Thursday, June 25th, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters, Leave a Comment » Got a Big Bend Report? Tell Us About it.
A Yankee Town, Florida and Crystal River Florida Fishing Report
From Gulf Coast Fishing Guide Captain Nick
BEAT THE HEAT
It’s that time of year again folks, summer, and it looks like it’s going to be a long hot one.
Record highs have already arrived, and if the water temp in the Gulf of Mexico (90 degrees) is any indication, we’re in for a very active season, storm wise that is.
We’re currently running a “Beat the Heat Special”, basically a half day fishing charter that begins around 6:30 a.m.. and ends before noontime.
The fishing has been exceptional, although we’ve had to move to deeper water in the late a.m..
Recently we’ve been catching Grouper, Cobia, Snook, Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and huge Pink Mouth Grunts, all without lifting the anchor. What a variety!
Tip of the week: Stay hydrated and don’t forget the sunblock!
Call Crystal River, Florida & Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick of Slickcharters for more information about putting fish in your cooler in Crystal River and Yankeetown, Florida
Tags: Cobia, Grouper, Snook, Trout, Water Conditions
Posted in Cobia, Crystal River, Grouper, Pink Mouth Grunts, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Trout, Waccasassa Bay, Yankeetown | No Comments »
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 by Captain Steve of Pepperfish Key Charters, Leave a Comment » Got a Big Bend Report? Tell Us About it.
Steinhatchee Fishing Reports from
Steinhatchee Scalloping Guide and Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll
Hey Big Bend fisherman
I first want to mention the offshore fishing. It’s been great, especially now that red snapper are legal to keep. I have seen some real nice catchs at the dock.
Inshore has been very productive as well. Trout have been big. Over 20″ fish have been common. These trout have been caught shallow and deep. Last week was quite hot, but we had a breeze every day, keeping it bearable.
I’m not sure how long they’ll be around, but we have been experiencing the “luxury problem” I have spoke of before- oversize reds-alot of them. I included some photos- 30-37 inchs. The 37″ weighed 17lbs on my BOGA scale.
I have not gotten in the water scouting scallops yet, but looking over the side of the boat, I’m seeing plenty.
God Bless and Good Luck Captain STEVE KROLL
Here are some photographs of the fish to big to keep. Captain Steve’s “luxury problem”.
This Steinhatchce Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee, Florida Scalloping Guide
Captain Steve of Pepper Fish Key Charters
Tags: Red Fish, Red Snapper, Scallops, Trout
Posted in Horseshoe/Shired, Keaton Beach, Red Fish, Scallops, Steinhatchee, Trout | No Comments »
Monday, June 15th, 2009 by Captain John of Hookedup Charters, Leave a Comment » Got a Big Bend Report? Tell Us About it.
This Off Shore Cedar Key, Florida Fishing Report is From Cedar Key Grouper Guide Captain John
To Go Fishing in Cedar Key Call Hookedup Charters
And Captain John Still Caught Fish
Well, NOAA’s report said 10 kt winds and 2 ft seas, and it was 15 to 18 kt winds and 3-5 ft seas, so the trip was made short.
We fished the king fish hole area due to weather, we only fished till 2 pm, using sardines, cut mullet and live pinfish, we caught about 30 shorts and 5 keeper gag groupers, 1 king fish and a lot of sea bass and grunts, not bad for 20 ft of water @ 80 degs temp.
So if you dont have a boat to go offshore or the weather wont let you go, try the kingfish hole area, trolling plugs, bottom fishing and keep a free line out back w/ a whole sardine, thredfin or live bait, while bottom fishing and wait for your king or cobia to take it.
Call Cedar Key Grouper Guide Captain John of Hookedup Charters
for more information about putting fish in the boat and on the table.
Tags: Gag Grouper, King Fish, Seabass
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Monday, June 8th, 2009 by Captain Steve of Pepperfish Key Charters, Leave a Comment » Got a Big Bend Report? Tell Us About it.
More Weather Challenges.
Trout and Reds are in another transition. You may remember a few months ago when I talked about the water temp changes and the challenges it presented in locating fish.
Well as the flats warm more Trout have moved to deeper flats. We have gone back to slow jigging the deep grass. If you fish it to fast, you’ll catch nothing but ladies and blues.
Reds seem to be more scattered now, which is normal this time of year. They will be caught in the same places, just not the same numbers.
We’re all anticipating scallop season. It looks good.
I don’t have to tell you we are still dealing with weather, almost daily.
God Bless and Good Luck
Captain STEVE
This Steinhatchce Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee, Florida Scalloping Guide
Captain Steve of Pepper Fish Key Charters
A Nice Day For Reds in Steinhatcnee
And this is why you brave the weather, Nice Red!
Tags: Reds, Trout, Water Conditions
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Friday, June 5th, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters, Leave a Comment » Got a Big Bend Report? Tell Us About it.
A Yankee Town, Florida and Crystal River Florida Fishing Report
From Gulf Coast Fishing Guide Captain Nick
Keep Your Eye On The Ball
We fished the Spoil Islands off the Levy County Coast Monday, June 1, just north of the Withalacoochee River.
Found plenty of Spotted Sea Trout, although most of them were less than 15 inches in length, the legal limit.
Moved offshore a bit and found a small piece of structure that ,according to my “crystal ball ” ,( fish finder) ,was holding fish.
Anchored up and right off start catching 18 to 24 inch Trout, several nice size Pink Mouth Grunts, and Gag Grouper just shy of the 22 inch minimum.
Even had a couple of Cobia come up to the boat, but couldn’t convince them to bite a shrimp.
Needless to say, I added another waypoint on the GPS and will be returning to it soon.
Call Crystal River, Florida & Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick of Slickcharters for more information about putting fish in your cooler in Crystal River and Yankeetown, Florida
Tags: Gag Grouper, Pink Mouth Grunts, Shrimp, Speckled Trout, Spoil Islands, Withalacoochee River
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