Steinhatchee activities dominated by scallop trips
Scallops Dominate
Our activities continue to be dominated by scallop trips. Which is a good thing.
We are thankful for such a wonderful resource to enjoy and share!
But, for me, nothing can substitute the pull of a upper slot size Red, or the violent head shake of a 22″ Trout in 18″s of water. So I go. Flats fishing in warm water is challenging. The rewards for determination will come one out of 3 days. I like to say “you won’t know if you don’t go”.
So fish early, safe light is between 6:30 & 7, and scallop when the temp gets up.
God Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL
Steinhatchee Fishing & Steinhatchee Scalloping Report from
Steinhatchee Scalloping Guide and Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll
Sunglasses and a big red fish, the women are going to love him!
Steinhatchee Scalloping, the kids do it better!
Great Scalloping And Good Fishing
Steinhatchee Fishing & Scalloping Report from
Steinhatchee?Scalloping Guide and Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll
Hey fisherman and scallopers, What a pleasant surprise. The state of Florida gave us an average report or scallop count. Gainesville Sun reported the count was half of the previous year. I am not here to say they were wrong, only that the areas where they performed their data collection was not the area we are gathering scallops. We all hope that it will hold up.
Mean while, I have been doing some early morning fishing trips. Our success has been mixed. Great topwater bite one?morning, Reds and Trout. I watched a 30″ Red come out of the water and take a “spook”. I’ve caught reds on top before, but never had I seen?such a strike. Also, last week, myself and a customer were able to get 4 jumps out a 90lb Tarpon. I’ll keep you posted. And include photos.
Enjoy your summer and God Bless and Good Fishing and Sscalloping
Captain STEVE KROLL
A fine Steinhatchee Red FishCaught With Captain Steve
Captain Steve With A Fine Big Bend Trout
Big Bend Scalloping On The Fourth Of July Weekend
Captain Steve’s Fishing Report & His Luxury Problem
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
BETTER GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN!!
Snook season opened Sept. 1 and closes Nov. 30. Don’t forget the required stamp and the latest slot limit, 28-33 inches. Also, scallop season closes next weekend, Sept. 10, so again, Better get-em while you can!
To be perfectly honest, we haven’t fished the Gulf of Mexico since last Friday (8-29). Fortunately we’ve been very busy fishing the Ocklawaha River for Bass this week, with excellent results, 59 Bass in 3 short trips! Gotta get them while you can!
The Water is Clearing Up & Change is Coming
We have 7 days of scallop season left and the water is clearing up.
By the weekend I bet the visibility will be good.
It’s still summertime fishing, however, Trout are biting.
Keep in? mind this time of year is about change, and I don’t mean politics. I mean conditions are changing, so fish will begin moving, patterns changing.?
Remember,”you don’t know, if you don’t go”
?A Steinhatchee, Florida fishing report from Captain Steve
