September Inshore Forecast
As the hint of fall approaches us here on the Treasure Coast, anglers are looking forward to a great September for fishing. With remembrances of the past several years of storms, we faced yet another one this week. Luckily, it only brought some winds and much needed rain to the area. I hope everyone weathered it safely.
The excitement along the east coast of Florida has reached is peak as the fall opening of Snook season opens on September 1st. Anglers have been rewarded all summer with great snook fishing around the
Treasure Coast and have been chomping at the bit to bring home the bacon. Make sure you have checked your license and snook stamp before you head down to the river and make sure you are aware of the new measurement system for total length in effect since July. The inlets have been holding good numbers of snook all summer. Live bait, red-tail hawks, Bombers or Rebels will be great choices around the inlets. Look for the slower sides of the tides for the best action to happen. Up on the flats and mangroves, try top water at first light for a chance at a linesider hookup.
August proved to be a fantastic month along the Treasure Coast for redfish. Schools of reds were cruising around the river all month. September should continue to produce lots of slot sized reds for anglers in search of the spot tails. Round Island, Queen's Cove and the Power Plant flats have all held good amounts of reds so far this year. Top water, gold spoons, twitch baits or soft baits have all worked well throughout the summer. Keeping quiet on the flats is critical to getting close enough have a chance at a hookup. Fish will run for cover at the least disturbance.
Trout fishing will continue to improve as the water starts it's slow cooling off as fall approaches the Indian River. Fish top water or live baits in two to five feet of water on the grass flats. Look for the flats that also have sand pockets scattered on the grass for the best chances. Harbor Branch, Queen's Cove and Bear Point have all the necessary ingredients for a successful day seeking some trout action. Get out early for your best opportunity.
As the fall mullet run nears the Treasure Coast, look for the big fish to patrol the beaches, inlets and flats for easy meals. Tarpon, jacks, snook and sharks will all be chasing bait along with many other predators following it along the coast. Live bait, spoons, top water and most any diving lure should provoke a hit. Look for some exciting action this time of year!
Remember....fishing is not just another hobby......it's an ADVENTURE!!
Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Captain Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com
email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com
772-284-3852
