South Indian River Fishing Report

[Captain Charlie Conner]

August 11, 2006

Inshore:

Great weather conditions have prevailed throughout the Treasure
Coast, providing good fishing weather for anglers. Looks like it
should continue for now, so plan a trip on the water soon. Tides
have ran low of late, so a lot of the fishable flats were too shallow
for most boats.



Bobby Altieri holding one of his five redfish caught on the flats....

Schools of redfish are still out there on the flats. I spoke to Doug
of Florida Fish and Hunt and they had found another school north of
the Fort Pierce bridges. Harbor Branch, Queen’s Cove and Round
Island should all be holding redfish. They are not always easy to
find, so study the water carefully and look for anything out of the
ordinary. Bob Altieri and his son, Bobby boated six nice slots of
26-30" this past week with me. We had a school hanging around for several hours.
Gold spoons, DOA shrimp and top water have all worked for us. I love the redfishing here!



Bob and Bobby with another redfish....

Snook have been all around the inlets, jetties and bridges. Everyone
is excited and getting prepared for snook season opening on
Sept. 1st. Remember.....27-34 inches with the tail pinched.....
Live bait has prevailed for snook fishing, but Rapalas, jigs, Storms
and DOA TerrorEyz have all been catching their share. Work the
slower sides of the tides. Fish the flats early with
top water and the mangroves later in the day. Check your licenses and snook stamps, too.



A double hookup early in the morning....

Trout fishing picked up on the flats this week. Some nice size trout
are being caught around Round Island, Harbor Branch and Queen’s Cove.
Live shrimp or pinfish along with top water and jerk baits are the
best choices for baits. Work them in 2-5 feet of water.

Snapper fishing along the channels and structure has steadily
improved. Reports of catches of one to two pound fish have been
reported this week. Live shrimp is the first choice. Some croakers,
sand perch and sheephead are being caught off the bridges.

Tip of the Week:
Safety equipment is an important part of boating. It’s a good idea
to check it several times a year to make sure it is in good
condition. Many safety items have expiration dates and must be
current to be legal as safety equipment. Flares and fire
extinguishers should be to make sure they are in-date and in good
condition in case of emergency. It is your responsibility to insure
that your boat is safe and is equipped with the proper equipment.
Let’s all keep boating safe!

Remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!

Good Fishing and Be Safe,
Capt Charlie Conner
www.fishtalescharter.com

email: captaincharlie@fishtalescharter.com

772-284-3852