Hey Steinhatchee Fans
The last few weeks have been fantastic on the flats off Dixie and Taylor counties.
Limits of Speckled Trout and Redfish are common, and considering the Red limit doubling to two fish per person with a boat max of eight fish, I have wondered if I would need a bigger fish box on the boat. We have managed fine with the 80 quart engel fish box. Of course we still have a day when things are tough or it seems like the only Trout biting are 14 31/32″ or less. On the flip side I have had a couple days moving out of large Trout was the only way we would complete a limit catch for the day. This is what we refer to as a luxury problem!
Redfish are bunched up as usual this time of year. On a calm day they are pretty easy to find. With a ripple on the water they can be easily missed by a couple of boat lengths. Salt Water Assassin, Gulps, and cut bait will do the job.
We also have Spanish Mackerel, Black Sea Bass and Cobia catches being reported. The end of April and into May we should see larger, keeper size Cobia on the flats.
May is the time of year that you can catch the most different species in a day. The record for my boat is 17 different species in one day! Another fun challenge to keep up with when you spend a lot of time on the water.
GOD BLESS, Good Fishing and Be Safe
Captain STEVE KROLL
This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee, Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll
A Nice Days Catch
A Good Steinhatchee Speckled Trout
A Steinhatchee Redfish, It's What You Go To Steinhatchee For
Cedar Key Offshore Fishing Report
The best bet for offshore fishing is Sheep Head, they are on fire. Head out to the reefs and concrete piles, using light tackle, 1 or 2/0 sharp hooks with shrimp, fiddler crabs or oysters. They are ranging from 12 to 20 inch. Also the Sea Bass are “thick as thieves” and of course the ole faithful grunts.
April 1st is not far away and we”ll be after red grouper again but until then come on down and get the sheep’s before they move off.
Till next time, tight lines and safe boating
Capt. John blouse
Hooked up charters & Cedar Key Marina II
This Cedar Key fishing report is from Cedar Key Marina II and Cedar Key Fishing Guide Hookedup Charters.
Cedar Key Offshore Report
Well, with the gag grouper season closing this week, the thousands of big gags out there will be safe for another year.
Saturday, November 12th, was a rough trip, cold, windy and 3-6 foot seas, the bite was slow but there were good red grouper & gag grouper in 45 to 60 feet. We were/are even catching keeper red grouper in 30 feet of water this year. Large sea bass are in 25 to 30 feet as also and they make great table fare.
Sunday, November 13th, we had beautiful weather and the fish were on fire, we released plenty of keeper sized gags and plenty just short. We did best in 55 feet of water.
Remember, you’re now allowed four red grouper, even though gag grouper fishing will be closed. The Amberjacks have moved back in, go to structure or wrecks, use live bait or jigs and have all the fun you can stand.
Till next time, tight lines and safe boating
Capt. John blouse
Hooked up charters & Cedar Key Marina II
This Cedar Key fishing report is from Cedar Key Marina II and Cedar Key Fishing Guide Hookedup Charters.
The Team With Some Nice Cedar Key Grouper
Smiles And Cedar Key Grouper
A Shed Full Of Grouper, One Of The Things To Love About Cedar Key.
Cedar Key Offshore Fishing Report
Sea Bass and Grunts are plentiful in 28–32 feet of water on live bait in hard bottom area’s.
There are plenty of short and keeper size Gag Grouper in 35-45 ft of water and soon, Sept. 16th they will be open in Federal Waters. Which, in 50 to 70 ft there are plenty of keeper Red Grouper and Gag’s.
Amberjack’s are open again and are plenty thick around the barge and bridge wrecks.
We have also caught 3 keeper Cobia while Grouper fishing in 50 plus water, so if you go have a rod ready because the opportunity will happen fast and you don’t want to miss it. I haven’t seen any Kings lately, but I believe they’ll be back soon.
Till next time, tight lines and safe boating
Capt. John blouse
Hooked up charters & Cedar Key Marina II
This Cedar Key fishing report is from Cedar Key Marina and Cedar Key Fishing Guide Hookedup Charters.
Steinhatchee Scalloping And Fishing Report
Hello from Steinhatchee, at this writing it is the 3rd of August. My time in the boat has been primarily guiding scallop trips. And I’m thankful for them.
We are having a great time with our regular summertime customers, as well as alot of new ones. The fun that a family can have gathering scallops is not a secret anymore. I’ve had customers from as far south as Naples, and as far north as Ohio. Deadman’s Bay has once again shown itself to be the recreational scallop capital.
Let’s talk fishing though. Last week I took Scott and his two young sons fishing. We caught 4 Reds and 5 Trout, jumped a 50 lb Tarpon, which we got to see jump twice before breaking the 10 lb test. All before 9:30am, then we came back in the river and picked Mom and little sister. Headed to the scallop flats and picked up a boat limit of the tastey shellfish. We did all this within sight of the channel markers of the Steinhatchee.
Another recent trip, we fished deep flats first thing in the morning. Casting Saltwater Assassin jigheads with 4″ and 5″ chartreuse tails we caught six good Trout and 7 or 8 Sand Trout, a few Sea Bass and Bluefish. And of course a limit of Scallops.
Needless to say, we are having a great summer here at the Big Bend of Florida.
Keep an eye on the weather. I included a photo of one of three waterspouts we saw this day. I guessed it about 10 miles away-impressive!
Be safe, GOD Bless, Good Fishing (Scalloping)
And Thanks for reading,
Captain, STEVE KROLL
This Steinhatchee Fishing Report
is from Steinhatchee, Florida Scallop Guide Captain Steve Kroll
One of the brothers got a redfish and first bragging rights
Scalloping A Family Affair
A photo of one of three waterspouts we saw this day, guessing 10 miles away. Impressive!
