FLORIDA

The latest series of fronts that pushed through Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach the first part of the week (April 7th,8th,9th) brought strong winds first from the Southwest and then from the Northwest. Estero Bay and the backcountry waters south to Naples suffered a double whammy. ...

Fishbuster Charters’ Captain Dave Hanson reported,"As predicted, winds began picking up Sunday afternoon, and they grew stronger by Monday. Offshore fishing was nixed, with seas building to uncomfortable and eventually unsafe levels. So, Tom and Brenda Landrith and friend, ...

Fishbuster Charters’ Captain Dave Hanson reported,"Monday morning, 3/31, it was a hard call on whether to fish offshore or inshore for the Frantz family--Mike and Sue, daughter Kim, and grandson Kevin. After many days of wind and high seas, predictions were for calmer conditions, ...

As March blows out of the area, you can still plan on some windy days ahead in April. The transition into the summer pattern is well under way and soon the winds will die down and you can enjoy those calm days of summer once again. Expect the fishing to be especially good this ...

Fishbuster Charters’ Captain Dave Hanson reported,"Keith Scharm and family hoped to fish offshore Monday, 3/24, in advance of some nasty weather that was predicted to come through the area later in the day. The weather forecasters had all concurred that we might see “a ...

Tom has over 15 years experience as a professional guide for the Mosquito Coast in sunny Florida. He'll be providing regular reports on the Mosquito Lagoon region.

Tom is the owner and operator of Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters. Check him out at http://www.irl-fishing.com/index.html ...

Fishbuster Charters’ Captain Dave Hanson reported,"St. Patty's Day, Monday, 3/17, the leprechauns delivered some nasty weather. With winds and seas up to small craft advisory levels, and with probable rain on the way, I had to cancel my planned offshore trip and remain ...

Spring has sprung on Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River here in the Edgewater Backcountry and New Smyrna Beach. Water temps still chilly but on the rise, the spring shrimp run means game fish are focused on them along the channels and Intracoastal Waterway. The arriving schools ...

Fishbuster Charters’ Captain Dave Hanson reported,"Monday morning, 3/10, I fished the backwaters along the channel toward Wiggins Pass with Mike and Sue Frantz and their grandson, Tyler. The group caught nine sheepshead to 15 inches. Sue also hooked a pinfish that was huge—13 ...

Tarpon Springs, New Port Richey and Clearwater flats fishing guide, Capt. Rich Knox reports flats fishing charters have taken off for many species now that the first school’s of migratory bait fish (pilchards) have begun to show up. “Sardines” or “Greenback’s’ as they are ...

Isn't it a fantastic feeling waking up on the Treasure Coast to sunshine, blue skies and warm weather? I love it! This is just one of the rewards to living in this area of Florida. We have enjoyed some great spring weather this past week. Expect lots of windy days ahead, but ...

Fishbuster Charters’ Captain Dave Hanson reported,"Monday, 3/3, was a gorgeous day but, unfortunately, my party on schedule to fish offshore had confused their flight dates when they booked their trip, and didn’t realize it until the last minute. They were still up north! ...

I think winter is finally over on the Treasure Coast. Our weekly cold fronts have become milder and you can sense that Spring is in the air. The weather has been very nice lately for us and it should continue the rest of March. Expect more windy days this time of year as ...

Fishbuster Charters’ Captain Dave Hanson reported,"Monday, 2/24 was a beautiful day for fishing but, unfortunately, as happens rarely, but a couple times each season, my fishing clients cancelled their trip at the last minute, and I was unable to re-schedule the date with ...

Inshore:
March has arrived on the Treasure Coast and, traditionally, we can expect
windy conditions along with some rain clouds. It might dictate where and
when you can get on the water, but at least we aren't cutting holes in the
ice to fish! Water ...