
Tough Conditions for Fishing, Slowing by Poor Water Quality
The outgoing tide has made fishing difficult at the Sebastian Inlet, and water quality has been murky by rain runoff and tannic acid from the St. Sebastian River. Click here
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The outgoing tide has made fishing difficult at the Sebastian Inlet, and water quality has been murky by rain runoff and tannic acid from the St. Sebastian River. Click here

As November arrives, Florida kicks off Manatee Awareness Month. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters to be vigilant for manatees as they embark on their seasonal

The snook bite is hot at Sebastian Inlet, with redfish and jack crevalle also in the mix. Click here to watch the video about this report! You’ll want to see the

Jacks, ladyfish, Spanish mackerel, and various snappers are biting at the Sebastian Inlet, but the weather conditions have been challenging for fishing. Click here to watch the video about this

A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami rescue helicopter crew airlifted an 81-year-old man from a recreational boat 15 miles east of Sebastian Inlet on Thursday. The MH-65 Dolphin helicopter

It’s officially prime time for snook fishing at the Sebastian Inlet, and anglers are reporting plenty of action. As we detailed in this week’s Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report, more baitfish

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 56 is hosting a Boating Safety Training course on Saturday, September 21st, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This course, held at the Veterans

The U.S. Coast Guard has concluded its search for a missing boater from Palm Beach after recovering an individual matching the description of the missing person. Identified as 57-year-old Rick

Anglers and biologists knew what they were talking about all along! Florida bass are truly one-of-a-kind, and now the largemouth bass has a new name to match. The American Fisheries

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) urges boaters and divers to prioritize safety this summer in and around Sebastian. Maintaining a watchful eye for your surroundings (360-degree awareness)
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