South Florida fishing report
Posted on Thu, Aug. 07, 2008
BY CAPT. ALAN SHERMAN
BEST BET
Captain Lain Goodwin of Dirty Water Charters out of Key Largo reports that those seeking spiny lobster should have plenty of success because of good reports from divers, snorklers and bullynetters during the two-day miniseason. Goodwin says to look around any structure, ledge or reef on the Oceanside or bayside from Key Largo south to Key West. In Florida, spiny lobster must have at least a three-inch carapace, and you are allowed six per person. You must have a measuring device and dive flags if diving, and it is illegal to take spiny lobsters in the Florida Keys Sanctuary and in Everglades National Park. Go to www.myfwc.com for the full spiny lobster requirements.
MIAMI DADE/
BROWARD
Captain Jimbo Thomas on the Thomas Flyer out of Bayside Marina reports that he is finding dolphins under groups of birds with some of the fish in the
25-pound class. When the current isn't flying, swordfishing in the daytime has been excellent. . . . Captain Jimmy David on the charter boat L & H out of Crandon Park Marina reported a catch of an 18-pound dolphin by angler Cody Kimmel of Miami. . . . Hugh and William Morrison of Coral Gables caught dolphin of 35 and 40 pounds while fishing on the charter boat Qualifier with captain Terry Claus.
KEYS
Captain Mark Schmidt on the charter boat Sun Dancer out of Murray's Marina on Stock Island reports dolphins to 50 pounds offshore, big yellowtail snappers on the reefs and permit, bonefish, sharks and barracudas early and late in the day. . . . Eighteen-year-old Nick Cardella of Delray Beach caught and released 48 redfish in one day to win the title of Young Adult Grand Champion in the Red-
Ghost Stalk Fishing Tournament in Islamorada. Captain Larry Sydnor of Key Largo was his guide.
TREASURE COAST
Freddy Caimotto from the Snook Nook in Jensen Beach reports lots of baitfish along the beaches attracting hot action on large tarpon, cobias, kingfish and bonitos, and offshore sailfish and dolphins are biting in the inlets on the outgoing tides. Lots of big spawning snook for catch and release, and inshore sea trout are hitting around the North Powerlines flats. Up in Small Mud Creek and Big Mud Creek, juvenile tarpon are biting.
FLORIDA BAY
Captain Jim Hobales of Caught Looking Charters reports lots of snook, small tarpon, mangrove snappers, jacks and ladyfish have been hitting in the backcountry of Whitewater Bay, but mosquitoes have made the fishing tough.
SOUTHWEST COAST
Captain Roanzum Felde of Rz's Fishing Extremes Charters out of Naples reports night fishing for snook and tarpon has been awesome around the many docks with lights.
LAKE OKEECHOBEE
Water levels are up to 11.02 feet, the highest in some time. Captain Eric Ciocher, host of Ultimate Catch TV, fished a local South Miami lake with guide Jim Anson and released more than 30 peacock bass on live shiners. . . . Eddie Gardner of New York fished the C-100 canal with captain Alan Zaremba and released 40 peacock bass to five pounds.
-- CAPT. ALAN SHERMAN
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