There are still some tarpon in the area to be caught. Ben has had success getting hookups in some of the inshore bays near the gulf entrances. Both live and cut baits are getting bites as well as some action using artifical baits such as traditional hard plugs such as Bagleys finger mullet and Heddon Lucky 13’s as well as soft plastic swim baits. The tarpon are ranging in size from 30 to 100 lbs. Action should continue through the next several months for those that want to commit the time for a hookup.
Snook fishing is still decent with the best action first thing in the morning before the sun gets too high. Live sardines (pilchards) are always effective as well as a variety of plugs, soft plastics and flies. Most of the snook are running on the small side 18 to 23 inches, but there are good numbers of them around to offer fast action.
For those anglers looking for good table fare, mangrove snapper are everywhere right now with many of them running easily into the keeper size. These tasty fish are easily caught on live pilchards or shrimp. Docks, rip rap shorelines and blown down trees along mangrove shorelines are holding good numbers of snapper now.
This is a great time of year to be on the water and enjoy minimal boat traffic, beautiful scenery and some decent summer fishing.
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