Mid October Cedar Key Fishing Report
On an half day trip we fished from the edge of Sea Horse reef to out as far as 50 ft in depth. Out past marker 1 on the southeast side of sea horse, in 12-15 ft dept, the mackerel are as thick as thieves.
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
Early October Shallow Water Grouper Fishing
Took a party of 5 out Saturday morning, for a?half day of fishing. Half?day trips are always in close, we pulled pin fish traps, had about 6 dozen, plus sardines, threadfin’s and cut grunt’s for bait.
Our?1st drop was in 26feet, on some rocks & live bottom, bite was good and picked up 3 keepers, some shorts and a couple nice sea bass.
The next drop, 3 more keepers, and the same. last drop , 4 keeepers and some more sea bass, all gag’s, no red grouper.
The water temp was 75-79 deg. obviously the red grouper are still deeper, but nice it’s?to catch keeper gags within 10 miles of the shore.
The fishin is only gonna get better and the sea bass should be turning on some as well. That’s todays report, 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
A close up of whats for dinner, caught in early October at about 10 miles from shore
Hey Big Bend Fish and Scallop Friends
First I want to tell you what I think about the Oil spill threat.
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
A Good Half Day In Cedar Key And In A Week It Will Be Great
The wind finally stop blowing and we headed out of Cedar Key at about 7:30 am with the water temperature at the dock at 68 degrees, when we crossed the reef it was 70 degrees and out at 45 feet it was 67 degrees.
The gags were biting but then all of a sudden the bite shut down. We didn?t have live bait and I’m positive that would have made a big difference.
We lost a couple nice ones with a free line behind the boat. With a threadfin on a kingfish rig we got hit two times and got 1- 20 plus pounder in the boat.
After that we moved inward since it was a 1/2 day trip, we then stopped in 35 ft to see what was happening, and the grouper were biting, we got one keeper grouper, grunts and sea bass.
We also lost another king there but for a couple hours fishing and traveling it wasn?t bad and in another week the water will be perfect for grouper fishing at 30-45 ft.
Although live bait in shallow water is always the good bet.
Good luck and tight lines
Captain John
This Cedar Key Fishing Report Is From Cedar Key Fishing Guide Captain John of Hookedup Charters
Kingfish Make The Day Fun
Some grouper, a king, a mess of sea bass and grunts make a good half day and a good meal
Its Starting to Get Fun
The last couple of weeks have been a lot of fun, as well as challenging. Water temps have moved to the upper 60′s and low 70′s.
Cool nights will slow the morning bites. Compared to recent years, we seem to be several weeks behind on the Spring warm up.
The reports of big Trout are numerous, up to 30 inches, and one above. I have included a photo of my biggest Trout taken this year so far, approx 27″long and 6 3/4 pounds. I did not lay her down to measure her. I was trying to get her back in the water as quickly as possible. I already had 3 Trout in the box over 20″s. My Boga gave me her weight and I have found to be accurate.
Redfish have been less than dependable. I think it’s because they are bunched up and moving around. If you find them you’ll have ball. But because they are moving they can be hard to stay in front of. That will change as water temps stabilize and the fish settle into more dependable patterns.
Offshore fishing has been good as well. Grouper, Seabass, Grunts and Sheephead have been available. Also Kings and Spanish. Offshore Captains continue to catch and release alot of Snapper, which are a no take species until June 1.
Come see us,
God Bless and Good Fishing
Captain STEVE KROLL
This Steinhatchee Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll
27 inches and 6&3/4lbs Captain Steve's biggest trout so far this year, as of 4/21/10
A Good Reason To Go To Steinhatchee ... to get keeper reds and keeper trout.
Very Nice Steinhatchee Redfish ... women love men who can catch fish like this!
