BEAT THE HEAT
A Yankee Town, Florida and Crystal River Florida Fishing Report
From Gulf Coast Fishing Guide Captain Nick
BEAT THE HEAT
It’s that time of year again folks, summer, and it looks like it’s going to be a long hot one.
Record highs have already arrived, and if the water temp in the Gulf of Mexico (90 degrees) is any indication, we’re in for a very active season, storm wise that is.
We’re currently running a “Beat the Heat Special”, basically a half day fishing charter that begins around 6:30 a.m.. and ends before noontime.
The fishing has been exceptional, although we’ve had to move to deeper water in the late a.m..
Recently we’ve been catching Grouper, Cobia, Snook, Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and huge Pink Mouth Grunts, all without lifting the anchor. What a variety!
Tip of the week: Stay hydrated and don’t forget the sunblock!
Call Crystal River, Florida & Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick of Slickcharters for more information about putting fish in your cooler in Crystal River and Yankeetown, Florida.
More Weather Challenges
More Weather Challenges.
Trout and Reds are in another transition. You may remember a few months ago when I talked about the water temp changes and the challenges it presented in locating fish.
Well as the flats warm more Trout have moved to deeper flats. We have gone back to slow jigging the deep grass. If you fish it to fast, you’ll catch nothing but ladies and blues.
Reds seem to be more scattered now, which is normal this time of year. They will be caught in the same places, just not the same numbers.
We’re all anticipating scallop season. It looks good.
I don’t have to tell you we are still dealing with weather, almost daily.
God Bless and Good Luck
Captain STEVE
This Steinhatchce Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee, Florida Scalloping Guide
Captain Steve of Pepper Fish Key Charters
A Nice Day For Reds in Steinhatcnee
And this is why you brave the weather, Nice Red!
We Fished Last Week And Were Very Successful
Steinhatchee Fishing Reports from
Steinhatchee Scalloping and Fishing Guide Captain Steve Kroll
We Fished Last Week And Were Very Successful
Fishing the flats in rough weather is challenging, and only for the most dedicated diehards. High wind and rain makes a good rainsuit a must. As a guide, one has to make the go no-go call with safety in mind.
Last week we had no lightning to deal with, just wind and rain. So we fished last week, and were very successful. At times, we were drifting 1.5 nautical mph. We fished cork rigs almost all week in shallow water, 2-3 ft deep. I would not have bet money on good fishing trips last week. But I had very good fisherman and the Lord decided to bless our efforts.
If you decide to go on one of these tough weather days, keep on eye on the horizon, keep an ear on the radio. Riverhaven Marina will keep us informed about approaching weather. And of course there’s plain old common sense, boat size, your familiarity with the area, your party.
Young kids or Grandma would not enjoy a tough weather day.
Thanks for reading, God Bless and good fishing – be careful.
This Steinhatchce Fishing Report is from Steinhatchee, Florida Scalloping and Fishing Guide Captain Steve of Pepper Fish Key Charters
Neither Wind Nor Rain Can Stop This Fishermen
Memorial Day Should Be Nice Depending on…
Memorial Day Should Be Nice Depending on…..
where you’re at. Seas are projected to be 1 to 2 feet and there’s a 70% chance of rain in Steinhatchee?and a 40% chance in Cedar Key and Crystal River.
Enjoy The Holiday and Thank A Soldier, Marine, Sailor And Airman.
Anticipation
Yankee Town, Florida and Crystal?River Florida Fishing Report
From Gulf Coast Fishing Guide Captain Nick
ANTICIPATION
Although the recent winds have all but shut down the saltwater fishing around the Big Bend, we did manage to get out on Friday, 4/17.
Yes, it was blustery, but we took the airboat and confined our fishing to the shallow, protected waters around “Eleven Prong”, just south of the Waccassasa Bay Channel entrance.
Not much luck with the Redfish, but there was a fair amount of baitfish in the area.
Hopefully the winds will subside soon, and we’ll be getting back to the Grassflats for some great fishing action.
Time to get those “Cajun Thunders” rigged and ready.
Capt. Nick
Call Crystal River, Florida & Yankeetown Fishing Guide Captain Nick of Slickcharters for more information about putting fish in your cooler in Crystal River and Yankeetown, Florida.
