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The winter season of fishing is upon us. Some species are more active and some species are less active, the typical setup for any fishing season. Snook and tarpon have migrated away or are seeking thermal basins to stay safe and warmer through the winter while other species like black drum, redfish and sea trout are active all through winter. During this cooler period of the year, we tend to fish more in the back country areas adjacent to the inlet to find the most active fish.
One of those areas lies just to the south of the inlet called Mosquito Lagoon. We fish this area during the summer as well but it really shines during the winter months with crystal clear shallow water and active fish. This provides us some great fishing even on the days we are dealing with windy and wintry weather. On the calmer and more sunny days, we focus on sight fishing which is one of the most fun ways to catch fish. It requires spotting the fish in the water, making an accurate cast, and showing the fish the fly, lure or bait without spooking it. It can be quite addictive once the technique is mastered! Many people escape the winter weather of the northern parts of the country by spending time in Florida. Don’t miss out on the year round quality fishing we have in this area while you’re here!
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Winter is here and with fall and most of 2024 in the review window, it’s time to look forward to what 2025 will bring with all the seasons of exciting fishing ahead of us. The coming year is sure to have many days of exciting fishing for us and I’m looking forward to all of them!
Winter season fishing changes the metrics around the inlet and nearshore area. Many of the warm water species like snook, jacks and tarpon have migrated or slowed down their activity significantly. We switch gears to spending more time fishing inshore in the backwaters and lagoon just to the south of the inlet which is the headwaters of these areas. Winter fishing in these areas is highly productive with some of the best fishing of the year for our temperate weather tolerant species like sea trout, redfish and black drum. The flats and back country fishing for these species is a great way to spend the winter months and an exciting change from our summer weather tactics of fishing closer to the ocean. Sight fishing is the name of the game and when we have the right conditions, we spend our days spotting these fish in the water to target with fly rods and light spinning gear. If conditions don’t allow sight fishing, we use other techniques to stay on the fish. Winter fishing is yet another fun option and allows us to have a year round fishery with great fishing in every season. Don’t miss out on the opportunities that we have in what’s considered an off season for many other fisheries. |
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