They have been reporting good catches of sheepshead, snapper, flounder, croakers, sand perch and a few nice size black drum. Most of the fish were caught on a live shrimp. The trout both to the north and south in the river have been in the deeper holes along the flats. Remember that trout season is still closed and you need to handle the trout as little as possible.
High Winds In Ft Pierce Have Not Slowed Down The Fishing by
Joe Ward
(11/30/2006)
Even with the wind and rain the fish are active. The inshore fishing this week has been good if you were brave enough to fish in the rain and wind. There were a couple of mornings that it wasn't that bad. On Tuesday my charter caught and released all the big trout we could handle. We were using a live shrimp and free lining it. Trout season remains closed in November and December.
Even with the wind and rain the fish are active. The inshore fishing this week has been good if you were brave enough to fish in the rain and wind. There were a couple of mornings that it wasn't that bad. On Tuesday my charter caught and released all the big trout we could handle. We were using a live shrimp and free lining it. Trout season remains closed in November and December.
Flounder and Snook Bite Good Inshore Ft Pierce by
Joe Ward
(11/26/2006)
Flounder and snook bite has been good inshore and sailfish and dolphin offshore. The inshore fishing has been good even with the cold temps and the wind. The snook action has been good around both the North and South Bridges at night at the beginning of the our going tide. A live pinfish or a hand pick shrimp have been the way to go. I did get a report of an over the slot snook caught on a Flair Hawk in the Turning Basin.
Flounder and snook bite has been good inshore and sailfish and dolphin offshore. The inshore fishing has been good even with the cold temps and the wind. The snook action has been good around both the North and South Bridges at night at the beginning of the our going tide. A live pinfish or a hand pick shrimp have been the way to go. I did get a report of an over the slot snook caught on a Flair Hawk in the Turning Basin.
S.K.A. Nationals Kingfish Association Is Here by
Joe Ward
(11/17/2006)
With the S.K.A. National here this week everyone id looking for kingfish.
With the S.K.A. National here this week everyone id looking for kingfish.
Fishing Will Pick Up When Winds Calms Down by
Joe Ward
(11/08/2006)
Wind blowing -- not much fishing. Fishing will pick up when the wind lays down. The inshore fishing this week has been tough to say the least. The strong winds have kept most anglers at home. But, as the wind lays down look for the water to start clearing up and for lots of action from the snook. The best places will be around the local bridges and in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. The croakers, sheepshead and weakfish will be in the deeper holes of the Intercoastal. But for now the only reports are that there is plenty of jacks in the Ft. Pierce Inlet.
Wind blowing -- not much fishing. Fishing will pick up when the wind lays down. The inshore fishing this week has been tough to say the least. The strong winds have kept most anglers at home. But, as the wind lays down look for the water to start clearing up and for lots of action from the snook. The best places will be around the local bridges and in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. The croakers, sheepshead and weakfish will be in the deeper holes of the Intercoastal. But for now the only reports are that there is plenty of jacks in the Ft. Pierce Inlet.
High Winds and Sloppy Seas by
Joe Ward
(11/01/2006)
Due to the wind conditions the fishing has been slow. The ocean has been sloppy with only a few big boats trying with only a few fish to report. The handful of dolphin that were caught came from 160 to 180 feet of water and were caught on naked ballyhoo. A few kings were reported in 60 to 90 feet of water and they were taking a live blue runner.
Due to the wind conditions the fishing has been slow. The ocean has been sloppy with only a few big boats trying with only a few fish to report. The handful of dolphin that were caught came from 160 to 180 feet of water and were caught on naked ballyhoo. A few kings were reported in 60 to 90 feet of water and they were taking a live blue runner.
Good Dolphin and Sailfish Bite by
Joe Ward
(10/25/2006)
The inshore fishing was improving beofre the wind started. The dolphin and sailfish bite was good over the weekend.
The inshore fishing was improving beofre the wind started. The dolphin and sailfish bite was good over the weekend.
Good Trout Bite Inshore Ft Pierce by
Joe Ward
(10/19/2006)
The trout bite has been good inshore and the seas are laying down and the fishing is improving. The inshore fishing has been good for some anglers and slow for others. I have been getting reports of some nice trout early in the morning up around the Moorings Flats to the North and finger mullet has been the bait to use.
The trout bite has been good inshore and the seas are laying down and the fishing is improving. The inshore fishing has been good for some anglers and slow for others. I have been getting reports of some nice trout early in the morning up around the Moorings Flats to the North and finger mullet has been the bait to use.
Snook Bite Is Getting Better Ft Pierce Inshore by
Joe Ward
(10/11/2006)
Snook bite is betting better, dolphin and kingfish bite still going strong. The inshore fishing has improved some this week for the anglers looking for snook. It is still not a red hot bite but the reports from the local bridges and in the Turning Basin are improving. The best catches are coming form the late night tide change and a live bait like a croaker, pinfish, mullet or a select shrimp have produced the most fish.
Snook bite is betting better, dolphin and kingfish bite still going strong. The inshore fishing has improved some this week for the anglers looking for snook. It is still not a red hot bite but the reports from the local bridges and in the Turning Basin are improving. The best catches are coming form the late night tide change and a live bait like a croaker, pinfish, mullet or a select shrimp have produced the most fish.
Good Dolphin Bite Ft Pierce Offshore by
Joe Ward
(10/05/2006)
With the wind picking up it has made the water inshore dirty and rough offshore. The inshore fishing has been up and down this week as the wind has just kept blowing and has made the water cloudy again. Some anglers are finding a few keeper size snook around the bridges in Ft. Pierce as well as a few in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. Live baits like pinfish, croakers and mullet have been working the best.
With the wind picking up it has made the water inshore dirty and rough offshore. The inshore fishing has been up and down this week as the wind has just kept blowing and has made the water cloudy again. Some anglers are finding a few keeper size snook around the bridges in Ft. Pierce as well as a few in the Ft. Pierce Inlet. Live baits like pinfish, croakers and mullet have been working the best.