Biscayne Bay
That time of year again, when the winds blow out of the north and the temperatures slowly begin to fall. Any time now, the bait will start migrating into the southern end of our peninsula. This bait migration brings with it a great spike in fishing activity. The number of Snook in Biscayne Bay will gradually increase, making this a great time to target the specie. The bait migration will also bring with it a number of juvenile Tarpon; these Tarpon will be most active in the early morning and late afternoon. Bonefishing in Biscayne Bay will become an all day affair. The Bonefish will feed through out the day, due to the cooler water temperatures. The Permit fishing in Biscayne Bay has been good. To find Permit, look for tails, wakes and fins. On a calm day this practice will be a piece of cake. When the wind blows, and it get difficult to see, look for these fish in light colored bottom.
Florida Bay
The last couple of months the fishing in Everglades National Park has been on fire. Two weeks ago, we had the first cold front of the year, which changed the pattern of these fish. Look for the schools of reds on the flats, where water is moving. If your boat doesn't allow you to pole onto the flats, simply work the edge and you'll be pleasantly surprised. The Snook fishing slowed down on September 1st; somehow these fish know when the season opens. Trout fishing should start picking up with the falling temperatures. Find a grass flat and work the edges with jigs, spoons, jerk baits, top-water and of course live bait and you will catch all the trout you can handle.
Fall and spring are my favorite times of the year. The fishing everywhere will improve. So if you want to book a charter for Biscayne Bay bonefish or Florida Bay Reds, give me a call.
Tight Lines! Capt. Brey Abreu