Ended up with 7 nice snapper and 7 nice grouper. we had better luck with menhaden and sardines, than live bait. On the way in we stopped in 70 ft and the red grouper were on fire, we only stayed for 30 minuntes, had to get back in, all were happy and had plenty of fish.

Till Next Time, Good Luck, Tight Lines and Safe Boating

Captain John Blouse

This Cedar Key Fishing Report Is From Cedar Key Fishing Guide and Cedar Key Charter Captain John of Hookedup Charters

Snapper & Grouper, They Make a Long Trip Worth While

We just used a chum block, also had 1 or 2 lines on a Cajun Thunder cork, 100# leader, #5 circle hook and 1 or 2 lines using 1/4 oz sinker and the same leader & hook, and we had all the fun you can stand, we caught about 125 lbs of Mack’s, some lady fish, lost a king but had loads of fun.

On our next half day trip trip we headed out for some snapper and grouper, seas were about 4-5ft, so we stopped at 50 ft, we manged to keep 5 Gags and 3 Red Grouper, Sea Bass and the famous Cedar Key Snapper(grunt). The bait was, live pins, cut mackerel, sardines and all of them worked well.

On another half day?trip , tried for some inshore Grouper in 26 ft water, no one home, just a few shorts, but plenty of Cedar Key Snapper and Sea Bass, well till next time.

Good luck and tight lines

Captain John

This Cedar Key Fishing Report Is From Cedar Key Fishing Guide Captain John of Hookedup Charters

It doesn’t look like it’s going to impact our coast on it’s own. But, if a big storm or hurricane developed in the Gulf, all bets are off. Having said all that, personally, I’m hoping and praying that we are not impacted by the oil and preparing for the worst. I think that is what our State, as well our County officials are doing.

As an individual there is a lot of info to sort through. Taylor county emergency services seems to be as good as any.

Fishing the last couple of weeks has been typical summer time (warm water) patterns. Fish shallow for Trout and Reds early in the day. Deeper flats will produce Trout in the heat of day. Slow presentation and some days a GULP is what works. The bonus catch is worth the effort even when the trout bite is slow.

Flounder, Sea bass, Mackerel and a shot at a keeper Cobia make the 6-12 foot flats productive and fun because of the variety. I recommend at least a 20 lb leader to keep offs to a minimum. Steel leader will reduce your Trout strikes.

Offshore fishing has been very productive now that Red Snapper are boxable. Offshore Captains have had a good week.

We have Scallops on our flats and no oil. Requests are being submitted to open the season early. I do not have word yet. Give us call or watch the news for an announcement.

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

Courtney With a 24" Troutshe helped her POPPY, Dr. Anderson Reel In

Courtney With A Steinhatchee Red She Helped Captain Steve Reel In

A Bucket Full Of Redfish And Trout

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?

Hey Everyone, Mother Nature has been very nice to us offshore anglers lately, and she has allowed me to roam to some of my deep water haunts.

This trip was with some good friends of mine and their family. Russ did a complete over haul on the motor on my little truck and would not take any money for it, but asked if I would take him and some family members offshore fishing for the day. They had a great time and put a lot of fish in the boat of all verities.

The action was so good through out the day that I didn’t get a chance to snap many photos, but if you look at the pic-nic table………….there’s 10 feet of fillets ! ! !

September is almost upon us and that is when our fall fishing starts to pick up, so get with all of your fishing buddies and family members to get some dates together.

FOR THE MONTH OF SEPT. THESE ARE THE DATES I CAN FISH —?SEPT. 1st through 11th — 19th & 20th — 26th & 27th ! ! !

I have a BFCT fire class that I must attend for my State Job that I will be at during the week ONLY ! ! ! It starts on 9/13 and runs to 10/2, BUT I WILL be available to run on weekends.

Enjoy the pics and hope to hear from you all soon. Take care.

Captain Lance
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A Yankee Town, Florida Fishing Report
From Yankeeetown Offshore Fishing Guide Captain Lance

Looks like she's trying to break Captain Lance's Rod

What the mission was for!

Almost time to eat!