It’s snook season at Sebastian Inlet’s piers, and many anglers are reeling in redfish on a catch-and-release basis. Reports suggest that although fishing started slow, there’s a noticeable uptick in activity.
Most of the catch comprises redfish, jack crevalle, and only a few snook. There have also been sightings of Spanish mackerel and tarpon at the piers. Yet, many anglers believe it feels more like a redfish season. Things haven’t changed since the opening day of snook season.
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The good news? Mullet are appearing at the inlet, acting as magnets for other fish. Soon, the piers will be alive with snook and various species. While cut shrimp and live greenies are the favored bait, some fishermen have reported success using lures at the South Jetty.
The chances of catching a snook this season will increase as things progress. We’ll be revisiting the inlet later this week to gauge any changes. For updates, follow me at @RealAndyHodges on Facebook.
Kirby Kitchener
Kirby Kitchener (pictured above) has been a familiar face at the Sebastian Inlet for years. Aside from being an avid angler, he works locally as a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker Paradise. Just last week, he mentioned a significant catch of a jack crevalle.
Recalling his recent adventure, Kirby said, “I was at the Sebastian Inlet yesterday at 4 p.m. in the afternoon on an outgoing tide and hooked 4-of these massive Jacks. They fought really well, and by the 4th one, I was all tired out. I used a Penn reel with 30lb mono on the North end of the pier. I saw some Spanish Mackerel, a few snook and a bunch of other smaller Jacks caught before I headed home.”
However, Kirby’s fishing tales didn’t end there. He returned to the North Jetty last Friday, armed with live greenies as bait, and secured a hefty redfish. “Caught and released this beautiful Redfish,” he shared. Kirby pointed out that his success came during the outgoing tide again. “I used a 30lb Mono with a Penn reel. Gave me a good fight and was well worth the trip,” he concluded.
Fishing Weather
The forecast suggests thunderstorms throughout the week, with temperatures peaking at 86 degrees and dipping to around 74 at night—a slight drop from last week. However, we anticipate less rain probability as the weekend approaches. Stay tuned for an updated forecast later this week.
Due to the current tropical disturbances in the ocean, the inlet has faced rough seas, resulting in murky waters. Fortunately, conditions appear better this week compared to the previous one.
Sea levels are estimated to be between 2 and 3 feet, surging to 3 to 4 feet by Thursday—a moderate chop on the Intracoastal waters. Winds are out of the southeast all week at 5 to 10 knots.
