Fort Pierce Fishing Report

April 7, 2017

Fort Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bite has been steady inshore this week. For the most part everything is on schedule, aside from the recent wind which has thrown a few fish off. Trout and Redfish are resilient and when anglers are able to make it on the water they are catching fish. Target Trout during the golden hours, sunrise and sunset. With the weather and murky water you’ll want to be using live bait for attraction. The same story goes for Reds, however they are pushing up to the shallower water. They don’t necessarily mind a bit of dirty water, but they still like to keep shallow. Searching areas such as Pumphouse Road in Titusville will be key. Of course, we can’t forget about the Snook as they hold up on docks and mangrove shorelines up and down the coast. Sizes and numbers are good throughout. They too, will likely come on live bait. Deeper docks may be holding Drum, so don’t be surprised if you hook them as a bycatch. The new kid in town has been Bluefish, and they’re coming in with style. Huge sizes have invaded the beaches, in some areas scaring off other species. Pompano and Whiting can be caught from the beach as well, however they aren’t as consistent down the coast. Towards Indian River you can find them in the inlets, but be prepared for a fight.

OFFSHORE – Unsurprisingly wind has made it tough to get offshore this week however a few weather windows have allowed anglers to make quick trips and take advantage of the bite. By far, the best bite has been from the incoming Dolphin as they make their way in. Towards Daytona, anglers are still travelling quite far, to 2500 feet of water to find them. By the time we get to Indian River they are as close as 120 feet of water. The sizes are decent so far and when the weather allows they are definitely worth going after. The bottom bite is also producing this week. Amberjack have turned up from roughly 90 feet of water out of the Indian River area. Sandbar Sharks can also be found swimming offshore, but most anglers are avoiding them while targeting Ajs during the few opportunities they have. Swimming above, anglers are excited to see Kings making their way closer to shore. It shouldn’t be long before they are nearshore. Target them on the troll as they have been quite active over the past week.

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INSHORE – Tripletail are in the port on the buoy lines. The inlet is holding a hot Snook (Snook, Common) bite into this week. Monster Bluefish are also around. They are New Jersey Bluefish holding up here and they are up to 20 pounds in big schools which is rare for the area. This time of year they are normally hot however they are usually up to 5 pounds. The big fish just seem to have taken a break on their way up. They will likely continue their move soon. Cobia are a bit scattered but anglers are hooking a few free swimmers here and there.

OFFSHORE – Dolphin fishing has begun to pick up from 150 to 200 feet of water, look for weedlines. Tuna are hot for anglers heading to the other side. Yellowfin (Tuna, Yellowfin) in particular are decent sizes as we head to the West side of the Gulf Stream and the bite is great.




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March 24, 2017

Fort Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – There is a superb variety of fish to be taken inshore this week. The Trout in particular are the main bite so far. The early morning and late evening bite has been, hands down, the best time to fish from Daytona to Port St. Lucie. A variety of setups are working to hook them including both live and artificial baits. As we move towards Titusville we see live bait being more successful. Overall there has been no trouble stacking up a few good Trout. Typically talking about Redfish goes hand in hand with Trout however this week they seem to be a bit more scattered. They are still worth targeting inshore however there are no impressive numbers to report.
Snook are a close second in terms of the hot bite. They, too, are being caught from Daytona through Port St. Lucie. They aren’t too picky in terms of what they have been taking. Artificials such as Spoolteks and Flare Hawks are working along with live Pilchards, Menhaden or Mullet. They seem to be an easy fish to land this week if you are looking for a quick catch.
The typical early Spring fish are beginning to heat up. We are seeing Sheepshead on structure, Drum in the Lagoon, along with Pompano, Bluefish and Whiting heating up on the beaches. We are also seeing tons of bait moving into the coastal areas. Everything is looking good to improve throughout the next few weeks and fire up a great Spring bite.

OFFSHORE – Now that we are finally seeing some nicer weather the bite is beginning to improve. Dolphin are the main catch from Daytona to Port St. Lucie. The sizes are great so far and the bite is steady. Anglers are targeting them anywhere from 150 feet of water and out, with some areas being just a bit closer in 90 feet. Anglers haven’t had any trouble hooking up the past week.
Kings are the next more prominent target into this week. They continue to show up, scattered with Cobia a bit closer to the coast. Anglers are trolling with live bait such as Ballyhoo or Cigar Minnows.
The bottom bite has been producing the usual Snapper and Amberjack anywhere from 60 feet and out. Cape Canaveral and Sebastian in particular have been hot areas to target them.

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March 17, 2017

Fort Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Even though it’s been tough to get offshore this week there has been a fantastic bite for anglers heading to the surf or the inshore. We are seeing a nice variety of fish starting with a hot Drum bite from Daytona through Vero Beach area. As usual you can find them on structures as well as on the beaches and in the rivers. They are also taking a variety of bait setups including cut Clams, Shrimp or Fishbites. Plenty of Sheepshead are mixed in as they begin to fire up. You can fish them using similar bait setups.
As always, the typical Redfish, Trout and Snook are hanging around. Redfish seem to prefer the Island life so areas like Cucumber Island and the spoil islands will be key. Trout are improving as we move South but if you are targeting them be prepared to be heading out in the early morning for the best bite. Snook can’t seem to make up their minds so they are just about everywhere. It doesn’t take much looking to find them however hooking them will require Pinfish or Greenies this week.
Scattered reports of Flounder on the jetties as well as Pompano and Mackerel on the beach are beginning to come in and they should fire up as the weather improves. Bait is also beginning to show up which is a promising sign.

OFFSHORE – Despite tough fishing conditions there still some anglers braving the waters to take advantage of the unpressured bite. That being said, most reports are coming from closer wrecks and reefs with the bottom bite being more successful. Snapper are turning up in a variety of species this week and can be found consistently from Daytona to Vero. Head out to about 12 miles or look for ledges in 90 feet of water to find the best fish.
With the recent wind there has surprisingly been little debris floating around for Dolphin to be swimming under, so they are fairly scattered into this week. There are some nice catches turning up for anglers trolling Ballyhoo however they are nowhere near a steady bite. King Mackerel and Cobia are hit or miss throughout the region however they are out there if you are targeting them. If you can make it far enough offshore on a nice day, Sailfish have been caught out of Port St. Lucie.

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Pro Angler Team

March 10, 2017

Fort Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snook season has been pretty good throughout the Central East Coast of Florida. The hottest bite this week was out of Ft. Pierce. Charter Captains and recreational anglers alike were finding success on live bait or jigs around bridges. Port St. Lucie saw good action in the spillway and locks, you can use shiners here. Nighttime Snook anglers are crediting most of the catches to using Windcheaters, Long As, Live Targets and also Shrimp. Pompano, when you can fish the surf, are decent from the beach in Daytona and Cocoa Beach but windy. They are also at the inlet around Ft. Peirce. Anglers are also doing well from the beach in port. St. Lucie fishing from Sandbar into the drop using goofy jigs or flare hawks. There has been Bluefish mixed in aswell. The Redfish and Trout bite has been steady, though not amazing. The best reports we had all week came from Mosquito Lagoon, where fish were tailing when the wind took a break. The bite was also good near Queen’s Cove on an outgoing tide, and Port St. Lucie saw both Trout and Redfish doing alright to the South.

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OFFSHORE – Anglers saw a few bumpy days this week. We would normally expect reports on Mahi, Sailfish, Snappers and Grouper at this time of year. Blame the weather for a limited number of fishable days. Wahoo fishing was slow but should pick up out of Daytona as the full moon sets in. Amberjack have fished well from 80 to 130 feet of water. A live pinfish or other live bait sent to the bottom should do the trick. Red Snapper have been caught and released all over, especially off of Daytona. There are also a lot of reports of Kingfish caught this past week. Good numbers, combined with some poor seas, have kept a lot of angler in 60 to 90 feet of water trolling Clarkspoons, Bluerunners and Threadfins.




Pro Angler Team

March 3, 2017

Fort Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Trout fishing has been much better here than for Northeast Florida. If you like Trout fishing with live bait, expect to get into some Snook as well. Since the water has been warm, the Snook are fired up from Daytona to anywhere south of that. Most of the big Snook have been caught in the high current areas such as inlets. There’s still some Pompano being caught from the surf throughout the region, they just aren’t on fire. Whiting are mixed in with the Pompano and you can fish some inshore structures for Sheepshead.

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OFFSHORE – A few bumpy days kept the boats close and the focus on Cobia, Kings and Ajs. Cape Canaveral landings saw decent number of King Mackerel and Cobia landed this week. Most of the Kings came off of 8A or Pelican, Cobia from fishing structures. There hasn’t been much talk of Cobia on Rays yet, we’re going to have to stick to deeper water for now. It can’t hurt, however, to keep an eye out for them when fishing buoys for Tripletail. Amberjack continued to fish well when the boats could get to at least 80 feet of water. Some popular baits were live Pinfish and Pigfish.




Pro Angler Team

March 3, 2017

Vero Beach Fishing Report

INSHORE – Trout fishing has been much better here than for Northeast Florida. If you like Trout fishing with live bait, expect to get into some Snook as well. Since the water has been warm, the Snook are fired up from Daytona to anywhere south of that. Most of the big Snook have been caught in the high current areas such as inlets. There’s still some Pompano being caught from the surf throughout the region, they just aren’t on fire. Whiting are mixed in with the Pompano and you can fish some inshore structures for Sheepshead.

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OFFSHORE – A few bumpy days kept the boats close and the focus on Cobia, Kings and Ajs. Cape Canaveral landings saw decent number of King Mackerel and Cobia landed this week. Most of the Kings came off of 8A or Pelican, Cobia from fishing structures. There hasn’t been much talk of Cobia on Rays yet, we’re going to have to stick to deeper water for now. It can’t hurt, however, to keep an eye out for them when fishing buoys for Tripletail. Amberjack continued to fish well when the boats could get to at least 80 feet of water. Some popular baits were live Pinfish and Pigfish.




Pro Angler Team

February 24, 2017

Fort Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Shallow water anglers around Titusville and into Mosquito Lagoon had a few days of good Redfish, Black Drum and Trout fishing. Most of the fish were caught on the flats. Haulover Canal in particular also had a good Sheepshead bite. The beaches from New Smyrna down to Sebastian had good scatterings of Pompano and some Whiting. Southern Flounder were even caught off of Sebastian area beaches.

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OFFSHORE – Private Boats and Charter Boats alike found good King Mackerel opportunities from Cape Canaveral down to Sebastian Inlet. Off of Cape Canaveral in particular, Captains reported lots of Kings being caught around 8A. The only thing that seemed to slow the fishing down was a little bit of weather.
Cobia reports were slim this week although the Palm Bay / Melbourne area did offer up some of these fish in 60 ft of water. Offshore bait had been a little lean from Daytona Beach and South towards Stuart, trolling for Dolphin only saw a few boats hooking Gaffers.




Pro Angler Team

February 24, 2017

Vero Beach Fishing Report

INSHORE – Shallow water anglers around Titusville and into Mosquito Lagoon had a few days of good Redfish, Black Drum and Trout fishing. Most of the fish were caught on the flats. Haulover Canal in particular also had a good Sheepshead bite. The beaches from New Smyrna down to Sebastian had good scatterings of Pompano and some Whiting. Southern Flounder were even caught off of Sebastian area beaches.

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OFFSHORE – Private Boats and Charter Boats alike found good King Mackerel opportunities from Cape Canaveral down to Sebastian Inlet. Off of Cape Canaveral in particular, Captains reported lots of Kings being caught around 8A. The only thing that seemed to slow the fishing down was a little bit of weather.
Cobia reports were slim this week although the Palm Bay / Melbourne area did offer up some of these fish in 60 ft of water. Offshore bait had been a little lean from Daytona Beach and South towards Stuart, trolling for Dolphin only saw a few boats hooking Gaffers.




Pro Angler Team

February 17, 2017

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Beach fishing has been decent throughout the region. Whiting, Bluefish and Pompano are being caught in good numbers up around New Smyrna Beach. As you go South towards Cocoa Beach you will begin to see more Redfish, Black Drum and Sharks such as Blacktip, Spinner and Blacknose on the beach. Palm Bay and Melbourne area in particular has a good number of Sharks chasing Whiting on the beach.
Inlet fishing from Palm Bay down to Port St. Lucie has been really productive for Snook anglers. Jack Crevalle are also being caught while Snook fishing. Most of the Jacks have been caught South of Vero beach.
Trout and Redfish haven’t been spectacular by any means however they are around any of the usual inshore flats and creeks all throughout Indian River. Shrimp, MirrOdines and DOAs will hook them.


OFFSHORE – For anyone looking to catch some Wahoo on the high speed troll they can travel to the gulf stream out of Daytona / New Smyrna area or South of Port St. Lucie. Dolphin have been really scattered. The best areas to head out of will be Palm Bay / Melbourne or farther South of Stuart. Kingfish and Sailfish have been decent when the boats can get out. Successful boats have launched out of Port Canaveral, Fort Pierce and South.
Offshore and nearshore bottom fishing was strongest from Palm Bay down to Vero Beach. Mostly Lanes and Vermillion Snapper are turning up. As you move farther South Mangroves are mixed in. Particularly off of Stuart there are plenty of catch and release Triggerfish. The only real word on Cobia came in from anglers fishing the wrecks and reefs out of Vero Beach.

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Pro Angler Team

February 9, 2017

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – We are seeing a few Snapper (Snapper, Gray) inshore as well. They are still holding up on structure around the channel ledges. Shrimp has been the key to catching them along with assorted whitebait. Snook (Snook, Common) have been biting well at night around the jetty. Live bait on a jig has been a great setup, you can even sight fish for them the water is so clear. We expect them to heat up with the upcoming front. During the day the Snook can be found around the inlet during an outgoing tide. Very few are hanging around the bridges. Pompano (Pompano, Florida) are consistent for beach fishermen. Search the power plant or Walton Rocks to find them as well. You can also find them around the inlet with a few Flounder (Flounder, Southern) mixed in. Inshore, the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are in shallow from 3-5 ft. Soft plastics in red are doing well towards the Power Plant towards the midway. The outgoing tide is best. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!

OFFSHORE – Anglers heading to the nearshore this week won’t be disappointed with the bite. We are seeing steady Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) turn up in 60-80 ft on wrecks, reefs and structure. Generally live Shrimp will do well to hook them right off the bottom. Kingfish (Mackerel, King) have also turned up off the reef and they are mixed in with a steady Cobia bite. Farther out we are seeing a few Wahoo being caught. The high speed troll is often the most productive method to catch them. Around the color change, the Dolphin are biting. They can also be found mixed with Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) from 150-200 ft. Live bait, such as Ballyhoo, has been really productive for the offshore bite.




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February 1, 2017

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The river is productive for Redfish (Drum, Red) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) taking live Shrimp. Crabs are a good alternative. It’s a bit too cold for artificial setups. Snook are slow in the river. Black Drum (Drum, Black) and Sheepshead are swimming the channel edges taking Shrimp and Crabs. At the inlets the Snook (Snook, Common) and Redfish are doing well. Bucktails and live Shrimp are working best to hook them. Bull Reds and slot Snook have been caught around Sebastian. Fort Peirce is slow. Pompano (Pompano, Florida) anglers are doing well on South Beach and Round Island. Sand Fleas and Clams are your best bait. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!

OFFSHORE – Muttons have been biting this week along with Mangroves and tons of Lanes (Snapper, Lane & Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Mutton). Kingfish (Mackerel, King), Dolphin and a few Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) have been caught on the troll.




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February 1, 2017

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The river is productive for Redfish (Drum, Red) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) taking live Shrimp. Crabs are a good alternative. It’s a bit too cold for artificial setups. Snook are slow in the river. Black Drum (Drum, Black) and Sheepshead are swimming the channel edges taking Shrimp and Crabs. At the inlets the Snook (Snook, Common) and Redfish are doing well. Bucktails and live Shrimp are working best to hook them. Bull Reds and slot Snook have been caught around Sebastian. Fort Peirce is slow. Pompano (Pompano, Florida) anglers are doing well on South Beach and Round Island. Sand Fleas and Clams are your best bait. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!

OFFSHORE – Muttons have been biting this week along with Mangroves and tons of Lanes (Snapper, Lane & Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Mutton). Kingfish (Mackerel, King), Dolphin and a few Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) have been caught on the troll.




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January 26, 2017

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – This week we were seeing a good bite of Snook (Snook, Common) on jigs. Minnows are working to hook them as well. Search the bridges and jetties to locate them during the incoming tide. They are catch and release however anglers are preparing for the season to open soon. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are plentiful in roughly 3-5 ft of water. The cool, grassy areas are the best places to find them. Live bait such as Shrimp is working best in the Southern areas during the outgoing tide. There are some Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) and Ladyfish mixed in and can be caught incidentally. From the beach, Pompano (Pompano, Florida) were swimming the inlet and Sailfish flats to the South. J.C. Park in Fort Pierce. The best time to fish was around the incoming tide. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) can be caught on jigs and live bait inshore too. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!

OFFSHORE – With the recent windy weather fishing has been a bit difficult offshore. When anglers are able to get on the water they were seeing a mixed bite of Dolphin and a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) towards the South. When you can get out and there is enough wind, live bait on a kite has been the best option in 100-120 ft. When conditions are calmer anglers are catching them on the troll. Closer in there have also been reports of Kings (Mackerel, King) on the reef.




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January 19, 2017

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The beach fishing is strong for Pompano this week. They are all along Vero beach and to the South. Earlier in the morning is best, before 9am. Sand Fleas and Clams are your best baits along with Fish bites in combination. River fishing is great for large Sheepshead. Spanish Mackerel (Mackerel, Spanish) are mixed in. They are easy to find tossing silver spoons along the channel edges. The occasional Pompano (Pompano, Florida) has shown up as well. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) have also been productive along the grass flats and mangrove edges.

OFFSHORE – Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) have been great with the rough water the past few weeks. Bottom fishing has been difficult for the same reason. The troll and kite fishing is far more productive.




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January 11, 2017

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

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January 5, 2017

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The bite has been a bit more productive into this week. Tripletail have been caught on structure around St. Lucie inlet over to the Stuart Causeway. The sizes are great so far. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) have been far more active on the West side of the river around Harbor Branch and to the North. The Trout are more prominent than the Reds. Shrimp under a cork is a consistently good setup. Anglers are heading to the dock lights at night for a good Snook (Snook, Common) bite. The jetties in Fort Pierce are also producing good sizes. The bridges will also produce some good fishing but are better on an outgoing tide. Flair Hawks are working well along with small MirrOlures and Deceivers in white. If you are heading to the South jetty you can expect to find Flounder (Flounder, Southern) taking live Shrimp on an incoming tide. From the beach we are seeing a great Pompano (Pompano, Florida) bite along the Sailfish flats as well as the Jensen Beach and Stuart Causeways. We hope to see this continue into the weekend. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below to reveal tons of information and tips to catch!

OFFSHORE – Now that we are seeing a bit nicer weather the offshore fishing is heating back up! Closer in there have been reports of Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) in Peck’s lake and the Stuart Causeway. Moving farther out, the reefs are holding scattered Cobia and a solid Kingfish (Mackerel, King) bite. Search anywhere from 60-80 ft to find them. If you are heading out in the evening you can expect to find Snapper (Snapper, Gray) in the same area. Make sure you bring live Shrimp or cut bait with you. The scent will make them more active. Farther offshore in 140-200ft we are seeing a great number of Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish), Mahi (Dolphin) and even a few Wahoo. Wahoo can be hooked on the high speed troll. Generally live Ballyhoo is a good bet in terms of bait. Dolphin can be a bit scattered however they are out there with the Sails so if you are targeting them you may have to be patient. Search North of Fort Pierce and towards Stuart to find them.




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December 30, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snook (Snook, Common) can be caught and released around the jetties this week. Jigs are your best bet to hook them. We are seeing a good Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite into this week. They are swimming the docks to the South. There are a handful of Reds (Drum, Red) mixed in. Bear Point has been a productive area to search for them. This week, Shrimp under a cork and similar soft plastics are your best bet during an outgoing tide. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) and Pompano (Pompano, Florida) have been caught from the surf during the day. Thanks for another great year anglers! Pro Angler is looking forward to seeing all of your great catches in 2017!

OFFSHORE – Recent wind in the area has made offshore fishing hit or miss following the holiday. When conditions are favorable, some anglers are heading to the North to fish. We still expect to see Dolphin and Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) biting when anglers are able to make it on the water. Head to 150-200 ft to find them. The Loran Tower has been productive as well. They are preferring live bait such as Ballyhoo. Closer in, Kings (Mackerel, King) and Cobia are swimming the reefs. Grouper (Grouper, Gag) and Snapper (Snapper, Gray) are turning up on the bottom taking live bait.




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December 22, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The inlet continues to produce Pompano (Pompano, Florida) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) this week. There are also a few Snook (Snook, Common) mixed in. They are doing a bit better towards the jetties. If you are fishing the inlet, the incoming tide has a better bite however on the jetty anglers are fishing the outgoing. We are also seeing some Tarpon turn up on the structure. Live bait is your best bet. Small Shrimp is generally a good bet. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are preferring artificials this week. Generally Gulp, Vudu Shrimp or MirrOlures are productive. Head out in the early morning to fish them. The Spoil Islands just North of Ft. Pierce are fishing well along with midway road. A handful of Redfish (Drum, Red) are mixed in. Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the Pro Angler Team!

OFFSHORE – The bite offshore has been steady into this week. There are still Mahi (Dolphin) swimming this week. Anglers are heading to the North to find them. They are up to 20 lbs. Decent numbers of Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) are mixed in. Your best bet is to start in 150 ft and head out from there. The bottom bite has also been productive into this week. Grouper (Grouper, Gag) and Snapper (Snapper, Gray) have been holding up on structured bottom. Search anywhere from 80-100 ft to find them. You may also catch a Cobia or two. They are preferring live bait.




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December 15, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore bottom fishing is producing Sheepshead around the bridges and inside the channels. Drum (Drum, Black) are in the same places. Live Shrimp is your best bet to hook the Drum. If the Shrimp is small enough, Sheepshead will take it too. There is a good amount of Redfish (Drum, Red) in the inlets and on the flats with this cooler weather. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have been pretty good as well. Snook (Snook, Common) are biting in the inlet and around the bridges. They are taking Bucktails and SpoolTeks. Pompano (Pompano, Florida) have been hooked around the Harbor Branch Area, Indian River and on the beach. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – The moon is turning on the Snapper from 80-100 ft. Mangroves, Muttons and Lanes (Snapper, Mutton & Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Lane) are most of the Snapper brought in. Dolphin and Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) are scattered. Look for water lines in the current or weed lines to find them. They aren’t biting in big numbers but they are out there. Anglers are trolling small Ballyhoo to hook the Sails.

BAIT REPORT – Bait is scarce inshore. There are still some scattered Finger Mullet and Threadfins around the bridges.


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December 9, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fishing Shrimp on a popping cork in about 10.5 ft of water on the East Shoreline towards Queens Cove, there has been a great Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite ranging from 2-4 lbs. You can fish the same way with Finger Mullet for bigger sizes. Drum and Sheepshead are on the channel edge if you can mark some good bottom. The Snook (Snook, Common) bite is strong at Fort Pierce Inlet on an incoming tide using Pinfish. Out front off the beach, the Pompano (Pompano, Florida) bite has been great on Sand Fleas or Clams on a Pompano Rig. PENN Rod and Reel Combos are 15 % off! You can also book your charter right out of Vero Tackle so stop in, stock up and hit the water! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!



BAIT REPORT – There are quite a few Finger Mullet pods at the boat ramps first thing in the morning. They are beginning to thin out as it is almost the end of the run. Shrimp are beginning to show up.


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December 2, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) fishing has been great on Berkley Gulp. Snook have slowed down a little bit. They can be caught on live bait around the bridges. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are swimming the South Jetty. Pompano (Pompano, Florida) are doing well too. Oddly, Bonefish are swimming the flats and have been caught while targeting Pompano. They are taking Shrimp on the incoming tide and have been up to 3 lbs. On the beach the Bluefish and Pompano are biting with Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish). The White’s Tackle Shop Grand Opening in Vero Beach is happening Saturday at 8am to 5pm! Stop in and check it out! PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Wahoo are hit or miss at the Stream. Dolphin have been caught from 15-20 lbs. The bite is not on fire but the fish being caught aren’t too bad. They can be found in 200-225ft ft live baiting on a kite or trolling Ballyhoo. The Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) bite is improving as the temperatures cool. They are just a bit closer than the Dolphin in 120 – 150 ft.

BAIT REPORT – There are tons of Shrimp but only a few Mullet around inshore.


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November 23, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Redfish (Drum, Red) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are being caught to the north around Queens Cove and Round Island on paddle tails grubs and gulp jerk baits. Heard of Pompano (Pompano, Florida) in Stuart around the Sailfish Point flats on Sand Fleas and Pompano jigs. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – There’s a few Dolphin and Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) in 150-250 ft to the east of Ft. Pierce. Kingfish (Mackerel, King) are at the Loran Ledge with Dolphin mixed in there as well. Know of a few boats going out today so stop in to see us and we’ll let you know what else we’ve heard. FRIDAY – EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 KNOTS. SEAS 3 FEET.




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November 18, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Snook (Snook, Common) bite has been good in the inlet and the jetty on the outgoing tide with jigs and live bait. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has been good to the north on soft baits with a few Reds (Drum, Red) mixed in. The Pompano (Pompano, Florida) bite has been ok off j.C Park on the incoming tide. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Good Morning, Offshore yesterday there were a few reports of a few Dolphin and Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) mixed in in 200ft to the north. The Blackfin (Tuna, Blackfin) have been around in 100 to 120 ft to the north of Ft. Pierce too. The Grouper (Grouper, Gag) bite has been good with a few nice Snapper (Snapper, Lane & Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Vermillion) around in 80ft at night and during the day. A HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE OVER THE SOUTHEAST STATES WILL REMAIN IN PLACE THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK THEN WEAKEN SATURDAY AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES. THE FRONT IS FORECAST TO SWEEP ACROSS THE WATERS SATURDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY BRINGING A PERIOD OF HAZARDOUS WINDS AND SEAS TO START NEXT WEEK. GULF STREAM HAZARDS – NONE. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM AS OF TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15TH. 46 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 34 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 28 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 18 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET. 11 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET.




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November 10, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – This morning we were welcomed with a little cooler temperatures and a small break in the wind. Therefore, it’s a great time to get out and go fishing. Inshore the Snook (Snook, Common) fishing has been red hot. The Fort Pierce and Sebastian inlets have been a hot area for these line-siders. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) have been steady here the last couple weeks with some fish in the north Indian River. This cooler weather should improve the bite over the next couple of days. Early in the morning a walking topwater bait will work best, such as a Skitter Walk. Small Paddle Tail baits by Slayer or DOA are also productive. Big cut Mullet on the chunk is a great addition. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Offshore it has been too rough to get out and fish here the last few weeks, but there have been a few reports of Dolphin in the 100-300 foot area. There have also been some reports of bait around the buoys and reefs. Ballyhoo or live bait such as Threadfin or Mullet are working well to hook them on the troll. SEBASTIAN INLET TO JUPITER INLET 0-20 NM- 412 AM EDT FRI NOV 4 2016 SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT

BAIT REPORT – Threadfins are swimming the buoys and the reef. The reef is also holding Sardine and Bluerunners.


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November 3, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – There is a big Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite this week. They are being caught in 2-5 ft. Use a popping cork, freeline a Shrimp or Mullet or cast a Pinfish to hook them. Try to get out early if you can. There are also tons of Redfish in the river. Sharks (Shark, Blacktip) are moving around the beaches. Bluefish, Jacks (Jack, Crevalle), and Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) have also been caught from the surf.

OFFSHORE – It’s been a bit too unfavorable to head offshore. Normally we would expect Grouper (Grouper, Gag), Ajs (Jack, Amberjack Greater) and a few Snappers (Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Mutton) to move in. Anglers that can make it farther out during the weather breaks are finding Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) are biting on live bait from Palm Beach and south in 100-16 0ft of water. Been a few scattered Dolphin mixed in as well.

BAIT REPORT – A lot of Mullet are swimming inshore.


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October 27, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore Snook (Snook, Common) fishing has been good at the bridges on the outgoing tide with jigs and live bait. Redfish (Drum, Red) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) can be found around the Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) near Queens Cove and Round Island on live bait and soft plastics like gulp jerk Shads and DOA paddle tails. FRIDAY NIGHT EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 6 TO 8 FEET. CHOPPY ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SATURDAY NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET. CHOPPY ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERS. SATURDAY NIGHT EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS. SEAS 5 TO 7 FEET.

OFFSHORE – Good Morning, offshore looks pretty bumpy heading into the weekend, will let you know if we hear of anyone going out.




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October 20, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Good Afternoon, Inshore the Snook (Snook, Common) fishing has been steady at night with jigs around the bridges and inlets. The dock lights have also had some nice Snook around them at night with a few Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) mixed in. Bear point has had a few Trout around on the outgoing tide. The Snook fishing in Stuart has been great at night around the dock lights with live bait and a few fish around the inlet on the outgoing tide. A HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE EXTENDING FROM THE CAROLINAS INTO THE WESTERN ATLANTIC WILL REMAIN IN PLACE TODAY AS A LARGE AREA OF LOW PRESSURE JUST NORTHEAST OF THE BAHAMAS MOVES NORTH THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY. THE LOW WILL THEN TURN NORTHEAST AND MERGE WITH A COLD FRONT, WHICH WILL MOVE ACROSS THE LOCAL WATERS FRIDAY NIGHT. A LONG FETCH OF MODERATE NORTHEAST WINDS AND A LONG PERIOD SWELL WILL CONTINUE TODAY, BEFORE WINDS SHIFT TO THE NORTH AND NORTHWEST BY FRIDAY. POOR TO HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS FOR BOATERS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – There were a few boats that fished Offshore to the south off Palm Beach and had a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) and a few nice Dolphin mixed in hopefully this wind will calm down and we will have a better report.




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October 13, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Good Morning, The wind is still strong but the river fishing has been good for those that don’t mind a little wind. The Snook (Snook, Common) fishing has been great around the bridges and inlets with live bait and jigs on both the incoming and outgoing tide. The flats fishing has been good with some nice Reds (Drum, Red), Snook and a few Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) around the Mullet schools right in the mangroves around first light and just before dark top water plugs have worked well. The dock lights at night in the Stuart area have had a few nice Snook and Trout around them at night live bait and swim baits have produced the best. The Vero store is open and just got some new Benchmade knives in stop on in and check them out and our Vero store. HIGH PRESSURE ACROSS THE EASTERN U.S. AND WESTERN ATLANTIC WILL PRODUCE A LONG FETCH OF NORTHEAST WINDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND. LOCAL WINDS COMBINED WITH A SWELL FROM HURRICANE NICOLE WILL MAINTAIN HAZARDOUS BOATING CONDITIONS. GULF STREAM HAZARDS – NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH SEAS 8 TO 10 FEET. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM FROM WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12TH. 45 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 32 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 28 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 19 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET 13 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET. The Pro Angler Team’s thoughts are with all those affected by Hurricane Matthew this past week. We encourage all anglers to stay safe as they return to their homes, businesses and favorite fishing areas. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!






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October 6, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The reports and forecasts are few and far between this week as Hurricane Matthew is set to bring high winds and rain to parts of Florida’s east coast. Stay informed by checking out the weather and tides features in the Pro Angler App. You can also find plenty of fish information throughout the Fish feature. Please stay safe and be sure to check the Pro Angler Fishing App next week for current updates on the fishing conditions. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!






Pro Angler Team

September 29, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Fishing is fantastic right now as Mullet are running at full strength. Beautiful Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Snook (Snook, Common) are biting in the lagoon on a regular basis. Sporadic, decent Reds (Drum, Red) are being caught as well. Snapper (Snapper, Gray) are great on the channel edges. On the beach you can chase Tarpon, Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) and Bluefish while there’s lots of Snook in the trough and bait. Fishing off the beach is fantastic both from shore and boats. The crack of dawn and the last hour before or after sunset is usually the best bet to catch fish. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Anglers seem to be staying inshore as they go after the great bite this week. There are quite a few Bull Sharks (Shark, Bull & Shark, Spinner) mixed with a few Spinners running as well.

BAIT REPORT – Mullet are making their way down the beaches.


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September 22, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Mullet are all over with Snook (Snook, Common), Reds (Drum, Red), Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) and some nice Tarpon in them find the bait and you will find the fish. The beach fishing has been great from Vero to Stuart in the bait schools with Tarpon and Snook with everything else mixed in to windcheater or live mullet has been the bait of choice. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Offshore yesterday there were a few reports of a few Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) around to the south with a few Dolphin mixed in in 120ft. The 80 ft reef has had a few Kingfish (Mackerel, King) and Cobia around with a Dolphin mixed in. A WEAK PRESSURE GRADIENT OVER THE COASTAL WATERS WILL MAINTAIN LIGHT TO GENTLE WINDS AND FAVORABLE BOATING CONDITIONS THROUGH THE WEEKEND WHILE AN OFFSHORE STEERING FLOW ALLOWS SOME AFTERNOON AND EVENING THUNDERSTORMS TO PUSH OFF THE COAST INTO THE NEARSHORE ATLANTIC WATERS. LONG PERIOD SWELLS FROM DISTANT TROPICAL DEPRESSION KARL WILL IMPACT THE LOCAL ATLANTIC WATERS INTO THE WEEKEND. .GULF STREAM HAZARDS – NONE.

BAIT REPORT – Mullet are running this week.


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September 16, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Inshore fishing has been great with the Mullet run starting. Many big Tarpon and slot Snook (Snook, Common) have been caught on the beach and Inlet in Ft Pierce and Stuart. In Stuart there have been a lot of little Tarpon in the 10-40lbs range at the 10 cent bridge. Finger Mullet will work the best floating them back into the shadow line. There are a few big Tarpon there too so it won’t hurt to float a 9 inch Mullet. In Ft. Pierce the Snook fishing at night has been great on jigs and spoolteks. Fish the turning basin and south bridge for the best results. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Offshore, the Wahoo bite should be great the next few days with this full moon, we have plenty of Yo-Zuri Bonita’s and Custom Wahoo lures in stock! We also are re-stocked with all sizes of trolling leads. There have been a few Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) caught out of Stuart but not much to report otherwise. TROPICAL DEPRESSION JULIA, LOCATED OFFSHORE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST, IS FORECAST TO DRIFT ERATICALLY AND GRADUALLY WEAKEN OR DISSIPATE THROUGH THIS WEEKEND. COVERAGE OF SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL DECREASE WITH GENERALLY FAVORABLE BOATING CONDITIONS EXPECTED. .GULF STREAM HAZARDS – NONE. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM FROM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH. 43 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 29 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 23 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 15 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET. 9 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET.




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September 8, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the trout fishing has been good to the north around Harbor Branch with a few reds mixed in, The snook bite has been good around the bridges at night on the outgoing tide. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish below for additional tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Good Morning, Hope everyone had a great weekend ,Offshore the last few days was good with a few reports of some nice dolphin and kings mixed in 80 to 100ft with live bait has been the bait of choice. The bottom fishing for jacks has been good out on the deep wrecks with a few grouper mixed in.GULF STREAM HAZARDS – SEAS WILL BE OCCASIONALLY HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM TODAY DUE TO A COMBINED NORTHEAST WIND AND LONG PERIOD SWELL.




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September 1, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has been good to the north around Harbor Branch with a few Reds (Drum, Red) mixed in with soft baits. The Snook (Snook, Common) bite has been good around the bridges and in the inlets Snook season opens soon so get ready it should be a good season, stop on in and get new line jigs and anything else you need for Snook season. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – With this system pushing through most of Florida, we expect a lot of wind and tough conditions. Most of the fishing from last week should fire back up once the storm passes. Expect to see the rainfall cool off inshore waters. This will help some of the fish that prefer cooler conditions. Stay informed on all the coming weather systems using your Pro Angler App!

OFFSHORE – Offshore the last few days has been a little slow with the wind and weather hopefully the wind will lay down the next few days and we can have a better report for you.




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August 26, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snook (Snook, Common) fishing has been good in the inlet for the guys using live bait. Topwater plugs and live bait around the spoil islands on the incoming tide should produce catches of Snook, Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red). PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Heard of some Dolphin and Kingfish (Mackerel, King) in 70-90ft of water as well as some Amberjacks (Jack, Amberjack Greater) and Snapper (Snapper, Gray) on the bottom.

BAIT REPORT – Sardines, Threadfins and an occasional goggle eye are at the 12 and 10a bouye, stop by load the well up and head out.


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August 18, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore there has been a few Snook (Snook, Common) around the dock lights small White baits have produce well and those fly fishing to. The beach fishing has been good with some Snook, Tarpon and Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) find the bait and you will find the fish. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Good Morning, Offshore yesterday there were a few reports of some scattered Dolphin with a bunch of Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) caught on the reef with live bait in 80ft.The Snapper (Snapper, Red) fishing has been good during the day and at night with both live and dead bait. The Kingfish (Mackerel, King) bite has been good with some nice fish around on the reef to with live bait.




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August 10, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore there has been a steady Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite with a mixture of Redfish (Drum, Red) around the Mangroves (Snapper, Gray). The weather has hindered the amount of information that we have been able to receive outside of that. Good luck, stay safe, and stay dry. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Good Morning, Offshore yesterday there was not much to report with the weather but there was a few Kings (Mackerel, King) and Cobia around in 60 to 80ft. Live bait has been the key to catching these fish. The weather has certainly put a damper on the fishing the last few days.

BAIT REPORT – There is bait at the 10A and 12A buoy.


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August 4, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the trout bite has been good in 3 to 5ft of water around Bear point on soft baits and the Snook (Snook, Common) bite has been good in the inlets on live bait on the outgoing tide. Todays weather and tide info-Zone Area Forecast for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm// Synopsis THE ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE OVER SOUTH FLORIDA WILL PRODUCE A GENTLE TO MODERATE SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST BREEZE THROUGH THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. THE INCREASED OFFSHORE FLOW WILL ALLOW FOR MORE AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS TO IMPACT THE INTRACOASTAL AND NEARSHORE WATERS OF EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA. .GULF STREAM HAZARDS – NONE. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM FROM TUESDAY AUGUST 2ND. 42 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 28 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 25 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 16 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET. 10 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Offshore yesterday the King (Mackerel, King) and Dolphin bite was good with some fish in 75 to 80ft to the north of the inlet with a few Cobia mixed in. The cold water is still around so the bottom bite in 80ft has been slow but there are a few Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) and Grouper (Grouper, Gag) on the deep wrecks in 160 to180ft to the south of Ft.Pierce inlet.




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July 28, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – There has been some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) on the Harbor Branch flats, live bait or cut bait will get bites, for artificial guys, topwaters early then slow sinking hard baits as the sun rises. Been some Tarpon showing on the beach in the surf. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Snapper (Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Mutton) fishing has been good for the guys fishing the beach, live Shrimp and live Sardines have been the ticket. load up on Sardines and hit the offshore bar, a mix of Kingfish (Mackerel, King), Cobia, and an occasional Dolphin.

BAIT REPORT – Sardines have been plentiful at the 10A.


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July 22, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Walking the beach has still produced catches of Snook (Snook, Common) and an occasional shot a Tarpon in the glass Minnows. Get out there early before the sun’s up and toss Rapala Skitterwalks or a mirrolure she dog around Queens cove and that should produce catches of Snook (Snook, Common) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). For the guys using live bait try the docks early the switch to the spoil islands as the sun comes up. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Bottom fishing has slowed down some with the thermocline but it has made a few Cobia show up. Look for them around the buoys and bait pods along the beach. Heard of Kingfish (Mackerel, King) along the high drop and offshore bar with a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) and Dolphin mixed in, live bait is the best bet.




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July 15, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – A lot of Snook (Snook, Common) down towards the power plant to Jensen causeway. Not many Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have been showing up that way. Trout and Reds (Drum, Red) have been showing up farther north towards the queen cove area. PRO ANGLER APP USERS – Tap a fish listed below the report for more angling tips and tricks!

OFFSHORE – Trolling live bait has had the best results in anywhere from 60-100 foot. Heard some Dolphin being caught on ballyhoo rigged on with a blue or pink small chugger. Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) hitting Ballyhoo naked and on pink chuggers. Bottom fishing has been good at night with live Sardines and cigar Minnows. Make sure you play the moon when making your plans to go out.




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July 7, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Good Morning, Inshore – Seatrout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) have been abundant north of the north bridge along the East side. Live Bait and topwaters as well as paddle tail grubs have been the ticket. There has also been some nice Snook (Snook, Common) around the spoil islands that way to, topwaters like a chartreuse skitter walk at first light have been good. Still getting reports of Tarpon and Snook along the beach south of the inlet as well.

OFFSHORE – Offshore – Snapper fishing is still good in the 60 -100ft area. Heard of some Dolphin in the 90-120ft, slow troll live bait along the weedlines and edges. There will be some Kings (Mackerel, King) mixed in as well.




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June 29, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore there Snapper(Snapper, Gray) fishing has been good around the bridges in Ft. Pierce with a few Flounder (Flounder, Southern) mixed in live Shrimp and white baits have produced well. The inlet has produced a few Snook (Snook, Common) and Tarpon at night on live bait with the dock lights holding Snook and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) to on the outgoing. The water in Ft. Pierce seems to be cleaner than down south where the beaches are closed and can`t go in hopefully it does not spread up this way. This weekend is the Back Country Association inshore tournament they have one every month on the first Saturday the captains meeting is at Little Jim this Friday at 6pm. To days weather and tide info Synopsis THE ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE WILL REMAIN SOUTH OF THE MARINE AREA THROUGH THIS WEEKEND. THIS WILL RESULT IN A LIGHT TO GENTLE SOUTHERLY BREEZE OUTSIDE OF A DAILY SEA BREEZE CIRCULATION AND SEAS 3 FEET OR LESS. WESTERLY STEERING FLOW WILL BRING OFFSHORE MOVING STORMS IN THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING THROUGH LATE WEEK. .GULF STREAM HAZARDS NONE. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM FROM MONDAY JUNE 27TH. 40 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 28 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 25 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 16 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET. 10 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET.

OFFSHORE – Offshore yesterday there were a few Dolphin scattered around with a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) mixed in. The Kingfish (Mackerel, King) bite has been good around the loran tower ledge with a few Dolphin mixed in. The Mutton (Snapper, Mutton) bite has been good to the south around the loran tower with some nice fish on both dead bait and live bait. The Snapper bite to the north has slowed a little with some cool water moving in but should pick up when it warms back up.




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June 24, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has been steady to the North and South in 3 to 5ft of water with live Shrimp and soft baits such as the D.O.A Cals. The Snook (Snook, Common) fishing has been good around the inlets and bridges with live bait remember it’s catch and release season is closed so please release the fish quickly and unharmed. Todays weather and tide info- Zone Area Forecast for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm// Synopsis: THE AXIS OF THE ATLANTIC HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE WILL EXTEND ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA INTO EARLY NEXT WEEK. THIS WILL RESULT IN GENERALLY GOOD BOATING CONDITIONS. .GULF STREAM HAZARDS – NONE. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM FROM WEDNESDAY JUNE 22ND. 45 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 34 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 28 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 18 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET. 12 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET.

OFFSHORE – Good Morning, Offshore yesterday there were a few Dolphin reported in 60 to 80ft with a few Cobia mixed in,The bottom bite has slowed down a little with the swell that came in the last few days but should pick back up soon.The Kingfish (Mackerel, King) bite has been good around the kingfish hole and around the Loran tower ledge.




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June 17, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) fishing has been good around bear point with a few Reds (Drum, Red) mixed in. The jetty has had a few nice Snook (Snook, Common) and Tarpon mixed in on the out going tide with jigs. Todays weather and tide info-Zone Area Forecast for Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm Synopsis – HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE WILL REMAIN SOUTH OF THE AREA THROUGH THE WEEK AS WEAK FRONTAL BOUNDARIES MOVE INTO THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES. THE THREAT FOR OFFSHORE MOVING SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL INCREASE BY THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK AS WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS INCREASE. OUTSIDE OF STORMS. WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BE FAVORABLE FOR BOATING THROUGH AT LEAST MID WEEK. .GULF STREAM HAZARDS. NONE. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM FROM SUNDAY JUNE 12TH. 49 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 34 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 27 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 17 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET. 11 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET.

OFFSHORE – Good afternoon, offshore fishing has been good with a few nice Dolphin, Cobia and Kingfish (Mackerel, King) around with a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) mixed in on the reef. The Grouper (Grouper, Gag) and Snapper (Snapper, Gray) bite has been good out in 80 to 100ft with live bait.




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June 9, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite was good around Bear Point to Middle cove with a scattered Redfish (Drum, Red) mixed in. The Snook (Snook, Common) bite has been good around the docks with live bait but remember it is catch and release so please be careful and take care of the fish. The beach has had a few Snook and Tarpon around first light in the bait schools from Ft.Pierce to Stuart just find the bait and you will find the fish. The weather the next few days look a little rainy and windy and should be out of here towards the end of the week.

OFFSHORE – Good Morning, offshore over the weekend was a little slow with a few Mahi (Dolphin) around with a few Kingfish (Mackerel, King) mixed in in 60 to 80ft.The bottom fishing was great to the North around Bethel with a few reports of some Grouper (Grouper, Gag) over 30lbs this weekend and some nice Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) mixed in too.There has been a few nice Muttons (Snapper, Mutton) around the Loran Tower ledge with a few Kings mixed in.




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May 20, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore has been alright, with the recent Rainwater in Vero the bite has been tough, there are still a few Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) around, live Shrimp or Pilchards will be your best bet to get the bite. The West side of the river in Ft pierce has still been great. Slot Snook (Snook, Common) and gator Trout are still hitting topwaters and Shrimp imitations. The Snook have started moving out to the beach with reports of Slot and Over slot fish north of Ft. Pierce inlet and south of St Lucie inlet. there have been a lot of Spanish Mackerel (Mackerel, Spanish) of the beach in Stuart.

OFFSHORE – Offshore there are Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) being caught mixed in with the Mahi (Dolphin) in 150-250ft range. Blackfins (Tuna, Blackfin) are still being caught with reports of them anywhere from 100ft to 200ft. Bottom fishing has been great in the 80ft range, Nice Snapper (Snapper, Gray) and Grouper (Grouper, Gag) have been caught in the recent days. The Kingfish (Mackerel, King) bite has been good south of the Loran tower along with some Cobia.




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May 6, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has been steady around Bear Point south to Middle cove soft baits have produced well. The Snook (Snook, Common) bite has been good around the bridges in Stuart with live bait on the outgoing tide. The Sailfish flats have had a few Reds (Drum, Red) and Snook reported. Todays weather and tide info- Synopsis: A MODERATE SOUTHERLY BREEZE WILL VEER TO SOUTHWEST TONIGHT AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING STRONG COLD FRONT. THERE WILL BE AN INCREASING THREAT FOR OFFSHORE OFFSHORE MOVING THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AHEAD OF THE FRONTAL PASSAGE. BEHIND THE FRONT FRESHENING NORTHWEST TO WEST WINDS WILL BRING HIGHER SEAS TO THE OFFSHORE WATERS INTO THURSDAY. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE LATE IN THE WEEK. .GULF STREAM HAZARDS, NONE. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM FROM FRIDAY APRIL 29TH. 42 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 30 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 26 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 17 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET. 11 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET.

OFFSHORE – Good Morning, Offshore yesterday there was not much to report with the wind not many boats fished the Dolphin bite has slowed a little with a few nice fish around still. The Grouper (Grouper, Gag) bite has been ok for those who were able to get out on the deep wrecks. The Kingfish (Mackerel, King) bite has been great to the south of Jupiter in 80 to 100ft live bait has produced the best.




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April 27, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Snook (Snook, Common) fishing has been good around the bridges at night live Pig or Pinfish have produced the best.The flats to the north of Ft. Pierce have had some nice Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Snook around the live bait or top water will produce the best around first light around the spoil islands. To the South the sailfish flats in Stuart there has been a few reports of a few Reds (Drum, Red) and Snook around on the outgoing tide. Todays weather and tide info- Synopsis: A HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE WILL EXTEND ACROSS THE FLORIDA PENINSULA THROUGH LATE WEEK. THIS WILL GENERATE A LIGHT TO GENTLE ONSHORE BREEZE WITH OVERALL FAVORABLE BOATING CONDITIONS EXPECTED. .GULF STREAM HAZARDS – NONE. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM FROM MONDAY APRIL 25TH. 41 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 30 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 25 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 16 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET. 10 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET.

OFFSHORE – Good Afternoon, Offshore has been great the last few days with the Dolphin bite red hot most fish are around the 15lbs range but a few 40lb fish are mixed in to 80 to 150ft has been the depth look for a rip or weed lines and you will find the fish. There were a few Wahoo reported to the north of Ft. Pierce inlet in 250ft around first light with a Sail (Billfish – Sailfish) mixed in. The Cobia bite has been good on the reef with a few kings around in 60ft to 80ft live bait has produced the best.




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April 22, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Snook (Snook, Common) bite is still on fire in the IRL slot and upper slot fish are being caught on twitch baits and Topwater plugs in the A.M and the Evening. You can pick up a few Reds (Drum, Red) on shrimp imitations as well as some Snook and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). The Trout bite has still been great around Round island. Topwater plugs in the morning then switching it up to electric chicken D.O.A. shad tails when the sun is up has been producing some big fish. The night time bite has been great also, big trout are in the dock lights in the North Fork of the St. Lucie and in the IRL in Jensen. THE APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF THE WEST WALL OF THE GULF STREAM BASED ON THE REAL TIME OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM FROM THURSDAY APRIL 21ST. 43 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PONCE INLET. 34 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF PORT CANAVERAL. 28 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SEBASTIAN INLET. 18 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF FORT PIERCE INLET. 11 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF SAINT LUCIE INLET.

OFFSHORE – The Mahi (Dolphin) bite is still hot! The fish being caught are in the 10-20lbs range. They have been caught in 175ft-200ft of water. There have been a few nice Kingfish on the reefs at 60-80ft. The Cobia are still following the Bulls (Shark, Bull) out at the sandpile in Stuart.




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April 14, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The inshore Snook (Snook, Common) bite has been great almost everywhere in the IRL, Live bait, Twitch baits, and topwaters have been producing overslot fish. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has still been great around Round Island, and there has been some Redfish (Drum, Red) around Blink creek. Bigger Snook have started showing up on the docklights at night and you can still pick up a few slots and overslots on flairhawks at the inlets.

OFFSHORE – The Mahi (Dolphin) bite has been ridiculous around 200ft, many 50lbs fish have been caught if you can handle the seas. The Cobia are still on the Sharks (Shark, Bull) in Stuart at the sandpile.




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April 7, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) have been around with a few nice Snook (Snook, Common) mixed in along the mangroves to the north of Ft Pierce around Harbor Branch live bait has been the bait of choice.The Snook bite at night has been steady on the jetty with a few Tarpon mixed in.

OFFSHORE – Offshore the last few days was a little nasty with the wind but a few people got out today and found a few Dolphin and Cobia in 60 to 80ft with a few kings mixed in.




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March 30, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things are turned off to the North due to the water conditions. Anglers are focusing on the South where they are finding nice sized Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Snook (Snook, Common). Throughout the inlets near Ft. Pierce and Sebastian there have been some great Bull Reds (Drum, Red). The Pompano (Pompano, Florida) bite has been hit and miss from the beaches, and even some are turning up in the inlet. Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) and Sharks (Shark, Spinner) have been on the beach. We have even seen some Bonita (Bonito, Little Tunny) and Kings (Mackerel, King) turn up.

OFFSHORE – There is some great action for anglers heading offshore this week. Dolphin have finally shown up around 240 ft. There are a few Wahoo mixed in around the same range. There are some big Kings (Mackerel, King) have been caught a bit closer around 60 ft. Cobia are slow this week. Big Mangroves (Snapper, Gray) have been caught on the 90 ft bar at night however most of the bottom bite is slow this week as not much is open.

BAIT REPORT – Greenies (Threadfins) have made their way to the beaches this week. The Central Florida Shootout is coming up! Contact Strike Zone Fishing for more details!


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March 24, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Snook (Snook, Common) fishing at the inlet in Fort Pierce has been great on outgoing and incoming tide. Flair hawks are still your best bet to catch a keeper. The Redfish (Drum, Red) fishing has been phenomenal north of Fort Pierce, Copper 1/4 oz spoons have been doing the trick! The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has been fantastic as well with reports of 20-40 trout a day at round island. Electric Chicken shad tails and a 1/80z chartreuse jig head have been the best lure to use. A few schools of Tarpon have been spotted on the beach anywhere from 40 lbs-150 lbs.

OFFSHORE – Many boats have been heading over to the Bahamas with Reports of a Big Wahoo and and more Mahi (Dolphin) than you can count. A few reports of Wahoo being caught at the 150ft mark south of Stuart. Mahi and a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) are still around. Big Cobia are being caught in Fort Pierce and on the Sandpile in Stuart.




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March 17, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Snook, Common bite has been great the last few days but with this west wind may slow it down a little. There has been a good Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite around Bear point with a few Reds (Drum, Red) mixed in.The Flounder (Flounder, Southern & Flounder, Gulf) bite has been great at south jetty with a few Snook, Common mixed in live Shrimp has produced the best.

OFFSHORE – Offshore yesterday was good with some nice Dolphin reported in 150 to 200 south off the Loran tower,The Cobia bite has been great with some nice fish around the Bullshark and the sandpile the last few days a few fish in the 60lb range have been reported.The King (Mackerel, King) bite has been steady with a scattered Dolphin on the reef mixed in.




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March 9, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Things have been good inshore. Reds (Drum, Red) and a few Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are showing up. Some Snook, Common have moved into the inlets. Drum, Black and Sheepshead are moving the inshore where there are a few Pompano, Florida. The beach is holding some Pompano and Bluefish as well. Finger Mullet is the best bait to hook the Bluefish.The morning bite has been the most productive.

OFFSHORE – The bottom bite is on fire this week. Snapper (Snapper, Gray & Snapper, Lane, Snapper, Yellowtail, Snapper, Mutton) have been hitting well. There are also Snapper, Vermillion and Triggerfish, Gray being caught as well. They can be found anywhere from 50-80 ft but no more than 110 ft. There have been no signs of Wahoo as of yet.




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March 3, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore bite has been great in Fort Pierce, Redfish (Drum, Red) are being caught around Round Island and the Harbor Branch Channel, the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has been good on the west side of the river. The night time Snook, Common bite has been good around the bridges and at the jetty. Spanish Mack (Mackerel, Spanish) are still around A Peck’s Lake. If you can catch The incoming tide in Stuart you can find cleaner water and some Sheepshead and Drum, Black on live Shrimp.

OFFSHORE – Yesterday was a beautiful day to go offshore, Scattered Mahi (Dolphin) and Sailfish (Billfish – Sailfish) between 150ft and 200ft, a couple small Wahoo have been caught at 130ft within the past week. Kingfish (Mackerel, King) have been on the reefs at 60ft. Cobia are being caught at the sandpile in Stuart.




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February 24, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Big Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have been caught on Mullet during the incoming tide. They are holding up on the sand bars and are weighing in up to 8-10 lbs! The channel edges is producing Snapper, Vermillion up to 15 inches on Shrimp. The deeper docks are producing Drum, Black on Shrimp as well.

OFFSHORE – There are some Snapper, Gray, around 90 ft of water. Anglers are chumming heavy and hooking them with cut bait, live Greenies and Pinfish.

BAIT REPORT – There is a spotty bit of Pinfish and Threadfin on the grass flats this week.


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February 18, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Inshore the Snook, Common bite was a little slow but should pick up the next few days live bait and jigs have produced well around the inlets and bridges.The Pompano, Florida bite has been good around the Sailfish flats on the incoming with little jigs and sand fleas.There were a few nice Reds (Drum, Red) around with some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) mixed in around the Midway road area soft baits have produced the best it looks like the weather will be good the next few days hopefully everyone can get out.

OFFSHORE – Yesterday was a little slow but there were a few Dolphin and Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) around in 100 to 200 ft to the South off the Loran tower.The Cobia have started to show up with reports of some nice fish off the sandpile and free swimming along the reef in 60 ft.The Kingfish (Mackerel, King) bite has been steady with a few fish in 60 to with live bait.




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February 10, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – It has been consistently windy in this area. Determined anglers are finding sheltered spots in residential neighbourhoods to find Drum (Drum, Black), Red (Drum, Red) and Snapper, Gray in the rivers.






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February 4, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Anglers are throwing lots of live Shrimp on the channel edge for Snapper (Snapper, Gray), Drum (Drum, Black) and Sheepshead. The outgoing tide during the morning bite has been the best to take advantage of. The sizes have been good and the bite has been consistent in this area.






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January 22, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – There is still some decent fishing in this area so far. Drum, Black are turning up with some large Reds (Drum, Red) around the inlet in Sebastian. They generally will love live or fresh Shrimp, and alternatively a similar artificial such as a Vudu Shrimp by Egret. Towards Ft. Pierce inlet we are seeing a few Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) and a handful of Snook, Common. Reds (Drum, Red) are just about everywhere though and are the main target for anglers in the area.






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January 15, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The inshore fishing has been good around the Sailfish flats with a few Pompano, Florida and Reds (Drum, Red) around on the incoming tide back to the north around the power plant there has been a few Reds and trout in 3ft to 5ft of water with soft baits.The Snook, Common fishing has been good around the bridges and in the inlets but remember it’s catch and release still for a few more weeks.

OFFSHORE – Good Morning! Offshore yesterday there were a few Mahi (Dolphin) reported out in 150 to 200ft with a few Sails (Billfish – Sailfish) mixed in.The Kingfish (Mackerel, King) bite on the reef has been good with a few Cobia mixed in.The Spanish (Mackerel, Spanish) has been around Peck lake and around the Power Plant with a few Kings around to.




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January 6, 2016

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – There have not been a ton of action from this area as of late. The Reds (Drum, Red) are still doing well on Shrimp, either live or artificial. DOAs and Vudu Shrimp will work well as an alternative. The best sizes are in the river this week. On the jetty there are some good bites of Mackerel, Spanish. They are turning up in great numbers so far this week and anglers are having no trouble hitting limits. The sizes are great as well. The cooler temperatures are bringing in the better sizes.

OFFSHORE – When the weather is favorable anglers can get out to target a good Mahi (Dolphin) bite this week. At this point it is not easy to find them with the wind having scattered them around however the sizes are great so anglers that can get on one will do well. Ballyhoo is typically the preferred bait to take with you.




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December 29, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – The Reds (Drum, Red) are biting well while drifting Shrimp under a popping cork so far this week. They are hanging out around the deeper docks. At the tip of the harbor branch there is a good bite of slot Reds as well on the same bait. Pompano, Florida are swimming the river and anglers are using Pompano jigs to hook them. There are some on the beach however the weather has been too rough for anglers to get out and catch them.

OFFSHORE – When the weather allows there are good sizes and bites of Dolphin in roughly 120-160 ft of water this week. They are loving dead Ballyhoo or naked Ballyhoo with chartreuse or pink skirts.

BAIT REPORT – There are still Finger Mullet running in the bay this week. Vero Tackle & Marina have a new stock of Yeti cups. Stop by and Stock up!


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December 21, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – There is still a decent Sheepshead bite on the oyster bars this week. They are loving live Fiddler Crabs. There are also some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) turning up as well. They are preferring Shrimp this week. A few smaller Jacks (Jack, Crevalle) have moved in however they are still fairly tiny at this point. The wind has picked up now which will scatter the fish a bit however conditions should lie down for the holiday and the bite should continue. For the Holidays Vero Tackle & Marina has select Rod and Reel combos at 10% off!






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December 17, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – There is a solid Pompano, Florida bite in the surf this week. They have been catching on live Sand Fleas and Frozen Clams. In the river the deeper grass flats are holding nice sized Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) from 3-5 lbs. Anglers have been throwing gold spoons and this has been extremely productive. There are also a few Redfish (Drum, Red) turning up on this as well. The Snook, Common season just ended so no one has been targeting them. The Channel edge has been picking up while anglers are fishing the side of the ICW using a jig head with Shrimp. This has been attracting Sheepshead, Drum (Drum, Black) and Snapper, Gray. The bite has been better on the incoming tide this week.



BAIT REPORT – There are no signs of Mullet this week however Threadfins are still turning up so far. For the Holidays Vero Tackle & Marina has select Rod and Reel combos at 10% off!


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December 11, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – There has been a solid Red (Drum, Red) bite this week around the mooring flat and Oslo Islands. They are coming up in decent sizes hitting live Crab or Shrimp. Freeling Mullet has also proven to be successful this week on the mangroves and islands. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have been hitting the same places however they are preferring Shrimp under a popping cork. Drum (Drum, Black) and Sheepshead have moved inside now and are fairly good sizes so far. They are not as picky and are hitting just about anything. Sand fleas, clams and Shrimp will be productive to catch both Drum and Sheeps this week.

OFFSHORE – The main focus in the offshore this week is on the bottom. Snapper (Snapper, Mutton & Snapper, Gray) are coming up in great sizes and numbers now that anglers can get out. There have also been reports of some Snapper, Yellowtail and Snapper, Lane mixed in. Farther out there are some reports of a few Mahi (Dolphin) being caught on the troll along with some Mackerel, King from 80-160 ft of water. Now that conditions have calmed the fish are hungry and active. Live baits such as Ballyhoo are working well on the troll for Mahi and Kings.

BAIT REPORT – The Mullet run has just about ended however there are still Glass Minnows and Greenies (Threadfins) for anglers looking to catch some bait.


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December 3, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Improving winds and sea conditions have allowed anglers the opportunity to capitalize on the fall bite. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) and Drum (Drum, Red) are making their annual appearance at the Inlet and surrounding areas. Flounder and Drum are taking Mud Minnows, as well as Finger Mullet, Live Shrimp and Clams. High-tide Tarpon action has been reported at both the South and North jetties, although the Snook, Common bite has slowed somewhat. With our water temps starting to lower, we expect that the Black Drum (Drum, Black) and Sheepshead bite will pick up shortly. Offshore angling has been limited due to the recent cold front passing through that created high winds, high seas and daily small craft warnings. We expect the weather pattern to change over the course of the next week and hope to have more to report soon. Native Tackle Supply, LLC is located directly across the street from the Sebastian Yacht Club and the public boat ramps. We also support our local community fishing club, The Sebastian Fishing Club. We encourage our seasonal and resident anglers to join the Club for informational meetings and a meet n’ greet of fellow anglers. Native Tackle provides you with live Florida Gulf Shrimp and also live Mud Minnows. We also carry a wide variety of frozen baits, as well as, tackle and fishing gear. Our staff is up-to-date with the latest fishing information specific to the Indian River and also the State Park Inlet. You can visit our FaceBook page (“Native Tackle Supply”) for a glimpse of what our customers are catching. We pride ourselves on customer service and look forward to meeting you! Gift Certificates are available for the 2015 holiday season! Happy holidays to you and yours, Angela, Killian, Jim and Ron Native tackle Supply, LLC 807 Indian River Drive Sebastian, FL 32958 772-228-6040 www.nativetackle.com

OFFSHORE – Offshore angling has been limited due to the recent cold front passing through that created high winds, high seas and daily small craft warnings. We expect the weather pattern to change over the course of the next week and hope to have more to report soon.




Angela, Killian, Jim and Ron Native tackle Supply, LLC
772-228-6040
www.nativetackle.com

November 26, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) has been go so far this week, along with Reds (Drum, Red) around Vero. They are loving any soft plastics such as a DOA or berkley gulp. Live Shrimp has been a great choice of live bait set under a popping cork. Snook, Common have been holding up around the bridges and the fishing is best at night with live bait on a jig. They are going after Pinfish specifically this week. A few Pompano, Florida are beginning to show up with the cooler weather as well.

OFFSHORE – The unfavorable conditions have not made offshore angling easy this week however there have been a few reports come in. Our sources suspect the cool weather has pushed a solid Billfish – Sailfish bite down and will increase as the temperature drops. There are likely a few Dolphin swimming as well from 100-150 ft of water. Most anglers are trolling with Ballyhoo or slow trolling alternative live baits.

BAIT REPORT – There are no bait to report for this area yet this week. Anglers keep your eyes open for White’s Tackle Shop’s possible pop up sale this Friday and Saturday. More details online.


White’s Tackle Shop
772-461-6909

November 20, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – There are a mixed bag of species biting on the inshore this week. The wind has been tough although anglers are still getting out in the more sheltered spots to catch some fish. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have been on fire in the grass flats from 3-5 ft. Anglers have been using live Shrimp under a popping cork, with a deeper setup having the Shrimp farther from the cork for the deeper grass flats. The tips of the island and sandbars are producing a bigger Trout bite along with some Snook, Common as well. They have been hitting live Finger Mullet that can be caught off the shore. On the channel edge there is a good Drum, Black and Sheepshead bite. The Pompano, Florida bite is beginning to pick up for anglers who are brave enough to take on the unsheltered wind conditions however this bite is expected to continue after the wind lies down as well. BAIT REPORT – There are still a few Finger Mullet running and they are working well with inshore fish. Book your holiday charters now before all the spots at Vero Tackle & Marina fill up! Vero Tackle & Marina 772-234-9585

November 13, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce

INSHORE – Fishing has been good around the island. Seatrout, Spotted and Drum, Red are around the harbor flats. They are pretty thick and looking for anything live to swim in front of them. There are a few Snook, Common in the jetty mixed in with some more Reds hitting live bait and jigs. The outgoing tide is the best time to hit the water for these species. Snapper, Yellowtail have been swimming the channel edges chasing live Shrimp and Whitebait. Now that the weather has laid down, fishing has definitely improved. OFFSHORE – Dolphin and Wahoo have continued to have a solid bite anywhere from 200 – 300 feet. The Billfish – Sailfish bite has begun to slow down but is expected to pick up with the North Wind this coming weekend. Grouper, Gag and Jack Crevalle have been hiding out on the deep wrecks on the South side. Mackerel, King have also made an appearance on the reef and around the Sails and Dolphins. BAIT REPORT – There are no bait running to report at this time. White’s Tackle Shop 772 – 461 – 6909

November 13, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce

INSHORE – Fishing has been good around the island. Seatrout, Spotted and Drum, Red are around the harbor flats. They are pretty thick and looking for anything live to swim in front of them. There are a few Snook, Common in the jetty mixed in with some more Reds hitting live bait and jigs. The outgoing tide is the best time to hit the water for these species. Snapper, Yellowtail have been swimming the channel edges chasing live Shrimp and Whitebait. Now that the weather has laid down, fishing has definitely improved. OFFSHORE – Dolphin and Wahoo have continued to have a solid bite anywhere from 200-300 feet. The Billfish – Sailfish bite has begun to slow down but is expected to pick up with the North Wind this coming weekend. Grouper, Gag and Jack Crevalle have been hiding out on the deep wrecks on the South side. Mackerel, King have also made an appearance on the reef and around the Sails and Dolphins. BAIT REPORT – There are no bait running to report at this time. White’s Tackle Shop 772-461-6909

November 6, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

INSHORE – There have been some Pompano, Florida running the beaches and anglers are using live clams and sand fleas for these. With the changing weather the fish have been moving and becoming slightly more difficult to find. There have not been reports of other species having been caught in this area. OFFSHORE – It has still been pretty breezy in the farther out locations this week. There have been no reports of offshore fishing lately. If you do decide to head out in the next few days you can always consult our Tips feature that provides more information and suggestions that could help improve your catch. You could also head into Professional Outfitters Inc for an up to the minute report. BAIT REPORT – The Mullet have pretty well moved out at this point. Live baiters are mostly turning to frozen. Professional Outfitters Inc 772-234-9585

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The wind has been ripping offshore and though there are usually not a lot of offshore anglers there are even less this week. When the wind does die down we expect to see Lane Snapper and Mangrove Snapper at about 90 ft. Search the wrecks and rock piles for these fish straight out from Fort Pierce. If you’re using Cut Bait as well as either Live Menhaden and Pinfish, you’ll do fine.

INSHORE – The tide has been high the past week so fishing the Island points and main lines toward Fort Pierce are producing the best results. Free Lining Finger Mullet has been catching plenty of Trout and Redfish. They have had a steady bite, especially if you are using live bait. You could also consider Mullet under a cork or bobber. While the Finger Mullet is still running it is a great time to take advantage of the hungry fish.

BAIT REPORT – Get them while you can. The Finger Mullet run is almost over and expected to come to a close the first week of November. You only have a few more weeks to stock up. Keep in mind you can always take a look at our Tips section by tapping on the fish of your choice. This will provide you with alternative bait options, suggestions and ‘how to’s to help you increase your catch.

Vero Tackle & Marina
3321 Bridge Plaza Dr
Vero Beach
772-234-9585

September 25, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – If you head 90 feet straight East out of Fort Pierce, near the weed lines, you’ll come across some Dolphin. They’re not huge, but have been about 10 pounds. The Dolphin are going for Ballyhoo with skirts. The color to use is Chartreuse. INSHORE – The Mullet run is in full swing right now. With that you have a lot of Spinner Sharks, Tarpon, Jacks and Snook that you can fish for right off the beach. If you don’t want to use live Mullet, the fish will also hook up on any kind of big plug that looks like a Mullet including silver spoons, topwaters, and bomber windcheaters. Comparing live bait and artificial, the fish are mostly hitting the live bait. Incoming tide has been the best time of day to fish. BAIT REPORT – There have been a lot of Mullet working up and down the beach. Come into the shop and check out Vero Tackle and Marina. We have some Snook combos on sale right now for 10% off. Vero Tackle & Marina 3321 Bridge Plaza Dr Vero Beach, FL 772-234-9585

September 11, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The anglers are trolling for Dolphin 600 to 700 ft. out. Dolphin have really been biting at blue and white skirted Ballyhoo. INSHORE – The weather hasn’t been the greatest with a lot of afternoon thunderstorms. There are some Snook to catch along the beach. For Snook inshore, the anglers have been having some great results use artificial lures. If you’re looking to do some inshore fishing, pick up some Taylor Creek Stowaway and Terror Eyes lures and you’ll have a good day. Professional Outfitters Inc 1204 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL http://pro-out.com/ 1-772-569-3666

August 21, 2015

Vero Beach / Ft Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Out towards Port St. Lucie there has been a good Blackfin Tuna bite starting in 400 feet of water. You will be travelling about 12 – 20 miles offshore. Feathers are working very well and any rods rigged with one should be your furthest rod out.

INSHORE – Off the beach you are going to be aiming for Whiting and Pompano. You might also get a Mackerel or one of the other usual fish. Shrimp is going to be your best bait, but the Mullet are running right now and that is what everything is feeding on. If you want to target the Pompano specifically then tailor your bait; they have a preference for Clams and Sand Fleas.

BAIT REPORT – There is Mullet running the river, and you can catch Pinfish in traps. You will have to buy Shrimp, but if you plan on buying bait then you can’t go wrong with Shrimp. If you want to dig up your own Sand Fleas, watch the waves roll in and out and look for bubbles that appear after the wave leaves. Bubbles can mean that there are Sand Fleas buried there.

Professional outfitters Inc.
1204 U.S. 1, Vero Beach
772-569-3666

August 14, 2015

Vero Beach Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The Dolphin come in close during the summer. Wahoo and Dolphin are coming close, with Wahoo being caught in the 85-120 foot range. If you go too far, say 600 feet, you risk over shooting the fish and you will only get Kings that far out. There are also Cobia around. The Dolphin will follow the weedlines so keep an eye open for offshore birds and grass. Bottom fishing is still slow from that thermocline but it is starting to dissipate. It did bring all the Snapper into the river – the kind you usually catch out on the reef. The bottom fishing guys say that the temperature offshore is still too low.

INSHORE – As I said above, the Snapper are in the river. You are going to want to drop some Shrimp down for them. The Snook fishing has also been good around the bridges and the inlets on the outgoing tide. Jigs and live bait are both producing great fish, however, most of the fishing is catch and release until the Snook season opens up September 1st. The Reds have been around Harbor Branch to the North, and there are a few Trout mixed in. To the South around Bear Point there has been a few reports of nice Trout and a few Snook mixed in.

BAIT REPORT – Some bait on the beach, Silver Mullet, Finger Mullet and Pilchards.

Kadri
White’s Bait & Tackle
(772) 461-6909

Little Jim’s Bait & Tackle
(772) 468-2503

August 6, 2015

Vero Beach / Fort Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Bottom fishing has been slow because of the thermocline, but it should pick up now that the water temperature is climbing; it is in the low 70s. If the water cools back off again, which it may because of the west wind right now, you may just want to cruise down the beach for the cobia because they will be swimming high in the water column, closer in. As for Dolphin fishing it is hit or miss, they are here or gone. Sailfishing has been productive in 120-140 foot bottom. For the Sails you want to go to the north east grounds. It is the usual summertime pattern with storms every afternoon, so plan on an early catch. If the water is to warm you can find Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Gag Grouper, Black Grouper, and more hiding out in the cooler bottom water around rocks, wrecks, and structure. If you bottom fish in the 50-60 feet near shore, then you will probably stumble upon a Black Sea Bass or Lionfish. The Lionfish is invasive and it is illegal to throw them back, they are delicious though so give them a fry.

INSHORE – There are Tarpon early in the morning and Snapper in the channel. The Trout are under popping corks in 2.5-3 feet of water. There are no Flounder to be heard of unfortunately. The Redfish have been appearing in scattered numbers to the north of Vero. The bite is really good in the 60-90 foot range. The King Mackerel bite has been good if you find where that 60-90 sweet spot. You want to find the bait pods and then go 20-40 feet further out and you should run into some Kings just away from the pods.

BAIT REPORT – There is lots of bait around. There are Black and Silver Mullet, and Pinfish.

Vero Tackle & Marina does rod and reel repair too, so pop on by if you need them.

Billy Davenport Sr. (inshore / bait)
Vero Tackle & Marina
1-772-234-9585

John (offshore)
White’s Tackle Shop
(772) 461-6909

July 31, 2015

Vero Beach Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Jeff at White’s Tackle was telling me that the ocean fishing has been really good. Sailfish are around right now. The Cobia and Dolphin are also biting. Good fishing starts out 80-90 feet on live bait. Live baiting on the reef and then drifting slowly over the reef is going to get the attention of a lot of fish that live there. It is a pretty mixed bag there, but try drawing attention by drifting one bait deep and one on the surface.

RIVER – River fishing has been ok, but it hasn’t been fantastic. The water is starting to get a little too hot. Earlier this week it was really rainy and that keeps the sun from beating on the water – which we need. But that also means that the salinity will drop and bait is apt to get flushed around. There are Trout in the river, and lots of bait to the south like Mullet. Early in the morning and late in the afternoon the fish are really active especially the Trout, Redfish, and Snook around Fort Pierce. Try fishing between the fishing docks and the shallow bars, it has been quite productive there.

BAIT REPORT – Bait is more inshore, mainly Threadfin Herring, Sardines, Cigar Minnows.

Jeff
White’s Tackle Shop
(772) 461-6909
www.whitestackle.com

July 23, 2015

Vero Beach / Fort Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The bottom fishing is not very good right now because the thermocline is in. Since the bottom is really cold the best offshore fishing is trolling for Dolphin and Sailfish. You want to troll in the 120-140 foot range for them. Ballyhoo is the best bait and you can drag them along skirted or naked.

INSHORE – The usual suspects are inshore right now. Cobia, one of our contacts over at Professional Outfitters Inc. has seen Snapper, Redfish, Snook, and Trout. Right now the Trout, Redfish, and Snook are best on the flats. You want to take out Shrimp or mullet if you can. The Mullet are around right now and they are actually the preferred bait over the Shrimp. The Mangroves are also good right now.

BAIT REPORT – Bait is around right now. As Cobia was telling me, the Mullet are the go to right now.

Cobia
Professional Outfitters Inc
1204 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL
1-772-569-3666

July 3rd, 2015

Vero Beach / Fort Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Snapper bite good offshore and inshore. You want to start at 40 feet down and fish anywhere between there and the 90 foot ledge. The Snapper offshore is more focused on Sardines, Pinfish, and Squid. There are also a few Dolphin and Sailfish around the 110-160 foot area biting hard on frozen Ballyhoo and Pinfish.

INSHORE – Captain Billy over at Vero Tackle and Marina has been cashing in on the Snook bite with some Mullet. They are all along the mangroves south of Harbour Branch. The tide has been super low the last week so all of the sand bars on this side of the main channel are producing some nice Trout fishing on Mullet and Pigfish. The Snapper bite is also turned on around the channel edges, bridges, and inlets – for these he likes to use live shrimp and Mahara.

BAIT REPORT – Plenty of Pinfish, but Mullet and Greenies aren’t really here.

Captain Billy also runs Charters out of Vero Tackle and Marina so if you are looking to go out fishing give him a dial. He has even picked up the phone after hours for me once or twice, and while I live too far away to buy him a beer, he gets an honorable mention from me.

Captain Billy Davenport
Vero Tackle and Marina
3321 Bridge Plaza Dr, Vero Beach, FL
1-772-234-9585

June 26th, 2015

Vero Beach / Fort Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE:Offshore Captain Bryan at Predator Sport Fishing Charters has been hearing about Mangrove Snapper about 11-12 miles out in 80ft of water. That bite is going well on live bait. Captain Billy Davenport from Vero Bait and Tackle has been hearing about the excellent Dolphin bite. They are out about 14 miles, in 100 feet of water around the weed line. Anglers here are trolling with live Greenies.

INSHORE: The inshore fishing is great! There are lots of Trout on the grass flats. They are biting well with a popping cork with a Live Shrimp or DOA Shrimp. The Redfish are also hot on the same bait, but they are hanging out near the mangroves. The Mangrove Snapper bite is also excellent in the river, by the bridges and just off the beach on rock piles and reefs. They are biting well on live Shrimp. Tarpon are also good just outside the beach. They are biting well on live Mullet and Pinfish.

BAIT : Out off the beach and river there are some Pilchards balling up.

Captain Billy Davenport 
Vero bait and tackle  
772-234-9585

Captain Bryan 
Predator Sportfishing Fishing Charters 
772-240-5676

June 19,2015

Vero Beach / Fort Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – The bite is good offshore. If you’re into trolling the trusty Dolphin will be your go to! The Dolphin are hitting well on Ballyhoo that is trolled at around 5 knots. If bottom fishing is more your style then you’ll be fishing for Snapper. You’ll want to drop Sardines for these fish. They tend to be hanging out about 12 miles off shore.

INSHORE – The inshore fishing is good! There are plenty of Redfish, Trout and Snapper. The flats are a particularly productive area to fish. Mullet, Shrimp and Pinfish are all great for live bait if you can get them. If you’d prefer to stick to lures or artificials try the Unfair Lure Whip and Slash 70 in Pearl and Black. The Tarpon are also moving in so you can expect to see more of them over the next few weeks.

BAIT REPORT – There are lots of Mullet and Pinfish inshore.

Cobia
Professional outfitters Inc
1204 U.S. 1, Vero Beach, FL
www.pro-out.com

1-772-569-3666

 

June 11th, 2015

Vero Beach / Fort Pierce Fishing Report

OFFSHORE – Captain David Has two boats fishing in different areas, but right now he is seeing a good amount of Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, and Cobia around 80 feet of water. These fish love Squid and Sardines but you can also catch some of your own bait out there. These fish should remain steady for the next little while.

INSHORE – If you want to go inshore fishing get out early in the morning and beat the sun. Head on out to the flats, weedlines and inlets at this time and you’ll find a hot bite on Snapper, Black Drum and Trout. These fish are crazy about live Shrimp so use this as your bait and you’ll reel them in for sure.

BAIT REPORT – There is lots of bait around. Specific bait fish that have been around include: Tomtate, Grunts and Sardines. Another great bait you can find are Pinfish and you’ll find those offshore.

Captain David
Fort Pierce Lady Deep Sea Fishing
www.ladystuart.com
772-466-4848

Vero Tackle & Marina
3321 Bridge Plaza Dr, Vero Beach, FL
772-234-9585










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