October Inshore Fishing Forecast:
October is almost here on the Treasure Coast announcing the arrival of fall. The mullet run along the eastern Atlantic is in full swing now, bringing along many species that follow the schools of baitfish to feed. Spanish mackerel, bluefish, snook, tarpon and many others will be chasing bait from the beaches to the flats. It's a great time of year to fish the Indian River!
As the fall weather arrives, it gradually changes the wind patterns. Expect more windy days out there and chances of rain anytime during the day. Let's sure hope that we won't be dealing with any hurricanes this year!! Enough is enough!!!
Get out early for some great top water action in October. As the water temperatures gradually start cooling down, the trout and snook will be out early for brunch on the flats. They will head back off the flats as the sun warms up, so fish along the edges after the early bite. Redfish will continue to patrol the flats most of the day. Gold spoons, jerk baits and DOA shrimp will work great this time of year. Live bait is hard to pass up, so try shrimp or pinfish on popping corks.
The inlets and bridges will be holding snook, black drum and sheephead for those anglers. Live bait is always the best choice. Night time will offer snook on jigs, Bomber type lures and live bait. The docks and jetties are also great places for finding snook hangouts. You will find some anglers trolling around the inlet areas, while other will anchor in their favorite spots and drop bait. Last year provided great snook fishing in the area and it looks like this year should be just as good.
I will continue to fish the flats for reds throughout the fall. The past couple of years has been wonderful on the Fort Pierce flats for redfish. Schools of up to a hundred fish have been around the river and it has been lots of fun watching a good number of double hookups this year. We have been fortunate to see the redfish population on the rise in this area. Let's hope they continues to give us lots of fishing memories on the flats.
Tip of the Week!
Help keep our flat healthy! Please remember to not run up on them and leave prop scars that harm the grasses. If everyone works to keep them safe, the fishing will continue to improve each year. Let's not wait until they are dying to take action......
Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!
Good Fishing!
Capt. Charlie Conner
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captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com