Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Reports Dec 2013

Wow,  Fishing has been great

The weather is still warm and the fish are in slow motion migrating to their winter homes. For us this is good as there are fish everywhere (inside islands, outside islands, back country, on the flats, off shore, near shore) everywhere. So no matter where your favorite spot is, there should be fish there. Today as I write this the wind is calm, the high was 81 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Nice day on the water? you bet cha!!!

The cold fronts are starting to sweep downwards to South West Florida. With this is mind the fishing is starting to change. The good news is fishing is good. The water has cooled a little causing the fish to be more active while moving some of the migrating fish into this area. There is also a lot of bait-fish moving in. This is the time of year that we start catching what we call our mix bag. For the next few months we will be catching Red Fish in numbers. Some nice Snook, Fat Trout, Big Pompano (up to 4 lbs) Mackerel, Bluefish, even catch Cobia up on the flats while Trout fishing. We will also be catching Sheepshead, Black Drum, Snapper, Flounder, Yellowtail Jacks, Lady Fish and Whiting. As usual I will be fishing on the flats, in the rivers, around the mangroves and along the beaches. This time of year with the occasional cold front passing is what determines where we fish and what we fish for. For example if we have a front come thru the night before your fishing trip, chances are that we won't be on the flats fishing for trout, as the front will cause the water to mud up and this usually results in a lot of fishing and not much catching. So we will want to go where we will do some catching. Maybe in the river mouths, maybe fish some of the deep holes, or maybe along the mangrove islands. Wherever and whatever it takes to put us on fish. Here in the Everglades National Park/10,000 Islands we have a lot of places to fish regardless of the wind and weather.

With the holidays just around the bend it is easy to forget to make your fishing plans until the last minute. This sometimes leads for disappointments when you can't fish with whom you want or when you want. Anyway, don't forget it is always a good idea to reserve your day as soon as you have an idea when you might want to fish.

P.S.    For those who fish with me frequently know that I haven't been guiding for awhile because of back surgery....Well good news is that I have been released and am back on the water guiding again, which I missed so much....so come on down....the fishing is great and the weather is fantastic


So, like I always say, what are you waiting for, pick up the phone and give me (Capt Becky) a call (239-695-2029) cause the weather is beautiful and the fishing is great.

Sorry about not having pictures, (been too busy catching and/or releasing fish) I will try and get some this week