Finally, A Great Day On The Water
To Go Fishing in Cedar Key Call Hookedup Charters
My Saturday March 20th charter left the Cedar Kay Boat ramp and went to catch some bait before we went farther out to fish.
Searching for new grouper spots we started in 45 ft of water. With nobody home, went to 50–60 ft, and there they were, they were hungry and most were in the 26 to 28 inch range. We lost a few big ones, the water was a little rusty and about 58 degrees.
While we where there we saw 5 different bait pods and schools of Mackerel or Bonita.
We headed back in to get some sea bass for dinner in about 35 feet of water which was about 61 degrees and then back at the ramp were it was 62 degrees.
It looks like April is going to be good for fishing.
Good luck and tight lines
Captain John
This Fishing Report Is From Cedar Key Fishing Guide Captain John of Hookedup Charters
The Common Word For Fishing Reports is Adapt!
By now everyone’s heard about the huge “fish kill” the recent record cold weather has left us with.
Although the short term saltwater forecast for our region looks pretty grim, I have no doubt that in the future fishing in the Gulf of Mexico will be as good as it ever was. It may take awhile, but everything happens for a reason, and I believe it’s all just a part of the “master plan”.
Meanwhile we need to adapt to these adverse conditions. Best bet for the near future is to target Redfish or Trout in the skinny water. Recently I had a report of a huge school of Reds near “Eleven Prong” in about 12” of water.
Unfortunately, they would not bite.
Areas like these are going to be the place to be, but your gonna need an airboat or kayak to get there.
Several of my saltwater clients are now going Bass fishing. That’s one way of adapting and fortunately the Bass have been on.
Trout season re-opened on March 1, and hopefully the weather will turn around. The first day of spring is just around the corner.
Remember, God Loves A Fisherman
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick
