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Home Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report - Fish Biting Today at the Pier

Snook, redfish, mangrove snapper (with recipe) biting at the Sebastian Inlet

Andy Hodges by Andy Hodges
Apr 4, 2023 / 10:37 AM
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Anglers tell Sebastian Daily that snook, redfish (catch-and-release), and mangrove snapper dominate the area near the Sebastian Inlet. The preferred bait is finger mullet, artificial lures, and silver spoons.

The T-Dock was hot with pompano and mangrove snapper last week. At least one angler caught a gag grouper. Snook are mostly found at the North Jetty using live shrimp on the outgoing tide. The South Jetty has some pompano and jack crevalles. 

Going fishing? Please send photos of your catch to info@sebastiandaily.com with your name, hometown, fish you caught, and the bait you used. 

Wyatt Herndon

Wyatt Herndon, 14, says fishing around Sebastian and Wabasso has been pretty good. On the outgoing tide, he caught a gag grouper from the T-Dock at the Sebastian Inlet on a 1.5-ounce bucktail on his star rod.

“For my first ever gag, it was pretty cool to be off the T-Dock and on artificial,” Herndon told Sebastian Daily.

Inshore, he has caught some decent snook and redfish around docks on NLBN 3-inch paddle tail using live finger mullet as bait. 

“One of the snook I caught this week was 29.5 inches and a redfish about 29 inches, Also very many small reds and snook. Also, I have been catching bigger mangrove snapper around docks as well,” he said.

To catch those fish, Herndon says he uses a 7 foot 6 medium heavy star rod paired with a PENN slammer IV 4500 to pull the big snook and reds from the structure. 

“I have been fishing the Sebastian Inlet area all my life but now have started to catch more fish than ever,” said Herndon.

Boaters and Marine Forecast

No small craft advisories are expected this week, as seas should remain calm 2 to 3 feet with only a moderate chop on the Intracoastal waters.

Let’s take a look at each day:

  • Monday – Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A dominant period 6 seconds. A moderate chop on the Intracoastal waters. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
  • Tuesday – South winds 10 to 15 knots diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A dominant period 4 seconds. A light chop on the Intracoastal waters. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
  • Wednesday – South winds 10 to 15 knots diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A dominant period 4 seconds. A light chop on the Intracoastal waters. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
  • Thursday – Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
  • Friday – Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

Monday and Tuesday are the warmest days of the week with a high of 86 degrees. For more on the forecast, visit our Sebastian weather page. 

Mangrove Snapper Recipe

Mangrove Snapper Recipe - Italian Dish
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Mangrove Snapper Recipe – Italian Dish

5 from 1 vote
Course: DinnerCuisine: Italian
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

424

kcal

If you’re looking for an easy recipe for mangrove snapper, this one only takes 20 minutes to prepare and cook.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds snapper

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

  • 4 tablespoons of salted butter

  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1 sliced lemon

  • 1 (3 oz) bottle of capers with the juice

  • 1/4 cup of chopped parsley

  • 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper each

  • 1 cup Jasmin rice

Directions

  • Start by patting the snapper dry on a plate with paper towels. You want to get rid of excess moisture so the fish doesn’t release water. In a large skillet, start by cooking the snapper with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Remove the snapper and set on a plate. 
  • In a large skillet, add the butter and wait until it melts. Place lemon slices on the pan, 1 minute on each side until the lemon caramelizes. With tongs, remove the lemon and place on another separate plate. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, for 1 minute. Add the whole bottle of capers with the juice and add the snapper back in the large pan. Cook for another 3 minutes, spooning sauce over fish. Remove from the pan and add salt and pepper as desired. 
  • Garnish with parsley. 

Notes

  • Credit: Maxine Dubois – cilantroparsley.com

Mangrove Snapper

Mangrove snapper is a sweet white flaky meat. Most people bake, grill, or fry as cooking methods produce outstanding flavor. It is one of the most nutritious fish and a smart choice for any diet, loaded with vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, and E. This fish also gives you the extra benefits of thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, folate, and choline. 

In addition, you get added minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium. Plus, over 15 amino acids can be found in this fish.

Snook

Snook meat is white and is excellent to eat when cooked right. It’s best eaten fresh because it doesn’t freeze well. They are easy to clean and not as bony as sheepshead or redfish. 

Just remove the fillet, remove the skin, add some seasonings or marinade, and put it in the fridge. Then, it’s ready to cook.

Pompano

The pompano is probably one of the best-tasting fish to eat. Some anglers even refer to them as one of the planet’s most edible fish. These fish have no scales, so you cook them with the skin.

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