Fishing along Florida's east coast has slowed down in the past week reports Captain Keith Mixon(www.mixinworkwithplay.com). As cold fronts make their way through central Florida, there have only been a few days when I have been able to get out and wet a line. On these days, cold water temperatures have left fish feeling somewhat lethargic. This, however, has not stopped fish from biting all together. Around Port Canaveral, snook have been biting a wide variety of artificial lures as well as live shrimp. Most of these fish have been just below the legal slot size. In addition, cobia has also become more abundant just south of the port. Buck tail lures with bright colors such as pink, yellow or green work the best.
Inshore, slot size reds have been caught in both the Indian and BananaRivers near drop offs in three feet of water or less. Cut ladyfish as well as jerk bait have been the bait of choice when fishing during midday. Also, trout have been caught in good numbers on top water lures along the flats. A 3" MirrOmullett, made by MirrOlure, works great when fished slow in one to two feet of water. Anglers should still use caution when boating along the east coast, because low water levels will create many navigational hazards.