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# Florida Shore Fishing

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- [The Florida Bridge Fishing Playbook: Where Gamefish Hold During Every Tide Stage](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/the-florida-bridge-fishing-playbook-where-gamefish-hold-during-every-tide-stage) - Learn where snook, tarpon, snapper, and more position during incoming, outgoing, and slack tides with these Florida bridge fishing tips.
- [How to Catch Snook: The Complete Florida Shore Fishing Guide](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/snook-fishing-how-to-catch-snook) - Learn how to catch snook in Florida with expert tips on tides, bait, bridges, docks, beaches, night fishing, seasons, and regulations.
- [How to Catch Whiting](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-whiting) - Learn how to catch whiting in Florida with proven surf fishing tips, best baits, rigs, hooks, tackle, and where to find more fish from shore
- [Mastering Top Water Tactics:  A Guide to Landing More Fish](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/mastering-top-water-tactics-a-guide-to-landing-more-fish) - Top water fishing is widely reguarded as the most exciting way to catch a fish. The lures used on the top cause aggressive strikes that are often airborn.
- [Topwater Trout](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/topwater-trout) - A fish exploding on a topwater lure early in the morning is one of life's most exciting moments. Speckled Sea Trout (Trout) are one of the most exciting, and willing, fish that can be caught on a topwater lure. They are aggressive strikers, causing a massive splash and often an aerial display when they try
- [Live or Frozen Shrimp for Bait](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/live-or-frozen-shrimp-for-bait) - Live or Frozen Shrimp for bait… That is the Question. The most popular bait used from Florida Shores is by far Shrimp and live Shrimp can be found in just about any bait shop throughout the state and frozen shrimp can be found in even more locations. But which option is better, frozen or live
- [How to Keep Bait Fish Alive - A Quick Guide](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-keep-bait-fish-alive) - When fishing from Florida’s shores some of the most popular and most effective baits are bait fish. Ranging from Pinfish to Finger Mullet to Scaled Sardines these bait fish have been responsible for some of the best fishing trips. The main downside to using live bait fish is that they can be difficult to keep
- [Keeping Shrimp Alive](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/keeping-shrimp-alive) - One of the absolute best baits for fishing in Florida waters is live shrimp. Live shrimp can be bought at most bait shops near the coast in Florida and are fairly affordable. The most difficult part of using live shrimp is keeping them alive throughout a fishing trip! There are three main factors that kill
- [How to Read a Florida Beach Like a Fish: Finding Troughs, Cuts, and Sandbars](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-read-a-florida-beach-like-a-fish-finding-troughs-cuts-and-sandbars) - Learn how to find troughs, cuts, and sandbars on Florida beaches to catch more Pompano, Whiting, Snook, and Redfish from shore.
- [Top 10 Florida Bridge Fishing Techniques](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/top-10-florida-bridge-fishing-techniques) - Florida is known for its stunning beaches and abundant fishing opportunities, and one of the best ways to catch fish in Florida is by fishing from bridges. Bridge fishing in Florida can be very productive, as many species of fish can be found around the bridges, including snook, tarpon, redfish, trout, and many others. If
- [Fishing for Sheepshead](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-for-sheepshead) - How to catch sheepshead, including information about equipment, where to find sheepshead, what bait to use, techniques and more.
- [5 Tips for Fishing During the Heat of Summer](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/5-tips-for-fishing-during-the-heat-of-summer) - Florida Shores can be quite productive all year and the summer is no exception. While fishing during the heat of the summer can be challenging, here are 5 tips
- [How to Catch Speckled Sea Trout](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-speckled-sea-trout) - Speckled Sea Trout (Cynoscion nebulosus), also known as Spotted Sea Trout, and Sea Trout are an incredibly popular sport fish. Averaging around 1-2lbs but with "Gators" over 15 pounds, Trout can be one of the most fun, and most aggressive fish that can be caught from Florida's shores. Where to Find Sea Trout A voracious
- [How to Catch Permit](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-permit) - How to Catch Permit – A Quick Guide. Permit are one of the most popular fish amongst anglers in South Florida and are popular areas as far north as Tampa Bay.
- [How to Catch Peacock Bass in Florida](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-peacock-bass-in-florida) - How to Catch Peacock Bass in Florida - When fishing for peacock bass, anglers have a variety of techniques and lures they can use to target Peacock Bass.
- [Florida Surf Pompano Fishing](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/florida-surf-pompano-fishing) - Pompano fishing is a popular pastime in Florida, especially in the surf. Pompano is a species of fish that is prized for its firm, white meat and sweet flavor.
- [Cold Water Fishing - Slow Your Presentation](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/cold-water-fishing-slow-presentation) - Cold water fishing can be quite successful if you follow a few easy tips. Slow retreive, larger baits and finding warmer water near structure are where we start
- [Florida Fishing in April](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/florida-fishing-in-april) - Fishing Florida in April, one of the best times of the year to be on the water! The water temperatures are up, the air temperatures are warm and the fish are active. So what should you be targeting now? Key Species Black Drum and Red Drum (Redfish) Both Black Drum and Redfish are abundant this
- [Florida Winter Fishing Tips](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/florida-winter-fishing-tips) - While Florida is known for its mild winters, the fishing is still a bit different here in the winter than it is during the warmer months. Here are 5 useful tips to help catch more when the water temperatures drop. Slow down your presentation Patients is key Find areas of warmer water Find deeper water Starting
- [Top 10 Pier Fishing Tips](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/top-10-pier-fishing-tips) - Some of the best fishing to be found along Florida's coasts is found fishing from a pier. Florida offers a wide range of public and private piers all along its shores. Here are the top 10 pier fishing tips to help you enjoy your trip more and make that trip more productive! Top 10 Pier
- [How to Catch Pompano](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-pompano) - A favorite fish to catch for most surf and pier anglers across Florida is the Pompano. They are rated as one of the best tasting fish in the sea and one of the best fighters pound-for-pound. Where to find Pompano Pompano migrate along the entire coast of Florida. They can be found from the Atlantic
- [Fishing Florida in March](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-florida-in-march) - Fishing Florida in March The winds of winter have started to die down, The cooler waters have begun to warm. Fish activity for most Florida inshore species has started to increase. These are all signs that it is March in Florida, and that means it is time to get out on the water. The warming
- [New Flounder Rules in Florida](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/new-flounder-rules) - The Florida Wildlife Commission has set new rules for harvesting Flounder in Florida. Taking effect March 1, 20221 the new rules will limit the ammount and size
- [How to Catch Black Drum](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-black-drum) - The Black Drum is a member of the Croaker family and is VERY closely related to the Redfish (aka Red Drum). They can be quite large with the world record being over 100 pounds, but the normal range for fish caught is around 2-15 pounds. When they are young they have black vertical bars that
- [Basic Surf Fishing Techniques](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/basic-surf-fishing-techniques) - Surf fishing techniques are as varied as the anglers that use them, but there are a few basic surf fishing techniques that are used by most anglers that will help anglers find and catch more fish… Recon "Short for Reconnaissance: preliminary surveying or research" Before the Fishing Trip Surveying any surf region that you plan
- [Sheepshead Fishing - How to Attract Sheepshead](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-attract-sheepshead) - Sheapshead fishing can be one of the most frustrating yet rewarding types of fishing possible. The ever popular Sheepshead can be a difficult fish to catch because of its massive amounts of strong teeth and bony mouth. However, there is a way to help ensure you catch more sheepshead. Using attractants! + There are two
- [Florida Fall Mullet Run – What is it?](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/mullet-run-–-what-is-it) - Every fall in Florida as the temperatures begin to cool the fishing gets red hot. The falling temperatures trigger the natural instincts in mullet to head south along the Atlantic coast.
- [South Florida Canal Fishing](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/south-florida-canal-fishing) - Anybody who has ever driven through South Florida knows that many of the roads are lined with canals. Most of the canals are connected to the ocean on one end and the everglades on the other. Because of these connections, these canals, while often not wider than 20 feet, can hold massive amounts of fish,
- [Mud Minnows](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/mud-minnows) - Mud Minnows are one of the most overlooked, but most effective baits. They are easy to find at high quality bait shops, can be cast netted or trapped and they attract a WIDE range of game fish. These attributes alone make them one of the best live baits there is, but on top of that
- [Editors Blog:  Welcome to 2016](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/editors-blog-welcome-to-2016) - FloridaShoreFishing.com would like to welcome our readers to 2016. In this, our second edition of the Editors Blog, I will be giving a look back at the year that was 2015 here and FloridaShoreFishing.com and what is upcoming in 2016. The Year That Was Here are some of our highlights from 2015. Most Popular Content
- [Pompano Run](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/pompano-run) - Pompano are one of the most popular fish on the dinner table in Florida and they are also a very popular fish among boatless anglers. Pompano are a highly migratory fish. They move up and down the Florida coastlines looking for ideal water temperatures. Pompano prefer temperatures that are between 68-75 degrees. About Pompano: Pompano
- [5 Tips - Catch Bigger Game Fish from the Piers](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/5-quick-tips-catch-bigger-game-fish-from-the-piers) - One of the most popular, and most productive places for shore-bound anglers to fish is from the many piers that line the coast. These piers not only attract anglers, but they attract many game fish that the anglers are seeking. Here are 5 quick tips to help catch bigger game fish from the piers and
- [Florida Flounder Migrations](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/florida-flounder-migrations) - A very popular and quite tasty fish to catch from Florida Shores is the Flounder. In Florida there are 2 primary species of Flounder that are caught, the Southern Flounder and the Gulf Flounder. Both species can be caught state wide and the only real difference is that the Southern Flounder gets much larger
- [Pompano On The Move](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/pompano-on-the-move) - Pompano, one of the most highly regarded table fare fish, are moving all around the Florida shorelines right now. They are highly migratory fish that travel north in the summer and south in the winter. Here are a few quick tips to help catch them. Quick Pompano Tips Live Sandfleas are the undisputed best bait
- [5 Pier Fishing Tips](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/5-pier-fishing-tips) - Piers can be one of the best places to fish in Florida but they can also be one of the most difficult. Here are 5 tips to help you have a more successful trip and avoid some of the headaches associated with pier fishing. Don't always fish at the end of the pier Find the
- [Mangrove’s and Mud Minnows](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/mangroves-and-mud-minnows) - As the summer approaches one of the more popular, and tasty fish to catch inshore is the Mangrove Snapper , and one of the best baits for inshore Mangrove Snapper is the Mud Minnow (Learn how to catch mud minnows). Mud Minnows Mud Minnows can be easily cast netted in most areas in Florida and
- [How to Catch Flounder](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-flounder) - Flounder, a group of very similar species of flatfish, are one of the most sought after fish in the ocean. They are one of the best tasting fish and can be a challenge to even an experienced angler. Where to Find Flounder Flounder are flat fish that have both eyes on one side of their
- [5 Tips to Catch More Flounder](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/5-tips-to-catch-more-flounder) - In Florida there are two types of Flounder that shore-bound anglers are most likely to catch, the Southern Flounder and the Gulf Flounder. Both species have a minimum size of 12” and a bag limit of 15 fish per day per angler. No matter the species you are targeting, here are 5 tips that will
- [Florida Winter Shrimp Run](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/florida-winter-shrimp-run) - How to Catch Florida Winter Shrimp Florida has 2 distinct shrimp runs. One run happens during the summer, and one that happens over the cooler months. Both shrimp runs are caused by shrimp moving from inshore waters to offshore to breed. For this article we interviewed Capt. Lee Noga (Full interview will be posted soon)
- [Flounder Jigging](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/flounder-jigging) - This year has been one of the most active in memory for catching flounder from the shore. There are numerous daily reports of multiple flounder catches coming in from around the state, many of which are caught by jigging a Gulp Alive Shrimp. The basic technique for catching flounder on a Gulp Alive Shrimp is
- [Review – Gulp Alive Ripple Mullet](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/review-gulp-alive-ripple-mullet) - I have recently started to use a lot more artifical baits than I used to. While hanging out soaking a live bait I now like to have one bait casting rod/reel combo that I toss artificial lures with. On a recent trip to Bass Pro Shops I came across one of Berkleys newer lures. Gulp
- [Berkley Gulp Shrimp for Flounder](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/berkley-gulp-shrimp-for-flounder) - Flounder are one of the best tasting fish that can be caught from the Florida shores. Their white and flaky meat make them a VERY popular fish among anglers and one technique that has emerged as a successful one is using Berkley Gulp Shrimp on a 1/8th-1/4 jig head. Technique Thread the plastic shrimp on
- [Top Water Tactics to Land More Fish](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/top-water-tactics-to-land-more-fish) - The single most exciting way to catch a game fish is with a top water lure. Top water lures will often cause fish to go air born or simply SMASH the lure from bellow. When a fish attacks a top water lure it is one of the most exciting moments in fishing. Simply because of
- [Sheepshead Moving Inshore for The Fall](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/sheepshead-moving-inshore-for-the-fall) - A fish migration that can lead to a busy day fishing and a full cooler of tasty fish, is that still possible with all the restrictions found around Florida? It most certainly is, and fall is the time to take advantage of the Sheepsheads that are moving through Florida's inshore waters. The fall Sheepshead run
- [Cow Nose Ray Invasion Continues](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/cow-nose-ray-invasion-continues) - I spent today fishing off the south jetties of Ponce Inlet. Over all the water was very calm and so where most fish, that is, except for the Cow Nose Rays. The Cow Face Ray is a pelagic (meaning they migrate and do not stay on the bottom) cousin of the common stingray. They are
- [Location Suggestion – Wading Mosquito Lagoon](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/location-suggestion-wading-mosquito-lagoon) - One of the top locations in the world to catch redfish is the Mosquito Lagoon. Located in East Central Florida, this expansive lagoon is home to some of Florida’s most productive grass flats, and wading is a great method of getting into the actions. Equipment Mosquito Lagoon’s most popular fish are Redfish and Trout. They
- [Using a Barometer to Catch More Fish](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/using-a-barometer-to-catch-more-fish) - One aspect of fishing that is often over looked by the casual fisherman is Barometric Pressure. Barometric Pressure is the pressure of the atmosphere. Over the course of a day it can rise, fall or stay stagnant, and all of these affect fishing. Low Pressure Low Pressure will cause fish to stop feeding. Barometric Pressure
- [Report - Dunlawton Causeway](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-dunlawton-causeway) - I arrived at the cause way about an hour before sunrise. The mullet that where everywhere just a few weeks ago, seem to have disappeared, but there was still action all around. The dock under the bridge has quite a few bright lights that attack bait fish, and those bait fish attract game fish. Fishing
- [A Great Day - Main Street Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/a-great-day-main-street-pier) - I spent the day fishing on Daytona Beach’s Main Street Pier. This is a location that I fish from quite often, some would call me a regular. Well, today I brought along 2 poles with me. One to fish the bottom with live shrimp and one to float some live shrimp under a cork.
- [Pier Fishing – Fish Under the Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/pier-fishing-fish-under-the-pier) - The Florida Coast and its Inter Coastal Waterway are littered with great quality fishing piers. From private piers, to free public piers, there are all types and sizes. For many fishermen with out a boat, a Florida Pier is the best option for catching quality fish. No matter what pier you fish, it always seems
- [Cool Water Pier Fishing](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/cool-water-pier-fishing) - When the water starts to cool off here in Florida one of the most popular spots to fish is from piers. They offer protection from the cold water and the structure attracts fish. Here are a few tips to help you catch more fish from piers in the winter. Use Larger Baits The cold water
- [Sheepshead - My love hate relationship!](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/sheepshead-my-love-hate-relationship) - I have been fishing Florida's Shores for over 25 years now. I have learned many things, and have many things yet to learn. I have developed techniques and found fish that I love to catch. But there is one fish that I have grown to "Love to Hate" The Sheepshead! The Sheepshead is one of
- [Limit of Mangrove Snapper](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/limit-of-mangrove-snapper) - Today I spent the day fishing from a private dock on the Inter-Costal Waterway. This is an area I frequent and have always had very good luck here! I started the day throwing my cast net in shallow waters near a few public boat ramps looking for mud minnows and finger mullet. After only a
- [Sheepshead on the ICW](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/sheepshead-on-the-icw) - I spent the better part of the evening fishing from a few docks on the Intercoastal Waterway (ICW) in search of the elusive Sheepshead. For the first hour or two I had no problem finding them using fiddler crabs that I caught near by, but just could not get the hook set in any of
- [Sebastian Inlet Flounder](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/sebastian-inlet-flounder) - The winter Flounder Migration is in full effect and one of the best places to take advantage of this migration is Sebastian Inlet. This inlet is nationally known as one of the best fishing locations in the world. There are massive schools or Redfish, multiple Snook but this time of year the main attraction is flounder. Techniques
- [Catch Sheepshead from the Jetty](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/catch-sheepshead-from-the-jetty) - Sheepshead are one of the best tasting fish that can be caught from Florida's Shores. Their meat is a light flavored flaky white meat, and it has a similar flavor to shellfish. Sheepshead are also quite a challenge to catch making them a fun target from any of Florida's Jetties. The Jetty In Florida most
- [Florida Shrimp Run – How to Clean Your Catch](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/florida-shrimp-run-how-to-clean-your-catch) - Now that the 5-gallon bucket has been filled full of fresh shrimp caught in the Florida Shrimp Run
- [Report:  Bethune Park (ICW)](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-bethune-park-icw) - I intended to spend my day fishing for whiting from the surf, but the winds were 15 mph sustained with 25 mph gusts and seas of 8-10 feet. So I decided to try Bethune Park on the ICW in New Smyrna. I have heard good things about this park and friends have said they have
- [Report: Florida Sheepshead](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/florida-sheepshead) - Todays fishing trip was to some docks that I frequent around the Halifax River. Armed with live shrimp and fiddler crabs I planed on targeting Sheepshead and did so successfully! The first cast of a fiddler crab ended up being the best. I landed an 18” Sheepshead! The fish put up a good fight, but
- [Snook on The Beach](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/snook-on-the-beach) - Florida offers some of the best beaches in the world, and one added bonus to the beauty of many of these beaches is the presence of Snook in the waters. Snook are one of the most highly prized fish not only because of their delicious meat, but also because of their very sporty fight. When
- [Report: Ladies Night (day) at Sunglow Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-ladies-night-day-at-sunglow-pier) - I have been reading reports about Redfish after Redfish coming over the rail at Sunglow Pier so I figured I had to go see for myself. I woke up long before sunrise, drove to an area where I can net finger mullet pretty reliably and made my way to the pier. At the pier I
- [Snapper and Drums from Ponce Jetties](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/snapper-and-drums-from-ponce-jetties) - I spent the day fishing from the Ponce Inlet Jetties and it ended up being a good day! I got to the New Smyrna Beach Jetties just after sun rise and started the day by tossing a live shrimp out into the inlet. After loosing a few shrimp a nice drum finally took the circle
- [EARLY Morning Trout Under The Lights](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/early-morning-trout-under-the-lights) - Speckled Trout are one of the most popular gamefish in Florida. They are fun to fight, are quite tasty and can be caught on many different types of lures. One of the best times to catch them is the hours leading up to dawn. Many bridges, dock and piers are well lit at night. These
- [Beer Battered Fried Whiting](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/beer-battered-fried-whiting) - Whiting are one of the most commonly caught fish from Florida’s shores. They are not only abundant but they are also quite tasty. Whiting can be prepared many ways but one favorite is Beer Battered Fried Whiting. Beer Battered Fried Whiting Ingredients: Whiting Filets Pancake Batter Beer (lagers are best) Vegetable Oil Directions: Mix batter
- [Report – SunGlow Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-–-sunglow-pier) - Carl, Mike and I decided to take the morning and head out to sunglow pier in Daytona Beach Shores. We arrived just before sunrise to a VERY foggy and cool morning. On my first cast I land a 12” whiting and on his first cast Carl lands a small shark.
- [Fishing for Whiting – Tis the Season](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-for-whiting-–-tis-the-season) - As winter starts to roll in so do the whiting! Whiting are not one of the most exciting fights, they are not the biggest fish, they are not even the most exotic looking, but what they are is abundant and delicious. Fishing for Whiting start to heat up as the surf temperatures start to cool.
- [Report - Sun Glow Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-sun-glow-pier) - I went out to the sunglow pier today to try my luck. I arrived just before sunrise to find the small blue fish in a very agressive mood. I put a Rattle Trap on as a lure and the Bluefish where so aggressive that I would sometimes land 2 at a time: After the sun
- [Best wind to surf fish](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/best-wind-to-surf-fish) - Here in Florida one of the main considerations a surf fishermen has to keep in mind when planning a trip is wind direction and speed. The speed and direction of the wind can either make a trip rather sucessful or quite difficult. Here is the ideal wind for surf fishing! When fishing the east coast:
- [Florida Beach Fishing](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/florida-beach-fishing) - One of the most popular types of fishing in Florida is fishing from the beach. Florida offers 1197 miles of shoreline with 663 miles of that shoreline being beach. While some beaches do not allow fishing (check the local regulations before going), most beaches can be quite productive. Equipment Most beach fishermen, also known as
- [When to use a Circle Hook](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/when-to-use-a-circle-hook) - Circle hooks have become very popular for fishing the Florida Shores. They have a much lower percentage of gut hooking fish and they also have a higher hook up ratio when using live bait. In some parts of the state they have even become the only hooks allowed for specific types of fishing
- [Spring Speckled Trout Run](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/spring-speckled-trout-run) - Speckled Trout (also known as simply Trout) are one of the most abundant game fish found around Florida's shores. They are a decent fight and are a table favorite among some anglers. One of the best things about trout is that they are fairly easy to find and catch during the spring here in Florida.
- [How to Catch Whiting – Fresh Shrimp](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-whiting-fresh-shrimp) - One of the most abundant, and popular fish found in the Florida Surf is the Whiting. Whiting are popular not only because of their abundance but also because of their great flavor, and one of the best baits for catching whiting is Fresh Shrimp. Fresh Shrimp for Whiting Whiting, like all fish in the croaker
- [Preparing for Inshore Mangrove Snapper Season](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/preparing-for-inshore-mangrove-snapper-season) - Mangrove Snapper are found through out Florida's Shores year-round, but they are only truly abundant inshore during the warmer months. Now that the mercury has started to rise, its time to get ready to catch limits of Mangrove Snapper. Gear Prep Most Mangrove Snapper that are caught inshore are no larger than 2lbs, but they
- [Haulover Canal - Free Line For Sucess](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/haulover-free-line) - One of the most popular and most successful places to fish in the East Central Florida region is Haulover Canal. Haulover Canal connects the Mosquito Lagoon with the Indian River and is part of the Intercoastal Waterway. The canal is heavily trafficked by boats moving from one body of water to the other, fishing the
- [10 Land Based Fishing Tips](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/10-land-based-fishing-tips) - FloridaShoreFishing.com is an online magazine that is dedicated to Florida's boatless anglers. Here is a list of 10 Lands Based Fishing Tips provided by Daniel Hagan, our editor in cheif: 10. Do not ALWAYS fish the deepest area 9. Use appropriate sized gear 8. The tide and moon phase matter 7. Experiment with different
- [To Free Line or Not to Free Line…](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/to-free-line-or-not-to-free-line) - That is the question! Fishing from docks, piers, bridges and shoreline of all types the question of how much weight, if any, should be added to a live bait rig often comes up. The answer is not as simple as it would seem, many factors play into the decision. What is the target species, what
- [Surf Fishing Gear](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/surf-fishing-gear) - Florida offers some of the most scenic and productive beaches to surf fish from in the world. From beaches as far south as Key West to the far west side of the panhandle, almost all of Florida's beaches are productive for the surf angler. When surf fishing many anglers have been successful using multiple different types
- [East Central Florida - April](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/april-outlook-capt-michael-savedow) - Shore based anglers fishing the waters of coastal Volusia County from Ormond/Daytona Beach south to New Smyrna and Mosquito Lagoon will benefit from the spring time migration of inshore game fish which is in full swing during April. With northward traveling fun fish such as jack crevalle and ladyfish, which are wide spread through
- [Circle Hook Sheepshead](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/circle-hook-sheepshead) - Sheepshead are running strong in Florida Shore waters right now. They are one of the more tricky fish to catch because of their extremely tough mouths and large teeth
- [How to Catch Redfish](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-redfish) - Redfish are one of the most popular fish to catch from Florida's Shores. They are great fighters, readily strike artificial lures, are found through Florida and are quite tasty table fare. The Redfish, a very close relative of the Black Drum, averages around 2-4 lbs but can max out over 50lbs. Where to Find Redfish
- [Spanish Mackerel Run About to Begin](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/spanish-mackerel-run-about-to-begin) - As the water begins to warm up, so will the Spanish Mackerel fishing. Spring is here and what should be the last cold front has passed through, so the Mackerel should not be far behind. How to Catch Spanish Mackerel Spanish Mackerel are very fast fish, and they tend to react better to fast moving
- [How to Catch Pompano Infographic](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-pompano-infographic) - Want to learn more about catching Pompano? How to Catch Pompano Pompano Species Profile
- [How to Catch Mud Minnows](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-mud-minnows) - Mud Minnows are one of the most popular and most effective baits for Redfish, Flounder and Mangrove Snapper. They are often easy to catch and are very easy to keep alive, here is how to catch them. Location Mud Minnows get their name because of where they like to live. They prefer muddy bottoms, but
- [Surf Fishing for Whiting](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/surf-fishing-for-whiting) - Florida offers some of the most picturesque beaches any where in the country. They range from very wide white sandy beach to steep beaches covered in shells, and almost all of them offer great surf fishing for whiting. Whiting can be found in the surf around Florida all year long. They are not only a
- [Pompano in The Surf](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/pompano-in-the-surf) - When the water temperatures begin to cool along Florida’s shores, the Pompano southbound migration begins. Pompano are a favorite fish among many surf fishermen for their sporty fight and great flavor, and in the early parts of Florida winters they are caught often along the beaches. Pompano Surf Fishing Gear Pompano are in the jack
- [Top 5 Inshore Live Baits](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/top-5-inshore-live-baits) - Some of the best fishing that can be found in Florida are from its miles of gorgeous shorelines, bridges, piers and docks. Many anglers that fish these areas choose, for many reasons, to use live bait. The top 5 live baits that can be used inshore in Florida are: 1. Live Shrimp Live shrimp are
- [Mangrove Snapper Rig](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/mangrove-snapper-rig) - A frequent question that I am asked is what rig do I use to catch Mangrove Snapper from Piers or Docks, and it is pretty simple. Mangrove Snapper have fairly good eyesight and are very skilled bait stealers. Because of these two traits a Mangrove Snapper Rig has to be modified slightly from other bottom
- [How to Catch Inshore Bluefish](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-inshore-bluefish) - Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) are a pelagic fish that can be found around the world. They are found through out Florida in the winter and by June they can be found as far north as Massachusetts. They are found throughout tropical / subtropical waters and along most of the Continental Shelf. The name Bluefish comes from
- [Fishing for Inshore Mangrove Snapper](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-for-inshore-mangrove-snapper) - Mangrove Snapper are one of the most popular and abundant inshore snappers there is. They are found throughout Florida’s shores and are relatively easy to catch. Mangrove Snapper (Lutjanus griseus), also known as Gray Snapper, can reach up to 17 lbs in Florida, but inshore they tend not to get much bigger than 20” in
- [Warm Weather Fishing Tips](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/warm-weather-fishing-tips) - When fishing from the shores of Florida during the warmer months the tactics and techniques can vary greatly from cooler weather fishing. Start Early Here in Florida the water can get quite warm during the heat of the day. This warm water makes many species lethargic and difficult to catch. Starting a fishing trip early
- [How to Catch Whiting - Page 2](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-whiting-page-2) - Continued from: How to Catch Whiting The single best bait for Whiting is the Sand Flea. Sand Fleas are small (about the size of a large thumbnail to the size of a quarter) crabs that live in the sand along Florida's beaches. Sand fleas can be either caught using a sand flea rake (watch for
- [Editors Blog:  July 2016](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/editors-blog-july-2016) - Welcome to the July 2016 edition of Florida Shore Fishing Editors Blog. In this blog entry I am going to write about whats new here at FloridaShoreFishing.com and a brief preview of whats coming in the near future, but first, a quick story about one of my recent fishing trips. Sunglow Pier - July 10th July
- [Florida Winter Shrimp Run – How To Catch Shrimp](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/florida-winter-shrimp-run-how-to-catch-shrimp) - This is the second post in the series "Florida Winter Shrimp Run" The winter shrimp run here in Florida is heavily concentrated on the East Central coast. As the shrimp are heading out to deep waters, they pass by many areas that they can be caught from the shore, here is how! Lighting Setup The
- [Editors Blog: 10/26/2015](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/editors-blog-10262015) - Welcome to the first edition of FloridaShoreFishing.com's Editors Blog. This blog will is intended to be a monthly update from the editor on what is new, what is coming soon and any thing else related to FloridaShoreFishing.com. Whats New Online Magazine Format Our loyal readers may have noticed over the past few months we have
- [Change in weather gives crews more time to fight oil spill](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/change-in-weather-gives-crews-more-time-to-fight-oil-spill) - It was reported today that the weather in the Gulf is working in favor of clean up crews. The winds have shifted and will keep the oil off shore for at least another day. How ever the winds and a front moving in will likely push the spill twords the loop current.
- [How to Catch Black Drum](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/how-to-catch-black-drum-2) - A very close relative of the Redfish (also known as the Red Drum) is the Black Drum, Pogonias Cromis, a common and welcome catch from Florida's Shores. Where to Find Black Drum The Black Drum's range extends all the way from the Delaware bay down through Florida and all of the Gulf Coast. They are found
- [Light Wire Circle Hooks for Sheepshead](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/light-wire-circle-hooks-for-sheepshead) - Sheepshead migrate inshore during the winter in Florida. These fish are often found around pylons of bridges/piers, rock piles, oyster beds and anywhere that has barnacle growth. Feeding primarily on crustaceans, the single most effective bait for sheepshead is the fiddler crab. Most sheepshead anglers use a ultra sharp J-hook that is threaded through the
- [Flounder Profile Added](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/flounder-profile-added) - In our ongoing efforts to keep FloridaShoreFishing.com as the premier boatless fishing webstie for Florida we plan to continuously add new content and update current content! Flounder Profile Today, we added the new Flounder Profile. If there is any content or articles that you would like to see added to FloridaShoreFishing.com please do not hesitate
- [Wanted:  Bait and Tackle Listings](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/wanted-bait-and-tackle-listings) - FloridaShoreFishing.com is looking to expand its Bait and Tackle List. If you are an owner/employee of a bait and tackle shop, or simply know of one that you think should be on our list, please Contact Us (click here) Please include the following: Name of shop Location (address) Phone Number Any other information you would
- [Live Bait vs. Lure Fishing](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/live-bait-vs-lure-fishing) - This is an editorial blog post by our editor Dan Hagan. One of the longest running debates among anglers is whether to use live bait or lures. The debate focuses on two points, the effectiveness and the enjoyability of both techniques. After many years of fishing from Florida's Shores, I can say with great conviction
- [Fishing for Bedding Bass](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-for-bedding-bass) - Here in Florida one of the best times for shore bound anglers to fish for Largemouth Bass is near the end of winter. The bass start to make their move shallow and build nests for breeding. First to show up are the males followed by the smaller females. During spawning Bass do not feed much,
- [Whiting Fishing is Strong on Florida Beaches](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/whiting-fishing-is-strong-on-florida-beaches) - A year round staple for Florida Surf Fishing is the ever popular and delicious whiting. During the winter they are one of the few species that can be caught on a consistent basis from the beach, Bluefish being another. When the Bluefish are running strong, most other fish go into hiding, but it is the
- [Bluefish - Friend or Foe](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/bluefish-friend-or-foe) - During the winter Florida Shores are invaded by a northern fish migrating south for the warmer waters, the Bluefish. These fish can reach over 30 pounds, but here in Florida they average around 14", but they can be found in schools of hundreds. They have a mouth full of sharp teeth and fight rather hard
- [Black Drum in the Surf](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/black-drum-in-the-surf) - I had the day off today and I figured I would take advantage by relaxing on New Smyrna Beach. Being the avid angler that I am I had to bring a fishing pole with me! The day was slow for fishing. Not much going on most of the morning until I hear my click start
- [Cool Weather Fish are Arriving](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/cool-weather-fish-are-arriving) - In the surf, the cool weather fish are starting to show up. Reports of Blue Fish, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead and Pompano are starting to come in. These fish are most often caught in the cooler months here in Florida and they are starting to show up! Blue Fish Very aggressive feeders, will hit anything moving
- [Fall Mullet Run Begins](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fall-mullet-run-begins) - Anybody who has been looking to cast net finger mullet so far this month has not had to look far or throw the net much to get a full bait bucket. The fall mullet run normally beings this time of year and 2012 is starting out as a good one. As the fall finger mullet
- [October - Sheepshead Move Inshore](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/october-sheepshead-move-inshore) - In the early parts of winter one of the most popular fish to catch from Florida Shores is the Sheepshead. In late September/Early October the Sheepshead start to migrate inshore and are readily caught in many areas around Florida. Where to Find Sheepshead Sheepshead primarily eat cru stations such as barnacles, small crabs and shrimp.
- [October – Match the Hatch](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/october-match-the-hatch) - This is one of the best months to “match the hatch” while fishing Florida’s shores. The fall mullet run is in full swing and fish of all types are feasting on them. Using live finger mullet, cut mullet, or lures that mimic mullet can be deadly this time of year. Live Finger Mullet A free-lined
- [Spring Break - Take Your Kid Fishing](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/spring-break-take-your-kid-fishing) - Spring is the perfect time of year to be fishing from Florida's Shores. The water is starting to warm back up causing fish to move into shallower waters feed more aggressively. Perfectly timed with this, is Spring Break for the kids. Here are a few tips for taking your kids fishing for the first time:
- [Report: Sun Glow Pier – Flounder and Reds](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-sun-glow-pier-–-flounder-and-reds) - So after having a very successful day fishing yesterday I decided to call up my buddy Mike and give it a try again today. We decided to try to hit the same time frame and tides today as I did yesterday. Well, it started out the exact same way that it did yesterday. One tiny
- [Report: Sunglow Pier – Whiting](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-sunglow-pier-whiting) - Showed up to the Sunglow Pier right before sunrise. I was armed with some live shrimp and...
- [Report: ICW 3 Miles from Ponce Inlet](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-icw-3-miles-from-ponce-inlet) - I spent about 4 hours fishing from a small dock on the Inter Costal Waterway in the city of Ponce Inlet. Using mudminnows and finger mullet the action was busy most of the day, but with mostly under sized mangrove snapper. I did hook into one VERY large over slot redfish, but it broke me
- [Report – Inlet Harbor](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-inlet-harbor) - I spent the day fishing from the pier at Inlet Harbor in Ponce Inlet. I have been to this pier about 10 times in the past and have done well with mangrove snapper and flounder. Today, I found something a bit different! On my second drop down, using a live finger mullet, I pulled up
- [Report - Mosquito Lagoon Wading](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-mosquito-lagoon-wading) - I decided to try my luck wading in Mosquito Lagoon today. I used to frequent the area around haulover canal with my father many years ago and pick that location as my go-to today. The day started out slow and cold. Not much was hitting or moving. About an hour after the sun cleared the
- [Weekend Report - Surf Full of Whiting](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/weekend-report-surf-full-of-whiting) - One of the most popular, and most abundant fish to be found along Florida's Surf is the Whiting, and they are easy to find right now! The spring has started to warm the waters around the coast, but they are still cool enough to find plenty of whiting action. Reports are coming in from Jacksonville
- [Report:  Sunglow Fishing Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-sunglow-fishing-pier) - With the recent reports of Flounder moving through the Central Florida area I decided today would be a good day to give the Sunglow Fishing Pier a shot. Driving through Port Orange, I stopped at Donald's Bait and Tackle. I bought 2 dozen mud minnows and 2 dozen live shrimp. I was stacking the deck
- [Weekend Report 5/24-5/26](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/weekend-report-524-526) - Fishing across the state was solid on this long Memorial Day Weekend. Reports have been coming in from anglers in Jacksonville all the way around the state to Pensicola. Here is a general overview of the fishing over the weekend. East Coast Surf The Whiting Bite continues to be strong with reports of anglers catching
- [Weekend Report - Tarpon in the Passes](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/weekend-report-tarpon-in-the-passes) - All across the state this weekend there have been reports of tarpon being caught in the passes and inlets. They have ranged from small 20 pound fish up to monster 200+ pound fish. A high percentage of these fish have been caught at night and on live or cut bait. Some have had luck with
- [Inshore Snapper](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/inshore-snapper) - Florida’s inshore Mangrove Snapper season is about to begin, and it is time to start preparing to catch these tasty and feisty fish. Mangrove Snapper Gear Inshore Snapper do not frequently get over 14” so most inshore equipment will work. Bait casting, spinning and even light spin casting gear can work, but here is a
- [Spring Time Clear Water Tips](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/spring-time-clear-water-tips) - Spring is upon us and with that comes a few changes in the Florida Shore Fishing scene. Many of our beaches start to see calm and clear water for the fist time in a few months. With the clear and warmer waters there are a few changes to the fishing approach that can help, here
- [Redfish Candy](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/redfish-candy) - Redfish are one of the most popular sport fish in Florida. They put up a good fight, get very large, and when in the slot are a very tasty dish. Mud Minnows (often times called redfish candy) are one of the most effective baits for Redfish. They can be easily obtained and are very hardy
- [Trout off the Beaches](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/trout-off-the-beaches) - This time of year (fall) with the Florida fall mullet run in full effect trout move out of the estuaries in search of the mullet. It is not normal to catch many trout off Florida beaches, but this time of year the bite can be strong. Live Bait Trout are frequently caught on most popular
- [Peacock Bass Fishing in Florida](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/peacock-bass-fishing-in-florida) - I had some time off from work this week and went south to try my hand at peacock bass fishing.. I spent the day walking canals in South Florida and did pretty well!
- [Mixed Bag at Sunglow](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/mixed-bag-at-sunglow) - Spent the day with my buddy Carl, aka the shark slayer, on the Sunglow Pier in Daytona Beach. The day started out fast and maintained for most of the day.
- [A Fun Night on the ICW](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/a-fun-night-on-the-icw) - Carl (the shark slayer) and I decided to take advantage of both being done with work early and turn it into a night fishing trip. We gathered our gear, a few lanterns and flash lights and headed to a private dock on the Intercostals Water Way near Ponce Inlet.
- [Blue Fish Running Thick at Sunglow](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/blue-fish-running-thick-at-sunglow) - Decided to get an early start to the day and head out to Sunglow Fishing Pier in South Daytona Beach. Turned out to be a fun day full of blue fish
- [Slow day at the Dunlawton Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/slow-day-at-the-dunlawton-pier) - Carl and I spent the day at the Dunlawton Fishing Pier fishing the Inter-Costal Waterway, and while it was a slow day there were a few moments of fun to talk about!
- [Blue Crab – A Bakers Dozen on the ICW](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/blue-crab-–-a-bakers-dozen-on-the-icw) - After spending 3 weeks working on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and seeing the love that area has for Blue Crab I decided to try my hand at catching a few. Carl and I went to a private dock on the Inter-Coastal Waterway to see what was biting and I brought along a 2-ring crab net.
- [Sunglow Pier – Redfish Bite is on! ](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/sunglow-pier-–-redfish-bite-is-on) - The redfish bite is on at Sunglow Pier! Reports of catching up to 30 reds in a single trip are becoming quite common. Some anglers are even catching multiple reds in the upper slot size.
- [Report - New Smyrna South Causeway](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-new-smyrna-south-causeway) - It has been a long time since I have updated this site. I have been rather busy with real life (not much time for reel life), but I got out on the water today! I spent about 3 hours fishing off the pier at New Smyrna's South Causeway. The day started out great! First cast
- [Report: Sun Glow Pier - Reds and Flounder](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-sun-glow-pier-reds-and-flounder) - I had to work an early shift and got done with work around noon. I got home loaded the car and headed to the Sun Glow Pier in Daytona Beach Shores. I got there around 2pm (after a quick stop for lunch) and started to fish as soon as I arrived. For the first 2
- [The Redfish are at the Piers](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/the-redfish-are-at-the-piers) - Consistent reports of good redfish catches have been coming in from the East Central Florida piers. Sunglow Pier in Daytona Beach shores has been seeing consistent catches of slot sized redfish near the pylons, as well as good number of keeper sized flounder. The cooler weather has turned this fish on and they are feeding
- [Whiting Abundant Along Florida's Coast](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/whiting-abundant-along-floridas-coast) - All along Florida's coast reports of frequent Whiting catches have been coming in. It is not uncommon to see reports of 12-20 Whiting catches in a single day: "Arrived just after daylight. Found cold NW breeze, 2' surf, light current to the south and clear water. Whiting were chewin'! Caught 17 whiting and four blues in
- [Spring Cobia from the Piers](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/spring-cobia-from-the-piers) - One of the hardest fighting and most uniquely flavored fish to be found around Florida's cost is the Cobia. It averages around 20 pounds inshore, but can grow to over 100 pounds. During the spring Cobia can be caught from ocean side piers. Here are a few tips: Tackle Cobia a vicious fighters so a
- [Report - Sunglow Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-sunglow-pier-2) - I spent the day fishing from the Sunglow Pier in South Daytona Beach. I arrived just before sunrise and had my first bait in the water in about 5 mintues. The day started off slow. The only catch before 8am was a very small whiting by a pier regular. At about 9am I caught my
- [Springtime Black Drum](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/springtime-black-drum) - One of Florida's most popular, and flavorful fish to catch in the spring is the less regulated cousin of the Redfish, the Black Drum. Black Drum are very similar to in flavor and appearance, but there are some very different techniques used to catch more Black Drum. Here are a few: Where to find Black
- [Manatee Island Spotted Sea Trout](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/manatee-island-spotted-sea-trout) - Today I decided to take it easy and just hang out at a park with a pole in the water. My goal was not to catch a bunch of fish, but rather just relax. NOAA called for the surf to be quite high and rough today, so surf fishing was out…. What to do? Enter
- [Shark Fishing on the ICW](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/shark-fishing-on-the-icw) - Carl and I decided to spend the evening shark fishing on the Intercostal Waterway. We arrived about an hour before sundown and got started right away. The first shark of the day ended up being the largest landed. A 32” bonnet head shark. Not to big, but fun none-the-less. The rest of the day resulted
- [Mangrove Snapper Limit – Inlet Harbor](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/mangrove-snapper-limit-–-inlet-harbor) - I spent the night fishing from a dock near Inlet Harbor. I got to the dock around 5pm with a bucket full of live shrimp and mud minnows with a few finger mullet mixed in. First I put a mud minnow under the dock. I then cast a shrimp and a mullet near the channel.
- [Report:  ICW Near Ponce Inlet](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-icw-near-ponce-inlet-2) - My wife, Carl and I decided to spend the morning fishing from a private dock on the ICW near Ponce Inlet. We arrived at the dock 30 minutes before the sun started to show its self with a bucket full of live shrimp and my cast net ready to catch Greenbacks. Before the sun came
- [Nighttime Trout ](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/nighttime-trout) - Trout are one of the most popular game fish here in Florida. They put up a fun fight, they are delicious and are apt to great hits on artificial lures. Trout are also one of the best fish to target after the sun goes down. Trout are very active hunters after sunset. They will often
- [Catch Flounder from a Dock](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/catch-flounder-from-a-dock) - Flounder fishing from a dock can be one of the most relaxing and rewarding methods of fishing there is. Flounder are ambush predators, meaning they find a good place to hide and wait for food to come to them, only moving small amounts at a time. Using they ambush nature against them can lead to
- [FloridaShoreFishing.com Launches Major Rebrand](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/floridashorefishing-com-launches-major-rebrand) - 6/09/2014 Central Florida based FloridaShoreFishing.com has undergone a total brand review and today unveiled its new logo, website design and most importantly its new direction, a transition from a blog based business to an online magazine. The new brand identity reflects FloridaShoreFishing.com's commitment to providing the best and most relevant content to all of Florida's shore
- [June Outlook - East Central Florida](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/june-outlook-east-central-florida) - June East Central Florida Outlook Wade fishers on the shores of the Intracoastal Waterway should get an early start to get in on the morning bite, top water lures can be most effective with low light, after the sun is up just a half hour or so, the surface feeding can slow down, go sub
- [Weekend Outlook - 5/16/2014](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/weekend-outlook-5162014) - A mild front pushed through Florida this week causing major wind, rain storms and barometric fluctuations. The front caused a very hot bite at the beginning of the week to cool off a bit mid week. The good news for this weekend is that for most of Florida the weather is looking great to get
- [Live blogging:  5/15/2014](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/live-blogging-5152014) - Welcome to the live blog! I arrived at Sunglow Pier at 6:15 am. Seas are 2-4 feet with a heavy north current. Using live shrimp and mud minnows for bait! 6:30am: Bait in the water! 7:00am: 1/2 hour fight with a 5' hammerhead shark! Got him to the pier and cut him off! Good fight!
- [The Summer Heat is Here](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/the-summer-heat-is-here) - I woke up this morning with a plan to spend most of the day fishing Florida's shores. Here is the plan I laid out for the day: Arrive at Dunlawton Flat Bridge 2 hours before sunrise to fish for trout/snook/flounder At sunrise move to Sunglow Pier for breakfast while fishing 1 hour before slack tide
- [Captain Mike Savedow Report - April](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/captain-mike-savedow-report-april) - Captain Mike Savedow Report My guided inshore saltwater fishing charters have been really good in recent weeks on Mosquito Lagoon and the Indian River here in the Edgewater Backcountry and New Smyrna Beach. Water temps still chilly but on the rise, the spring shrimp run means game fish are focused on them along the channels
- [Flattie Fishing](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/flattie-fishing) - One of my favorite fish to eat is the Flounder. They have a light, flaky, subtly flavored meat that works well with any recipe calling for white meat fish. Another bonus is they are abundant during the warmer months around Florida's Shores. Today I decided I would go on a hunt for some dinner. I
- [Report:  Flounder Running Strong](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-flounder-running-strong) - Multiple reports are coming in from Port Orange Florida of strong Flounder runs. Many anglers are reporting catching as many as 5-10 an hour, these Flounder are not the largest recorded, but they are legal fish, averaging around 13-18". Most reports state the fish were caught on a jig bummed along the bottom. Helpful Info:
- [Sheepshead](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/sheepshead) - In my continuing effort to expand the Species Profile section of Florida Shore Fishing I have just posted a profile of the Sheepshead. Here is a quick excerpt: The Sheepshead gets its name from its mouth full of teeth that resemble those of its namesake. The large protruding teeth are used for cracking and crushing
- [Fresh Fish Chowder](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fresh-fish-chowder) - This recipe can be used with just about any fish, but it tends to work better with a very lightly flavored white fish, like whiting. Ingredients: 1 ½ Sticks of Butter 2 Potatoes 2 Carrots 1 Onion 1 Stalk of Celery 1-2 lbs of fish (cut into cubes) 2 quarts milk ½ quart cream 1
- [Report:  ICW Near Ponce Inlet](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-icw-near-ponce-inlet) - Today I spent the day fishing from a dock on the Inter Coastal Waterway Just north of Ponce Inlet. I did not have a specific target in mind, this trip was more about hanging out and relaxing! I arrived at the dock just before sunrise with 50 live shrimp and 50 fiddler crabs. The plan
- [Snook Closure Extended](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/snook-closure-extended) - After the extremely cold winter this year that killed many Snook the FWC closed harvesting. The closure has been extended to at least September 16th. While the closure is in effect, the Snook fishing in some areas is still pretty strong. A friend of mine hired a guide in Jupiter inlet and was able to
- [Snook Season Set to Reopen](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/snook-season-set-to-reopen) - The Snook Season is set to reopen on September 17th, but only on the east coast. The FWC has continued the closure on the west coast until a later date. Quote from the FWC The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) decided Thursday to reopen the recreational harvest season for snook on Sept. 17
- [Mangrove Snapper Profile Added](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/mangrove-snapper-profile-added) - I just added the Mangrove Snapper to our list of species profiles! The Mangrove Snapper is one of the few snappers that can be caught from the shore here and Florida! Check it out here: Mangrove Snapper
- [Just one of those days!](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/just-one-of-those-days) - I set out this morning with the intentions of catching a few Redfish and Trout in the Thousand Islands area of Coca Beach. I arrived at my "secret" spot around sun rise and started throwing an assortment of Gulp Alive lures in hopes of accomplishing my goal. After a few hours of failing to do so,
- [Mangrove Snapper Abundant Inshore](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/mangrove-snapper-abundant-inshore) - Many reports have been coming in this month of shore bound anglers catching their limit of mangrove snapper. Most Mangrove Snapper are found near structures such as bridges, piers, docks and of course, mangrove shorelines.
- [Report - Sunglow Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/report-sunglow-pier) - I spent the early part of the day fishing from Sunglow Pier. The wind was very strong with an approaching storm, but even still I was able to catch 6 whiting, 2 sheapshead and 1 undersized pompano. With the storm coming in early I cut my trip short, but it was productive none-the-less!
- [Warm Weather Continues](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/warm-weather-continues) - Florida continues to have a very warm winter. This weather has caused fishing patterns to be much different than they would normally be this time of year. Pompano are moving south much slower, cool water fish are staying offshore and many migrations have been delayed. What are you catching in this strange weather pattern?
- [Warm Water Causing Algae Bloom](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/warm-water-causing-algae-bloom) - Reports are coming in from around the state from fishermen and night time shrimpers alike that the waters around Florida are quite dirty. The coloring for many of the areas is being caused by an algae bloom in the tidal waters. The unseasonably warm waters, 8-10 degrees warmer than normal, are cause algae to grow
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- [Warm Winter](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/warm-winter) - The warm winter that we are experiencing here in Florida has thrown the fishing calendar in to a blender and spit it out. In shore waters are 6-10 degrees warmer than they normally are this time of year, causing some fish to remain offshore (such as sheepshead) and some to remain inshore (such as large redfish). I wonder what
- [Whiting in the Surf](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/whiting-in-the-surf) - The cooler surf waters brought on by winter has increased the whiting bite all around Florida's Shores. One of the most popular fish caught in the surf is the whiting. They are taste good, put up a decent fight (when matched against light tackle), and can be easily caught. Equipment Any saltwater rated reel and
- [High Waters Bring Big Reds Within Reach](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/high-waters-bring-big-reds-within-reach) - The unusually high waters along Florida’s coast line so far this fall have had one great side effect for shore bound anglers. The big redfish have started to push into the back creaks and closer to shore, where they are accessible During the fall, redfish can often times be observed chasing finger mullet around the
- [Summer Shrimp Run is in Full Swing](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/summer-shrimp-run-is-in-full-swing) - Reports of full 5 gallon limits have been coming in from the summer cast net shrimp run. While these shrimp are not accessible from the shore, many are having luck trapping them from area bridges. Here is how to catch shrimp in a trap: Acquire a shrimp trap (can be found at local bait shops)
- [Daytona Main Street Pier Now Open](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/daytona-main-street-pier-now-open) - The Daytona Beach Main Street Pier has reopened. In 2009 it closed for renovations and after many attempts to find a tenant the city and Joes Crab Shack came to an agreement. Now the pier is open again and fishing is free. Right now good reports of Black Drum, flounder, Sheepshead and Redfish are coming
- [Inshore Mangrove Snapper](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/inshore-mangrove-snapper) - The season for catching Inshore Mangrove Snapper is upon us! As the water inshore begins to warm up so does fishing for these tasty fish. While the inshore sizes are nowhere near what they can be off-shore, the inshore mangrove snapper can get up to 20”. Now get out there and catch some!
- [Winter Shrimp Run Coming to an End](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/winter-shrimp-coming-to-an-end) - The Florida Winter Shrimp Run that the east coast of Florida has become extremely popular for is coming to an end. Reports are coming in of low numbers of shrimp and the shrimp that are being caught are small. This year’s season was not as productive as last years, and some are speculating that the
- [Spiney Lobster Season Closed](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/spiney-lobster-season-closed) - Spiney Lobster season has closed in Florida as of Today (April 1st). The season will re-open in August.
- [New Redfish Bag Limit](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/new-redfish-bag-limit) - The Florida Wildlife Commission has enacted a new Redfish bag limit for those who catch redfish in northeast and northwest Florida. Anglers fishing above the Volusia/Flagler county line on the east and the Fred Howard Pack Causeway are now allowed to keep 2 Redfish per angler. A new statewide law allows 8 total redfish per
- [Sheepshead are Running Thick](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/sheepshead-are-running-thick) - Every year as the water temperature cool there is a migration inshore. The...
- [Stone Crab Season is Open](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/stone-crab-season-is-open) - As of October 15th the stone crab season is open in Florida. It will remain open until May 15th!
- [Banner year for Tarpon](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/banner-year-for-tarpon) - This year has been a banner year for Tarpon in Central Florida. Many anglers were able to catch their first tarpon and experienced anglers caught more than they have in recent memory.
- [New Fishing Holes Added](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/new-fishing-holes-added-2) - In an ongoing effort to expand our list of Florida Shore Fishing hole I have added two new fishing holes to our list! One in Ponce Inlet and one in Cocoa Beach!
- [Redfish Regulation Changes Coming?](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/redfish-regulation-changes-coming) - The FWC has proposed a change in the bag limit regulations for Redfish, but this change would only affect North Florida.
- [New Fishing Holes Added](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/new-fishing-holes-added) - In an effort to continuously expand our database of fishing holes in Florida I have added 2 more locations! New Smyrna North Causeway Pier and Canaveral National Seashore.
- [Whiting Profile Added](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/whiting-profile-added) - In my continuing effort to expand the Species Profile section of Florida Shore Fishing I have just posted a profile of the Whiting.
- [Oil Spill Containment Setback](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/oil-spill-containment-setback) - There has been a setback to the containment of the Gulf Oil Spill. The 5 story high container started to get filled with ice, preventing the oil from flowing and causing the container to become buoyant.
- [Oil Spill Containment](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/oil-spill-containment) - Efforts to stop the gulf oils spill from growing are underway. A 5 story containment box is being put in place as the federal government continues its closure on fishing in the area.
- [The Effects of the Oil Spill](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/the-effects-of-the-oil-spill) - On April 20th, Deepwater Horizon, a state-of-the-art drilling rig exploded and sank to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, causing a massive and on going oil spill. How will this affect Florida shore fishing?

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- [Flounder](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fish-profiles/flounder) - The "Flounder" is famous as one of the best tasting fish in the ocean, and in Florida there are 2 species (Southern and Gulf Flounder) that are nearly identical and both are frequently referred to simply as Flounder. Species Name Southern Flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma) | Gulf Flounder (Paralichthys albiguttata) Size Southern Flounder can reach over 20lbs,
- [Snook](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fish-profiles/snook) - Snook are not only prized for their sporty fight but they are also quite fine table fare. Because of this they have been over fished and strict limits have been placed on them. Species Name Centropomus undecimalis Size Averages 5-15lbs but can reach 50+ Food Value One of the highest ranked fish! The filets are comparably
- [Mangrove Snapper](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fish-profiles/mangrove-snapper) - The Mangrove Snapper is one of the few snappers that can be caught from the shore in Florida. The good news is that it is also one of the best tasting snappers and has size limits that allow a few to be kept inshore! Catch Inshore Mangrove Snapper Species Name Lutjanus griseus Size Average inshore
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- [Redfish](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fish-profiles/redfish) - The Redfish, also known as the Red Drum, is one of the best inshore fighters. They are also one of the best on the table, making this fish the top of the list for many anglers. Species Name Sciaenops ocellatus Size Averages 2-12bs, common up to 30lbs but can reach 90+ Food Value One of
- [Trout](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fish-profiles/trout) - The Spotted Sea Trout is one of Florida's more popular inshore game fish. With flashy, and splashy fights and a very good meat the Trout is on the top of the list for many anglers. Species Name Cynoscion nebulosus Size Averages 1-2bs, common at 5lbs but can reach 15+ Food Value Very good when in
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- [Haulover Canal](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/haulover-canal) - Haulover Canal Florida Shore Fishing Info: Haulover Canal - Free Line for Success Address: Courtenay Pkwy NTitusville, FL Common Catches: Redfish, Black Drum, Trout, Snook, Jack, Shrimp Amenities: Boat Ramp Pictures: Reports: N/A
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- [Ft. Myers Beach Fishing Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-holes/ft-myers-beach-fishing-pier) - Pier 60 - Clearwater Beach Address: 950 Estero Blvd.Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931 Common Catches: Snook, Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheapshead, Tarpon, Snapper Amenities: Bait shop (with rental poles), gift-shop, nearby restaurants Notes: Florida Shore Fishing Reports: N/A Other Reports: N/A
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- [Pier 60 - Clearwater Beach](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-holes/pier-60) - Pier 60 - Clearwater Beach Address: 1 Causeway Blvd.Clearwater Beach, FL 33767 Common Catches: Snook, Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheapshead, Tarpon, Snapper Amenities: Bait shop (with rental poles), resturant, bathrooms Pictures: Notes: Florida Shore Fishing Reports: N/A Other Reports: N/A
- [Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Point Park](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-holes/ponce-inlet-lighthouse-point-park) - Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Point Park Address: 500 S. Atlantic AvePonce Inlet, FL Common Catches: Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Blue Fish Amenities: 52 acher park, walking paths, beaches, security Pictures: Notes: $5.00 per car entry fee Florida Shore Fishing Reports: N/A Other Reports: N/A
- [Cocoa Beach Fishing Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-holes/cocoa-beach-fishing-pier) - Cocoa Beach Fishing Pier Address: 401 Meade AveCocoa Beach, FL 32931 Common Catches: Whiting, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Snook, Flounder Amenities: Bait shop (with rental poles), resturant, parking Pictures: Notes: Florida Shore Fishing Reports: N/A Other Reports: N/A
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- [Canaveral National Seashore](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-holes/canaveral-national-seashore) - Canaveral National Seashore Address: 7600 South Atlantic AvenueNew Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 Common Catches: Whiting, Black Drum, Pompano, Blue Fish, Shark Amenities: Nearby bait shops, great scenery. Pictures: Notes: Florida Shore Fishing Reports: N/A Other Reports: N/A
- [North Causeway Fishing Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-holes/north-causeway-fishing-pier) - New Smyrna North Causeway Fishing Pier Address: 500 North CausewayNew Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 Common Catches: Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Snook, Flounder, Trout Amenities: Very close parking. Baitshop within a 2 minute drive. Pictures: Notes: Florida Shore Fishing Reports: N/A Other Reports: N/A
- [Inlet Harbor Fishing Pier ](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-holes/inlet-harbor-fishing-pier) - Address: 133 Inlet Harbor Road Ponce Inlet, FL 32127 Common Catches: Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Bluefish, Whiting, Sharks Amenities: Frozen Bait, Live Bait, Gift Shop, Full Bar, Restaurant, Seating, Covered Fishing Area, Cleaning Stations. Pictures: Notes: Florida Shore Fishing Reports: N/A Other Reports: N/A
- [Sunglow Fishing Pier](http://www.floridashorefishing.com/fishing-holes/sunglow-fishing-pier) - Address: 3701 South Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32117 Common Catches: Black Drum, Pompano, Trout, Whiting, Sharks Amenities: Frozen Bait, Gift Shop, Full Bar, Restaurant, Seating, Cleaning Stations. Pictures: Notes: Florida Shore Fishing Reports: Mixed Bag at Sunglow Other Reports:
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