Gov. Crist has authorized FREE saltwater fishing Memorial Day weekend
Gov. Charlie Crist has authorized FREE saltwater fishing this Memorial Day weekend. He wants Floridians and visitors to see firsthand that our beaches are clean and the fish are biting. It’s simple – residents and non-residents can recreationally saltwater fish on May 29, 30, and 31 without a saltwater fishing license. All other normal recreational saltwater fishing rules, seasons, bag and size limits apply.
I share the Governor’s concern about people canceling fishing trips due to misperceptions about the oil spill. In fact, oil from the spill remains far away from Florida’s coast and all state waters are open for fishing. As a fellow fishing license holder, I urge you to pack your gear and take someone fishing – because with clean water and free fishing, now is the perfect time to show friends and family that Florida really is the Fishing Capital of the World.
Sincerely,
Rodney Barreto
FWC Chairman
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY
Saturday, 5/22, we ran about 10 miles out to fish for Cobia around the outer markers of the barge canal.
While waiting for the tide to slow, we rigged up for bottom fishing just to kill a little time. Within about 45 minutes we had caught several small Grouper, a couple nice Spanish Mackerel, and almost limited out on Spotted Sea Trout.
As the tide slowed, we rigged up for the Cobia. I use pinfish on a 6/0 octopus hook with about 4 feet of 100 lb. Florocarbon Leader. It didn’t take long before we were hooked up. We landed a couple respectable fish, and saw a couple more before heading inshore for some flats fishing.
Didn’t have much luck in the flats, but we did jump a Tarpon in the 200 lb. range. To be honest, he actually jumped us. We were fishing with 15 lb. test. Chased the Silver King around for about 5 minutes until he made one last leap, and waved good-bye. It was a sight we will never forget.
Headed in about 2 p.m. with a box of Trout, a Cobia, and a memory of the “one that got away”!
Pictured below is Mr. Scott Vanbeek of Ocala with a 22 lb. Cobia.
Remember, God Loves A?Fisherman
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This?Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick
And The One That Didn't
A Yankeetown “GIT-ER-DUN”
Let me lead off by expressing my sorrow and regret to the people of Lousiana who have been effected by the oil spill. Our prayers are with you. There’s no telling how many folks have been ruined by this man made disaster, and I fear the worst of it is yet to come.
On a brighter note, the fishing off the Citrus/Levy County Coasts has been very good lately. Four days ago on 5/20, we ran out about 30 miles and caught our limit of Gag Grouper in short order. They ranged from 10-20 lbs.. On the return trip we pulled up to one of the outer markers and hooked up two nice Cobia, virtually on the first casts.
That’s the way I like to do it, you know, “Git-er-dun”
We spotted numerous bait pod’s through-out the day, and the Spanish Mackerel everywhere.
I have several near shore trips lined up for this week, so check back with us for the Trout/Redfish forecast.
Remember, God Loves A?Fisherman
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick
This Last Week Has Been Great!
This last week has been great! Trout and Reds have showed up to play big time. We had Trout limits 3 of 4 days. The 4th day we could have if we would have stopped catching and releasing Reds up to 29″s. To top off those trips, 2 of the 4 days we had our over 20″ limit of Trout. Our best day, we brought 60lbs to the dock, Trout and Reds only.
Offshore has been good for all, Grouper, Snapper(no keep til 6/1), Kings, Cobia.
We continue to hope and pray to be spared oil impact, and today, all the reports indicate we may be spared. I read? today that there are 950 boats and 20,000 people working on the cleanup. Good Luck and God Bless their efforts.
Thanks For Checking In, Pray For Our Coast If You Will.
God Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL
This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll
Nice Umbrella, Beautiful Steinhatchee Redfish
And Why Do You Go To Steinhatchee?
More Spill Information & Wildlife Recovery Training Info
The Steinhatchee River Chamber has posted maps, other information and links to resources on it’s blog at http://www.steinhatcheeriverchamber.org/News/.
Steve Jones
