It seems the rainy season it getting a good start on the Treasure Coast. We certainly need the rain, but it can be a little untimely when you are trying to get out fishing! The winds are still blowing most days recently, but there are plenty of areas to fish and get out of the worst of the gusty conditions. There is lots of bait around the area and that means the fish are going to feed! May is always a super month to enjoy the fishing!


Richard with a nice 29" sea trout caught and released on the grass flats of Fort Pierce.

We have had to tuck up around the islands and mangroves lately to enjoy the fishing. Luckily, the fish have been around those areas and cooperated to give us some great outings. It's top water season and time to get out early and enjoy some exciting action on the flats and along the mangroves. I like the DOA Bait Buster for early morning. You can use it as a top water and yet let it sink under the surface as well. Look for trout to be in three to five feet of water and shallower at first light. Our redfish have come from under the mangroves. We are getting most in the upper slot to just oversize. The snook bite has remained good lately. We have lost some big fish while fishing the mangroves and sea walls. You can find plenty of snapper around the river when fishing structure, bridges and docks. There are some mackerel, jacks and ladyfish around the inlet and turning basin in Fort Pierce.



Katie with her 24" redfish caught while fishing docks along Fort Pierce on the Indian River.


Richard joined me for a morning on the river and found the weather wonderful! After a slow start, the trout turned on once the tide turned and Richard landed five trout in the 20" to 29" range on the grass flats of Fort Pierce. Brian, Patsy and Katie were out on another spectacular morning and found the fish hungry. Everyone caught fish, but Katie took the honors of the day with a nice 24" redfish, 19" trout and 28" sheepshead among lots of other fish that were caught on their morning adventure. It was another fun week on the river.

Now that the rainy season is with us, make sure you watch weather conditions and plan your adventures accordingly. Afternoons tend to be active for rainy weather. Keep rain gear on board and have a plan to get to safety in case of thunderstorms approaching. Be safe and have fun in May!

As always, remember, fishing is not just another hobby....it's an ADVENTURE!!