THIS TIME OF YEAR…HOT WATER DISCHARGE CANAL

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

A Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report

from Yankeetown Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick

slick-charters-saltwater-glamour-shotSorry its been so long since we’ve posted a the salt water fishing report. Honestly, there’s only been a few days that we could have possibly gotten out due to the weather, and the Largemouths have started their pre spawn feeding frenzy which has kept us very busy.

I have had several reports that the Redfish, Trout, and several other species have moved well inside, especially in the early morning hours. This time of year I would recommend trying the Hot Water Discharge Canal at the Progress Energy Plant near Crystal River.

Also, if you like Grass Flats fishing, try the deepest potholes and ledges you can find. They have been known to produce some of the best catches this time of year.

Like always, for best results, try to plan your trip as near to the new or full moon as possible. The extreme tide days are absolutely the best days to fish. I plan on going over to the Gulf Coast in the very near future for a recon trip, that is as soon as the Largemouth bite slows.

Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.

Capt. Nick

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Big Bend “GATORS-R-HOT”

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

This Crystal River & Yankeetown Florida Fishing Report is From
Crystal River & Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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Sorry for the delayed report, but we have been extremely busy over the past couple of weeks. This by far is our busiest time of the year, and sometimes there is just not enough hours in the day.

If you get the timing right, the Hot Water Discharge Canal at the Progress Energy Plant near Crystal River  is hard to beat.

Recently, lots of huge Gator Trout, as well as Snook and Black Drum have been taken there. The Trout bite has really been HOT, but the window of opportunity each day is short.

Try fishing as close to the barrier as possible, just before and after the high tide. Live shrimp on a knocker rig works really well.

Better get them while they are HOT.

When planning your next fishing trip on the Gulf, take the time to check out the Home page of this website, www.outdoorupdate.com and access the link to the wind forecast for the area that you are fishing. This forecast is updated by NOAA every 6 hours and provides you with best information for the safety of your fishing trip.

Call Crystal River, Florida & Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick of Slickcharters for more information about putting fish in your cooler in Crystal River or Yankeetown, Florida

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GET-UM WHILE YOU CAN

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

A Crystal River, Citrus County, Levy County and?Yankeetown, Florida Fishing Report From Gulf Coast Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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GET-UM WHILE YOU CAN

Surface water temp’s off the Citrus/Levy County coasts have been in the lower 50′s this past week, which translates to fish populations going both shallow and deep.

Friday, 1/23, we fished about 18 miles offshore and though there were no Grouper, we did catch several nice Sheephead in the 5-7 lb. range.

Sunday, 1/25, we fished around the Progress Energy Power Plant at Crystal River, and caught 15 Redfish, along with several Jack Crevelles and a small Black Drum.

This time of year it pay’s to fish either very shallow or very deep, depending on what you are targeting.

Speaking of time of year,

don’t forget, Trout season is closed February through March 31st.
Better get them while you can

This fishing report is from Yankeetown, Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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Yankeetown, Crystal River & Levy County Fishing Report

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

slick-charters-saltwater-glamour-shotSalt Water Fishing Report
for Crystal River, Yankeetown, Cedar key and Levy County- 12/23/08

Fished the “Progress Energy” Hot water Discharge Canal last week. Had several reports of good numbers of large Spotted Sea Trout, as well as Snook and Cobia being caught there, so I thought I’d give it a try.
Got a late start, then had to make our way through the spoil islands and skinny water in fairly heavy fog.

Finally made it over there about 10 A.M., just in time to catch the bottom of the falling tide. Typically, the best tide to fish in this area, especially for Redfish, is just before, and after the high tide…Oh well, shut-up and fish…………

Didn’t set any records, but the fish we caught were nice. Large Spotted Sea Trout, Black Drum, and Redfish, along with several Jack Cravelle’s. Not bad considering the tide.

Also, good numbers of Gag Grouper are being caught off the Citrus and Levy county coasts fairly close in.
Now is the best time of year to target them.

Speaking of “time”…
We only have a few weeks left until the new Gag Grouper reg.’s …

As of Jan. 1/09, a 2 fish limit on Gag Grouper goes into effect as well as several other regulation changes.
February 1 thru March 31 the season is closed…Don’t forget to update your “Law Sticks”…
Hope everyone has a Very Merry Christmas..

This Crystal River, Yankeetown & Levy County Fishing Report is from Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick of Slick Charters.

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In the Big Bend its “Winter Mode”!

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

slick-charters-saltwater-glamour-shotLooks like the “pro’s” at the N.W.S. might have gotten it right. Record low temp’s in both October and November have started pushing fish further inshore all over the Big Bend region.

Grouper populations, as well as other pelagics spend the summer months offshore, then migrate to nearshore waters as the temp’s drop.

Other species, such as Trout, Snook, Cobia and Permit , also seek out the warmer nearshore waters during the winter months.

With water temp’s approaching the 50′s off the Citrus and Levy county coasts, we go into “winter mode” and move into the skinny water inshore, as well as the Progress Energy Discharge Canal” at Crystal River  for most of our saltwater fishing.

Good numbers, and a wide variety of highly sought after game fish are typical of these nearshore trips, and is a great time to take the kids. Most of these trips are only a few minutes ride from the dock.

Also, the Grouper that we typically go miles and miles offshore to catch have moved in. This means less riding and more fishing…

Gotta love it!

This Crystal River and Yankee Town Fishing Report is from Crystal River and Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick

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