Intracoastal Waterway Weather Forecast

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Brandon Douberly
Brandon D.
Bartow, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
The winter feels are here in Southwest Florida. We may not be in full blown cold season but it feels like it some days. Early cold fronts that have not been common the past several years, extreme low winter type tides and of course our northern visitors have made their appearance. The other, more notable signs of winter fishing is the invasion of big sheepshead in to our inshore waters. When the temps drop these delicious fish make their way inshore to engage their annual spawning. Sheepshead are big, hardy, tasty and strong fighting fish that feed exclusively on crustaceans...
Brandon Douberly
Brandon D. Bartow, Florida Reported 1 year ago
The winter feels are here in Southwest Florida. We may not be in full blown cold season but it feels like it some days. Early cold fronts that have not been common the past several years, extreme low winter type tides and of course our northern visitors have made their appearance. The other, more notable signs of winter fishing is the invasion of big sheepshead in to our inshore waters. When the temps drop these delicious fish make their way inshore to engage their annual spawning. Sheepshead are big, hardy, tasty and strong fighting fish that feed exclusively on crustaceans like barnacles, shrimp, crabs and even sand fleas. Our sheepshead are a structure oriented species, meaning they like cover such as docks, rock piles, mangrove branches and you can sometimes find them along oyster beds where a lot of their food can be found. They have big strong jaws, lined with rows of rounded teeth resembling human teeth. They are quite the sight to see, but despite their strange appearance they taste much like the food they consume. Some people would compare their meat to crab. I typically target these fish using a sharp 1/4 ounce jig head tipped with a small shrimp or if need be a piece of a larger shrimp. The key is to cover the hook without giving them enough hanging off the hook where they can pull it off. Covering the hook makes them have no choice but to eat the whole bait. Their mouth is so full of teeth sometimes it is difficult to get a hook in them, needless to say it is not uncommon to miss them.
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
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Frank Cole
Frank C.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Speckled Trout and Redfish have been really good over the last few weeks. The drop in water temperature has turned them on. Live shrimp under float rigs and artificials are both effective.
Frank Cole
Frank C. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Speckled Trout and Redfish have been really good over the last few weeks. The drop in water temperature has turned them on. Live shrimp under float rigs and artificials are both effective.
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Mark Quartiano
Mark Q.
Pompano Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Happy Thanksgiving... just got this..kids today in the bay...too rough out
Mark Quartiano
Mark Q. Pompano Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Happy Thanksgiving... just got this..kids today in the bay...too rough out
Fishing in Pompano Beach, Florida
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Michael Keith
Michael K.
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
The cooler weather has the redfish schooling up. Low tide is 🔥right now. Caught over 30 reds with my clients Saturday. Trout bite is epic as well right now
Michael Keith
Michael K. Green Cove Springs, Florida Reported 1 year ago
The cooler weather has the redfish schooling up. Low tide is 🔥right now. Caught over 30 reds with my clients Saturday. Trout bite is epic as well right now
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
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Michael Belcher
Michael B.
Port Orange, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
With the cold weather a wide variety is biting especially Sheepshead on filler crabs.
Michael Belcher
Michael B. Port Orange, Florida Reported 1 year ago
With the cold weather a wide variety is biting especially Sheepshead on filler crabs.
Fishing in Daytona Beach, Florida
Fishing in Daytona Beach, Florida
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Logan Hawthorne
Logan H.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Nearshore bite is heating up.
Logan Hawthorne
Logan H. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Nearshore bite is heating up.
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
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Jason G.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
Great day yesterday. Amberjack, grunts, vermillion snapper, grouper, porgys, kings, Trigger fish as well.
Jason Garay
Jason G. Wilmington, North Carolina Reported 1 year ago
Great day yesterday. Amberjack, grunts, vermillion snapper, grouper, porgys, kings, Trigger fish as well.
Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
Fishing in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
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Seth Wilson
Seth W.
Spanish Fort, Alabama
Reported 1 year ago
Your group yesterday, was really rough but they hung in there!
Seth Wilson
Seth W. Spanish Fort, Alabama Reported 1 year ago
Your group yesterday, was really rough but they hung in there!
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Matt Simon
Matt S.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing has been very good inshore and offshore. Offshore the grouper bite is fantastic and that will last through December. People should take advantage of it! I know how to find em.
Matt Simon
Matt S. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Reported 1 year ago
Fishing has been very good inshore and offshore. Offshore the grouper bite is fantastic and that will last through December. People should take advantage of it! I know how to find em.
Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Fishing in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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Brad Ashe
Brad A.
Pompano Beach, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
today got 4 sailfish it was pretty good
Brad Ashe
Brad A. Pompano Beach, Florida Reported 1 year ago
today got 4 sailfish it was pretty good
Fishing in Pompano Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pompano Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pompano Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pompano Beach, Florida
Fishing in Pompano Beach, Florida
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