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Nov 2018 New Smyrna Daytona Mosquito Lagoon by
Michael Savedow
(2018-11-28 09:05:58)
[Daytona Beach] Winter has arrived for backcountry catching at Mosquito Lagoon and New Smyrna Beach, winter species like Sheepshead, Bluefish and Black Drum are showing up in catches.
[Daytona Beach] Winter has arrived for backcountry catching at Mosquito Lagoon and New Smyrna Beach, winter species like Sheepshead, Bluefish and Black Drum are showing up in catches.
Spooky Specks at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-11-01 06:01:07)
[Shell Beach] Yesterday I had Jim Walther and his two guests Clint and Clint on the Blazer Bay. The wind was howling when I picked them up at Jim’s camp and the tide was still rising though it should have been falling. We found some birds working in a pass between two lagoons and the guys went to work.
[Shell Beach] Yesterday I had Jim Walther and his two guests Clint and Clint on the Blazer Bay. The wind was howling when I picked them up at Jim’s camp and the tide was still rising though it should have been falling. We found some birds working in a pass between two lagoons and the guys went to work.
Friday Fall Fishing at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-10-26 20:21:13)
[Shell Beach] Friday fall fishing at Shell Beach. Today I helped Capt. Mark running 4 guys from Texas for him today. It was chilly, the NW wind howling and the tide was falling super hard. The guys said they wanted reds and reds they got.
[Shell Beach] Friday fall fishing at Shell Beach. Today I helped Capt. Mark running 4 guys from Texas for him today. It was chilly, the NW wind howling and the tide was falling super hard. The guys said they wanted reds and reds they got.
Windy Wednesday at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-10-26 19:43:00)
[Shell Beach] Windy Wednesday at Shell Beach. I picked up the Jim Walther and his quests David and Larry at Jim’s camp and off we went to find some trout though expectations were not high. The wind was blowing ridiculously hard out the ENE. We found some birds diving in a bayou and the guys put some trout in boat weeding through a lot of through back.
[Shell Beach] Windy Wednesday at Shell Beach. I picked up the Jim Walther and his quests David and Larry at Jim’s camp and off we went to find some trout though expectations were not high. The wind was blowing ridiculously hard out the ENE. We found some birds diving in a bayou and the guys put some trout in boat weeding through a lot of through back.
Saturday at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-10-24 18:19:59)
[Shell Beach] Last Saturday at Shell Beach I had the Jamey Sandefur, his dad Doc, along with Grace, Brook, and Jim. It was a super foggy boat ride to our first stop where we got on a decent trout bite till some idiot in a tower boat came flying through right over our fish.
[Shell Beach] Last Saturday at Shell Beach I had the Jamey Sandefur, his dad Doc, along with Grace, Brook, and Jim. It was a super foggy boat ride to our first stop where we got on a decent trout bite till some idiot in a tower boat came flying through right over our fish.
Fall Fishing the Mosquito Lagoon by
Michael Savedow
(2018-10-23 12:41:23)
[Mosquito Lagoon] Fall fishing is here on the Indian River Mosquito Lagoon area, more breezes off the ocean, cooler water and air temps, catching Black Drum, Seatrout, Redfish, Snapper and more in the backcountry waters.
[Mosquito Lagoon] Fall fishing is here on the Indian River Mosquito Lagoon area, more breezes off the ocean, cooler water and air temps, catching Black Drum, Seatrout, Redfish, Snapper and more in the backcountry waters.
Another Great Day in Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-10-19 19:43:32)
[Shell Beach] Another great day at Shell Beach. Today I helped Capt. Mark with a two boat trip. My three guys hopped on the boat and off we went. Our first stop was in a pond near Four Horse and it was nonstop action. There were some trout out to the middle and cast anywhere near the shore and it was and it was an instant red.
[Shell Beach] Another great day at Shell Beach. Today I helped Capt. Mark with a two boat trip. My three guys hopped on the boat and off we went. Our first stop was in a pond near Four Horse and it was nonstop action. There were some trout out to the middle and cast anywhere near the shore and it was and it was an instant red.
Finally Some Cool Weather Trout by
Rory Rorison
(2018-10-14 19:04:07)
[Shell Beach] Finally some cool weather Trout at Shell Beach. Friday I had the Renshaw group of 3 from Atlanta. The cool boat ride sure was nice for a change, but it warmed up quickly making for a pretty day. Our first stop was where we found some birds diving where the tide was falling out a pass connecting two lagoons near Lake Robin. We had to weed through some throwbacks, but the keepers were really nice.
[Shell Beach] Finally some cool weather Trout at Shell Beach. Friday I had the Renshaw group of 3 from Atlanta. The cool boat ride sure was nice for a change, but it warmed up quickly making for a pretty day. Our first stop was where we found some birds diving where the tide was falling out a pass connecting two lagoons near Lake Robin. We had to weed through some throwbacks, but the keepers were really nice.
Late Report for Last Saturday from Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-10-14 18:47:04)
[Shell Beach] Late report from last Saturday at Shell Beach. I had the pleasure of taking Bert and Molly into the marsh to look for some reds. It was breezy and overcast with the tide rising fast. We made one stop and it was nonstop action. The reds were silly and we limited out in short order.
[Shell Beach] Late report from last Saturday at Shell Beach. I had the pleasure of taking Bert and Molly into the marsh to look for some reds. It was breezy and overcast with the tide rising fast. We made one stop and it was nonstop action. The reds were silly and we limited out in short order.
Close Call!! Time to get back to Fishing. by
Kyle Messier
(2018-10-11 15:38:20)
[Homosassa] The Nature Coast dodged a major bullet with Hurricane Michael. Now that Michael has passed its time to get back to all of the great fishing.
[Homosassa] The Nature Coast dodged a major bullet with Hurricane Michael. Now that Michael has passed its time to get back to all of the great fishing.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report by
Josh Fritz
(2018-10-01 12:09:36)
[Hernando County] Fall is here and the fish are on a feeding frenzy. As our nights get cooler the water temperature will slowly be dropping making for some of the best fishing we have to offer all year. Inshore the red fish are schooling up a good numbers 10 - 30 fish in a pod. Live green backs or pin fish are the bait of choice. Fish a moving tide for best action. Snook are also chewing good you will find these silver bullets around mangroves and points
[Hernando County] Fall is here and the fish are on a feeding frenzy. As our nights get cooler the water temperature will slowly be dropping making for some of the best fishing we have to offer all year. Inshore the red fish are schooling up a good numbers 10 - 30 fish in a pod. Live green backs or pin fish are the bait of choice. Fish a moving tide for best action. Snook are also chewing good you will find these silver bullets around mangroves and points
Friday Fun at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-09-25 12:07:45)
[Shell Beach] Friday fun at Shell Beach. I picked up John, his wife Nicole and their son Q from their camp. It was Q’s birthday fishing trip and he was ready to hit the water. It was just a little to breezy to run out to the Sound so we stayed closer in.
[Shell Beach] Friday fun at Shell Beach. I picked up John, his wife Nicole and their son Q from their camp. It was Q’s birthday fishing trip and he was ready to hit the water. It was just a little to breezy to run out to the Sound so we stayed closer in.
Looking For To Fall Fishing in Daytona Beach by
Michael Savedow
(2018-09-12 07:20:25)
[Daytona Beach] It's been a great summer of catching, looking forward to a fun fall with cooler temperatures, breezes and catching fish.
[Daytona Beach] It's been a great summer of catching, looking forward to a fun fall with cooler temperatures, breezes and catching fish.
New Smyrna Beach/Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report by
Patrick Rood
(2018-08-14 18:59:43)
[Mosquito Lagoon] The fishing has been good here on Mosquito Lagoon and in the New Smyrna Beach waters.
[Mosquito Lagoon] The fishing has been good here on Mosquito Lagoon and in the New Smyrna Beach waters.
Milwaukee Fishing, On The Bottom ! by
Jim Hirt
(2018-08-09 07:07:35)
[Milwaukee] Fish are in the colder water out over 80 feet. We fished north and south in 80 to 150 feet. We did not get out over 120 feet of water yesterday. Have a great fishing season. Let's go fishing!
[Milwaukee] Fish are in the colder water out over 80 feet. We fished north and south in 80 to 150 feet. We did not get out over 120 feet of water yesterday. Have a great fishing season. Let's go fishing!
Aug 2018 New Smyrna Daytona Beach Mosquito Lagoon by
Michael Savedow
(2018-08-08 11:10:09)
[Mosquito Lagoon] Summer 2018 continues a good fun catching season in Mosquito Lagoon backcountry, Redfish, Black Drum, Seatrout, and many other species coming to the boat. Fishing the back waters, ICW, and the flats.
[Mosquito Lagoon] Summer 2018 continues a good fun catching season in Mosquito Lagoon backcountry, Redfish, Black Drum, Seatrout, and many other species coming to the boat. Fishing the back waters, ICW, and the flats.
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and fresh water inshore report by
Craig Korczynski
(2018-08-05 19:26:32)
[Palm Beach] august snook fishing, snook along the beaches, tarpon chewing in teh icw.
[Palm Beach] august snook fishing, snook along the beaches, tarpon chewing in teh icw.
Summer Fundays by
Mike Peppe
(2018-07-30 12:34:50)
[Sebastian] Tarpon and Redfish fun in Sebastian and lots of fun in Panama !
[Sebastian] Tarpon and Redfish fun in Sebastian and lots of fun in Panama !
Wind From the West Fish Bite the Best by
Rory Rorison
(2018-07-20 17:43:36)
[Shell Beach] Wind from the West fish bite the best. Not really, any kind of west wind is not favorable for our area, but if it is not too bad you can deal with it. Deal with it is what the Chad Mason group did today. After a slightly bumpy ride to the fishing grounds we stop at our first rig and caught a few nice trout, but they would never turn on.
[Shell Beach] Wind from the West fish bite the best. Not really, any kind of west wind is not favorable for our area, but if it is not too bad you can deal with it. Deal with it is what the Chad Mason group did today. After a slightly bumpy ride to the fishing grounds we stop at our first rig and caught a few nice trout, but they would never turn on.
West Wind Trout at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-07-19 15:27:18)
[Shell Beach] Saturday I had the Reliable Disposal crew on the boat. We were greeted to a stiff NW wind that made for a rather sporty ride to our destination. Things started off a little slow, but after bouncing around a few wellheads we got on a couple good bites with Campo’s live shrimp 3’ under a cork.
[Shell Beach] Saturday I had the Reliable Disposal crew on the boat. We were greeted to a stiff NW wind that made for a rather sporty ride to our destination. Things started off a little slow, but after bouncing around a few wellheads we got on a couple good bites with Campo’s live shrimp 3’ under a cork.
New Smyrna Beach/Mosquito Lagoon Fishing July by
Patrick Rood
(2018-07-15 09:32:29)
[Mosquito Lagoon] The weather has not been the only hot thing in New Smyrna Beach FL . The fishing has been as hot as the weather with many different species coming boat side in July.
[Mosquito Lagoon] The weather has not been the only hot thing in New Smyrna Beach FL . The fishing has been as hot as the weather with many different species coming boat side in July.
Summer Fishing Has Been Great! by
Michael Savedow
(2018-07-05 17:50:52)
[Mosquito Lagoon] Summer of 2018 has been great catching so far, Redfish, Black Drum, Seatrout, Snook, Tarpon, Sharks and other inshore saltwater species as well. Plenty of bait fish, shrimp, and crabs for these game fish to eat around the backcountry. Also Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and Ladyfish being caught for loads fo variety.
[Mosquito Lagoon] Summer of 2018 has been great catching so far, Redfish, Black Drum, Seatrout, Snook, Tarpon, Sharks and other inshore saltwater species as well. Plenty of bait fish, shrimp, and crabs for these game fish to eat around the backcountry. Also Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and Ladyfish being caught for loads fo variety.
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and fresh water inshore report by
Craig Korczynski
(2018-07-04 00:18:22)
[Palm Beach] Snook on the beaches, tarpon rolling on the surface, peacock bass on the seawalls.
[Palm Beach] Snook on the beaches, tarpon rolling on the surface, peacock bass on the seawalls.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: June wrap-up by
Dave Hanson
(2018-07-01 14:16:35)
[Bonita Beach] Seas have been calm, and summer tides are here, so fishing has been good offshore and inshore, although rainy season is upon us here in SW FL, so there is always the possibility of a thunderstorm or two.
[Bonita Beach] Seas have been calm, and summer tides are here, so fishing has been good offshore and inshore, although rainy season is upon us here in SW FL, so there is always the possibility of a thunderstorm or two.
Milwaukee Fishing, Deeper Water Is Better! by
Jim Hirt
(2018-06-26 13:00:19)
[Milwaukee] Fish are in the colder water out over 150 feet. We fished east west out to 190 feet. We did not get out over 190 feet of water yesterday.
[Milwaukee] Fish are in the colder water out over 150 feet. We fished east west out to 190 feet. We did not get out over 190 feet of water yesterday.
It's Been a Good June So Far in Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-06-20 12:32:17)
[Shell Beach] It’s been a good June so far at Shell Beach. The summer weather is here and so are the trout. We have mostly been fishing deep in Breton Sound targeting larger trout with good success, but having to hunt around from rig to rig catching several trout till the bull reds or sharks take over. This makes for a lot of exciting action and ice chest stuffed to the top with fish.
[Shell Beach] It’s been a good June so far at Shell Beach. The summer weather is here and so are the trout. We have mostly been fishing deep in Breton Sound targeting larger trout with good success, but having to hunt around from rig to rig catching several trout till the bull reds or sharks take over. This makes for a lot of exciting action and ice chest stuffed to the top with fish.
Milwaukee Fishing, Whitefish Bay is the Place for Rainbows! by
Jim Hirt
(2018-06-19 20:46:02)
[Milwaukee] The lake is warming and a thermocline is setting up. The surface action has slowed and the temperature break is at 30 feet to 50 degrees. Rainbow Trout action has been best in the warmer water just above the break in sizes of 4 to 14 pounds.
[Milwaukee] The lake is warming and a thermocline is setting up. The surface action has slowed and the temperature break is at 30 feet to 50 degrees. Rainbow Trout action has been best in the warmer water just above the break in sizes of 4 to 14 pounds.
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and fresh water inshore report by
Craig Korczynski
(2018-06-14 22:37:37)
[Palm Beach] Summer has arrived and snook are feeding. Trapon active during low light hours in palm beach inlet, largemouth bass striking shiners near channel edges.
[Palm Beach] Summer has arrived and snook are feeding. Trapon active during low light hours in palm beach inlet, largemouth bass striking shiners near channel edges.
Mosquito Lagoon and New Smyrna Beach Fishing Report by
Patrick Rood
(2018-06-12 15:41:51)
[Mosquito Lagoon] The fish have been chewing well here in New Smyrna Beach FL. From redfish and trout to tarpon and snook.
[Mosquito Lagoon] The fish have been chewing well here in New Smyrna Beach FL. From redfish and trout to tarpon and snook.
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and fresh water inshore report by
Craig Korczynski
(2018-06-07 15:24:39)
[Palm Beach] snook in the inlets striking DOA Lures, tarpon active during low light hours, clown knife fish striking shiners near drop offs.
[Palm Beach] snook in the inlets striking DOA Lures, tarpon active during low light hours, clown knife fish striking shiners near drop offs.
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and fresh water inshore report by
Craig Korczynski
(2018-06-07 15:24:26)
[Palm Beach] snook in the inlets striking DOA Lures, tarpon active during low light hours, clown knife fish striking shiners near drop offs.
[Palm Beach] snook in the inlets striking DOA Lures, tarpon active during low light hours, clown knife fish striking shiners near drop offs.
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and fresh water inshore report by
Craig Korczynski
(2018-05-31 11:52:07)
[Palm Beach] Snook in the inlets, tarpon along the beaches, peacock bass active striking surface lures
[Palm Beach] Snook in the inlets, tarpon along the beaches, peacock bass active striking surface lures
Funky Weather Friday at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-05-29 10:41:40)
[Shell Beach] Funky weather Friday at Shell Beach. When the David Broussard group showed up at the dock there was quite a light show going on in the area. Good thing was most of it was clearing out as we pulled out the slip. With the wind blowing a bit too much to get out to the Sound and plenty of storms in the area we set up in a semi protected area off the MRGO.
[Shell Beach] Funky weather Friday at Shell Beach. When the David Broussard group showed up at the dock there was quite a light show going on in the area. Good thing was most of it was clearing out as we pulled out the slip. With the wind blowing a bit too much to get out to the Sound and plenty of storms in the area we set up in a semi protected area off the MRGO.
Slammed Them Today at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-05-24 18:46:24)
[Shell Beach] I had the Renshaw group from Atlanta today and it was not a typical trip for them. Generally when Brian comes to town the wind blows like no one business, but today it was clam as could be. We ran out into the Sound and got on a decent trout bite putting close to 60 in before it died.
[Shell Beach] I had the Renshaw group from Atlanta today and it was not a typical trip for them. Generally when Brian comes to town the wind blows like no one business, but today it was clam as could be. We ran out into the Sound and got on a decent trout bite putting close to 60 in before it died.
May2018 Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry New Smyrna Daytona Bch Area by
Michael Savedow
(2018-05-23 09:21:06)
[Mosquito Lagoon] Summer is here, water temps are up, fish become more spread out through the backcountry on on the flats, more bait fish schools attract game fish.
[Mosquito Lagoon] Summer is here, water temps are up, fish become more spread out through the backcountry on on the flats, more bait fish schools attract game fish.
Tough Tuesday at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-05-21 19:36:15)
[Shell Beach] Tough Tuesday at Shell Beach with the Jim Walther group. I say tough, but it really was not. We started off at a small rig in Eloi and got a decent trout bite going. The trout were not quite as nice as the day before and there were a lot of croakers and white trout mixed with the throwbacks. With the wind dead calm and the tide moving so we headed to the Sound to look for the big trout Jim likes.
[Shell Beach] Tough Tuesday at Shell Beach with the Jim Walther group. I say tough, but it really was not. We started off at a small rig in Eloi and got a decent trout bite going. The trout were not quite as nice as the day before and there were a lot of croakers and white trout mixed with the throwbacks. With the wind dead calm and the tide moving so we headed to the Sound to look for the big trout Jim likes.
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and fresh water inshore report by
Craig Korczynski
(2018-05-18 22:33:37)
[Palm Beach] Snook season closes June 1st, tarpon along the beaches and inlets, peacock bass striking popper flies.
[Palm Beach] Snook season closes June 1st, tarpon along the beaches and inlets, peacock bass striking popper flies.
Monday Trout Haul at Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-05-17 19:32:25)
[Shell Beach] Monday Trout haul at Shell Beach. I had the Tim Bonura group onboard. Conditions were nice, so we headed straight out into to the Sound. We made only one stop at a small wellhead. The Trout bite would start and stop, but we stuck with it and were done by 11. Campo’s live shrimp 3’ under a cork did the damage.
[Shell Beach] Monday Trout haul at Shell Beach. I had the Tim Bonura group onboard. Conditions were nice, so we headed straight out into to the Sound. We made only one stop at a small wellhead. The Trout bite would start and stop, but we stuck with it and were done by 11. Campo’s live shrimp 3’ under a cork did the damage.
Late reports for the end of April from Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-05-16 12:38:15)
[Shell Beach] A couple of late reports for the end of April from Shell Beach. Both days we had to deal with wind and really low water limiting our options, but dealing with the hand we were dealt we ended up with full boxes of fish.
[Shell Beach] A couple of late reports for the end of April from Shell Beach. Both days we had to deal with wind and really low water limiting our options, but dealing with the hand we were dealt we ended up with full boxes of fish.
May 2018 Mosquito Lagoon and New Smyrna Beach Fishing Report by
Patrick Rood
(2018-05-14 08:12:15)
[Mosquito Lagoon] The bite has been hot in New Smyrna Beach and Mosquito Lagoon. The up coming weather is looking a little soggy for a few days though.
[Mosquito Lagoon] The bite has been hot in New Smyrna Beach and Mosquito Lagoon. The up coming weather is looking a little soggy for a few days though.
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and fresh water inshore report by
Craig Korczynski
(2018-05-11 14:45:27)
[Palm Beach] Snook along docks and seawalls. Tarpon active in the inlets, flats holding snook, trout, reds and snapper.
[Palm Beach] Snook along docks and seawalls. Tarpon active in the inlets, flats holding snook, trout, reds and snapper.
New Smyrna Daytona Beach Mosquito Lagoon Backcountry by
Michael Savedow
(2018-05-06 09:04:48)
[Mosquito Lagoon] Spring is winding down with summer catching patterns coming into the scene, steady action from Seatrout, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle and Ladyfish, plus a few Snook and Redfish .
[Mosquito Lagoon] Spring is winding down with summer catching patterns coming into the scene, steady action from Seatrout, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle and Ladyfish, plus a few Snook and Redfish .
Palm Beach Jupiter salt and fresh water inshore report by
Craig Korczynski
(2018-04-29 21:18:03)
[Palm Beach] Snook alond docsk and seawalls, tarpon along the beaches, peacock bass active and taking live shiners.
[Palm Beach] Snook alond docsk and seawalls, tarpon along the beaches, peacock bass active and taking live shiners.
Fishing Action in Crystal River, FL by
Kyle Messier
(2018-04-22 14:56:56)
[Homosassa] Awesome inshore fishing action along Florida's West Coast.
[Homosassa] Awesome inshore fishing action along Florida's West Coast.
April 2018 Mosquito Lagoon and New Smyrna Beach Fishing Report by
Patrick Rood
(2018-04-09 17:50:59)
[Mosquito Lagoon] The fish have been chewing on Mosquito Lagoon and around the New Smyrna Beach area.
[Mosquito Lagoon] The fish have been chewing on Mosquito Lagoon and around the New Smyrna Beach area.
Fat Redfish & Trout In Galveston Bay by
Chad Handley
(2018-04-09 12:07:49)
[Galveston] The water temperature are warming up and the fish are fat!
[Galveston] The water temperature are warming up and the fish are fat!
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Big game and Tablefare by
Dave Hanson
(2018-04-08 13:53:05)
[Bonita Beach] Fishing has been tricky, due to lots of windy days, but juggling inshore with offshore days, depending upon conditions, has yielded good catches in both places.
[Bonita Beach] Fishing has been tricky, due to lots of windy days, but juggling inshore with offshore days, depending upon conditions, has yielded good catches in both places.
Big Fish Beat Down in Shell Beach by
Rory Rorison
(2018-04-03 18:39:00)
[Shell Beach] Big fish beat down in Shell Beach today with the Chad Bilotti group from Atlanta. Today started out a little windier than yesterday and I was not sure we could get out in the Sound, but it was not too bad. Our first stop started off slow with a bunch of catfish.
[Shell Beach] Big fish beat down in Shell Beach today with the Chad Bilotti group from Atlanta. Today started out a little windier than yesterday and I was not sure we could get out in the Sound, but it was not too bad. Our first stop started off slow with a bunch of catfish.
Shell Beach Meat Haul by
Rory Rorison
(2018-04-02 20:14:10)
[Shell Beach] Shell Beach meat haul today. The Royce family were my guests of the day and a good day it way. The weather was perfect so we headed deep into the Sound. We made two stops and filled the boat with fish and let a bunch go for another day.
[Shell Beach] Shell Beach meat haul today. The Royce family were my guests of the day and a good day it way. The weather was perfect so we headed deep into the Sound. We made two stops and filled the boat with fish and let a bunch go for another day.
Mar2018 New Smyrna Daytona Beach Backcountry by
Michael Savedow
(2018-03-31 09:11:40)
[Daytona Beach] Catching fish through the ups and downs of water temperature changes during this winter / spring period on Mosquito Lagoon
[Daytona Beach] Catching fish through the ups and downs of water temperature changes during this winter / spring period on Mosquito Lagoon