Reel in the fishing action at Sebastian Inlet, where snook are slamming baits, and bluefish and jacks are crushing jigs!
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This week’s fishing report highlights the action, with tips to boost your catches. Despite a slow start on Tuesday morning with only a handful of anglers at low tide, the incoming tide is bringing life to the inlet as water temperatures rise.
Fishing at Sebastian Inlet is improving as warmer waters draw in more action, though the absence of baitfish in some spots is making things challenging. Southeast winds over 10 mph last week stirred up dirty water and seaweed, according to local legend Wayne Landry, aka the “Snookman,” which slowed fishing in certain areas.
North Side: Limited Action, Some Bites
The North Jetty remains closed until July, limiting fishing space and keeping activity low. Along the rocks, anglers are pulling in sheepshead and spottail pinfish on the incoming tide, with small mangrove snappers starting to show up. Boaters fishing near the mangroves are hooking catch-and-release snook using live bait during the incoming tide.
South Side: Where the Action Is
The Snookman reports the South Side is the place to be, with action on both tides. On the early morning incoming tide, catch-and-release snook are hitting live baits hard, especially mojarra (when you can find them) and small croakers. Target the South Jetty and seawall for snook, but beware—strong southeast winds can shut down the bite.
On the outgoing tide at the jetty tip, sand perch, whiting, margates, and spottail pinfish are biting well on cut shrimp. Bluefish and jacks are also in the mix, smashing silver spoons and vertical jigs toward the channel during both tides.
T-Dock Area: Cleaner Water, More Action
The T-Dock area boasts cleaner water, with small baitfish attracting decent-sized Spanish mackerel on the outgoing tide. The Snookman recommends tiny jigs, swimbaits, and live greenies for these fish.
Around the pilings, small mangrove snappers are hitting cut baits and greenies (dead or alive), though most are too small to keep. A few keeper-sized snappers have made it home. Catch-and-release snook are also biting on live baits and thumper jigs during the incoming tide and early outgoing tide.
For flounder, head west along the T-Dock shoreline. Anglers are catching flounder with live shrimp, though most are undersized. A few keepers measuring 14 inches have been reported.
Surf Fishing: South Side Action
The north side surf looks clean and calm but lacks angler activity, so no reports are available. On the south side near the jetty, pompano and whiting are biting on cut shrimp and live sandfleas. However, strong southeast winds have dirtied the surf, so conditions may be tough.
Pro Tips for This Week
- Snook: Focus on the South Jetty and seawall with live mojarra or croakers during the incoming tide. Avoid windy days when southeast gusts muddy the water.
- Bluefish and Jacks: Cast silver spoons or vertical jigs toward the channel for consistent action.
- Spanish Mackerel: Use tiny jigs, swimbaits, or live greenies at the T-Dock on the outgoing tide.
- Flounder: Try live shrimp along the T-Dock shoreline, especially farther west.
- Pompano: Target the south side surf with cut shrimp or live sandfleas, but check wind conditions first.
With warming waters and plenty of action, Sebastian Inlet Fishing is heating up.
