Sheepshead Fishing
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Featured Sheepshead fishing charters
- Angler's Choice4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM
+3The half-day trip is great when you don't have too much time to spend on the water, but still want to get some serious angling done. You'll be focusing on the inshore waters where the main targets are Redfish, Seatrout, Tarpon (when in season), Snook, Snapper, and others. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle.Price for up to 2 peopleUS $550 - Angler's Choice6 hour PM- inshore/nearshore
+6Running angling trips out of Indian shores FL, Nick Hughes Fishing, LLC invites you to check out the local fishery in style. Come on aboard with Capt. Nick, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use light tackle based on the species yoInstant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $800 - Angler's Choice6 Hour Trip
+3A little more time to allow you to customize the targeted species of fish.Price for up to 4 peopleUS $750 - Angler's ChoiceAfternoon Half Day Trip - 2:00 PM
+5Perfect for beginning anglers looking for a fun morning or afternoon on the water to learn some new fishing techniques and test their skill against our many inshore gamefish species! This trip is a great option for family groups with young anglers who are excited to get out on the water and catch some fish!Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 2 peopleUS $450 - Angler's Choice3 hour inshore trip
+8Looking to get on some fish but dont want to spend all day on the water, then this is the trip for you. We will be fishing ponce inlet and the surrounding areas looking for trophy bull redfish big snook, trout, tarpon and much more. Using both artificial and live bait we will be sure to put you on the fish.Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $350 - 3 Hour Trip - Inshore - 2:30 PM+4Start your day on the water in St. Augustine with a 3-hour early morning inshore fishing trip designed for action from the first cast. As the sun rises and the water stays calm, you'll target hard-fighting Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and seasonal opportunities like Tarpon during the most productive bite of the day. Fishing the flats and backwaters around St. Augustine, Captain Trever keeps the trip efficient, stress-free, and focused on putting you on fish—no long runs, just steady action. It's theInstant ConfirmationPrice for up to 3 peopleUS $390
- Angler's ChoiceHalf Day Trip (PM)+8This trip is for those interested in going inshore fishing for half a day.Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $450
- Angler's Choice4 Hour Trip - 11:30 AMState line Jetties are just a short boat ride with great potential to fill your ice chest with multiple difference species in a short time. For this trip we will target red fish, speckled trout, or sheepshead among others. Ask about out Catch Clean and Cook!Instant ConfirmationPer personUS $225
- Angler's ChoiceFULL DAY BACKCOUNTRY (PM) 8 HRS
+8The ultimate Everglades Backcountry trip for anglers who want the most out of their day. Target Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Snapper, and Shark while covering more water and staying on the bite. Fish multiple tide phases, explore remote areas, and capitalize on peak feeding windows from sunrise through sunset. More time means more opportunities, better fish, and your highest chance at a standout day on the water. Best trip for a chance to see all Everglades critters or try for a Slam!Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 3 peopleUS $950 - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/ICW - 12:00 PM
+3Inshore charter in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Species and catch vary depending on the season, water temp, time of day/year, tide, weather, ect. We will target a variety of species including Black Drum, Red Drum, Spadefish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and a few more. We can't always guarantee the fish will bite, but we will guarantee a great time on the water!Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $375
What anglers say about Sheepshead fishing
- 5.0/5(Half Day Trip (AM))
First charter trip
Brent took my two son's and I on a 4 hour trip. The kids (10 and under) caught a bunch of fish and had a great time! Very laid bad vibe and very knowledgeable. We caught fish at every spot we stopped. We even had dolphins fishing with us!
- 5.0/5(Chesapeake Bay Red Drum Trip)
Best trip ever
Captain Jeff is terrific. We caught fish from start to finish. Will definitely book again.
- 5.0/5(5 Hour Fishing Trip – Inshore)
Best Trip with Best Captain!
Captain Paul was absolutely wonderful! There was 5 on our trip and he kept us baited, lines in the water, and on fish the whole trip! We caught a TON of fish from sheepshead, catfish, trout, mangroves, and was able to take home a beautiful slot Red and 2 great Pompano, he even gave us tips on how to cook the fish which turned out wonderful! Definitely recommend Capt Paul and WeGoFishCapeCoral! We will definitely book with him again!
- 5.0/5(Full Day Trip - Inshore)
inshore trip was a success!
we started the day with our first two casts being a 26 inch redfish and a 15 inch flounder! we caught about 50 fish all day with 15 different species. ended the day with a 6 ft shark! fantastic guide and great experience!
- 5.0/5(4 Hour Trip — Galveston Bay Jetty)
absolutely outstanding would recommend both rene the captai and the entire experience! will definitely do this again!
We had such an amazing time on this excursion. Captain made the experience so much fun! We had both experienced and novice fishers and he was so accommodating to all. I will add this as a must do to my list for out of town guests as well as a fun day with family, neighbors and grandchildren!!!!!
Related species
About Sheepshead fishing
The Sheepshead is an exquisitely beautiful and tasty light tackle fish. Popularly referred to as "convict fish" due to its symbolic coloration, the nickname holds true on account of its notorious bait stealing skills as well.
An interesting fact about this fish species is that it used to be abundant and popular as fine dining table fare in Brooklyn, NY - so popular that it got a bay named after it. Since it mysteriously withdrew from these waters, some have been retelling the story citing the resemblance of the shape of the district to a sheep's head as the cause for the name. Now you know better.
Another very interesting fact is that these fish have eerily human-like incisor teeth.
How big
Sheepshead can grow to a maximum of 30'' and about 22lbs. However, most catches will be between 14 and 18'' and 1 to 8lbs. They live relatively long, about 20 years.
When & Where
The species can be found in the coastal waters of the western Atlantic, from Nova Scotia to Florida, throughout the Gulf coast and then in much less numbers off Central and South America down to Brazil.
The highest concentrations can be found in south Florida, from Melbourne to Palm Beach on the Atlantic coast and in mangroves of the Ten Thousand Islands, in the Everglades and up to Charlotte Harbor (the most prolific fishery) on the Gulf coast. Northwest Florida also hosts them, but more around artificial structures such as markers, pilings and jetty rocks. They can be found in the Panhandle and westwards, abundantly around Pensacola, Destin and Ft Walton.
Fall and winter are the best times to target them, with changing tides being a prerequisite, especially slack and ebb tides.
The charter this angler was on boated 40 Sheepshead in a single outing! Taken aboard Fin Stalker II off Charleston, SC
How to catch
Sheepshead feed on mollusks and crustaceans, so natural bait is the way to go. Live or dead shrimp is the best option, but sand fleas, fiddler crabs, clams or tube worms will be good. Shrimp-tipped jigs will work too, but this is more due to the added weight of the jig helping keep the bait down in the current than its actual attractiveness to the fish. Chumming any of the above bait will always be helpful, but can be expensive - crushed barnacles will make for good, budget-friendly, chum.
Sheepshead are clever when it comes to bait stealing - they will first nibble on the bait in an attempt to loosen it from the hook, so always have it firmly set up and give them time to swim away with it. They also have a very tough mouth, so once you feel the weight of the fish taking the bait away, set the hook aggressively.
Good to eat?
Excellent quality white flesh, however, the hard scales and strong spines don't make it easy to clean and fillet.
Regulations
Habitats
Techniques
The Sheepshead is an exquisitely beautiful and tasty light tackle fish. Popularly referred to as "convict fish" due to its symbolic coloration, the nickname holds true on account of its notorious bait stealing skills as well.
An interesting fact about this fish species is that it used to be abundant and popular as fine dining table fare in Brooklyn, NY - so popular that it got a bay named after it. Since it mysteriously withdrew from these waters, some have been retelling the story citing the resemblance of the shape of the district to a sheep's head as the cause for the name. Now you know better.
Another very interesting fact is that these fish have eerily human-like incisor teeth.
How big
Sheepshead can grow to a maximum of 30'' and about 22lbs. However, most catches will be between 14 and 18'' and 1 to 8lbs. They live relatively long, about 20 years.
When & Where
The species can be found in the coastal waters of the western Atlantic, from Nova Scotia to Florida, throughout the Gulf coast and then in much less numbers off Central and South America down to Brazil.
The highest concentrations can be found in south Florida, from Melbourne to Palm Beach on the Atlantic coast and in mangroves of the Ten Thousand Islands, in the Everglades and up to Charlotte Harbor (the most prolific fishery) on the Gulf coast. Northwest Florida also hosts them, but more around artificial structures such as markers, pilings and jetty rocks. They can be found in the Panhandle and westwards, abundantly around Pensacola, Destin and Ft Walton.
Fall and winter are the best times to target them, with changing tides being a prerequisite, especially slack and ebb tides.
The charter this angler was on boated 40 Sheepshead in a single outing! Taken aboard Fin Stalker II off Charleston, SC
How to catch
Sheepshead feed on mollusks and crustaceans, so natural bait is the way to go. Live or dead shrimp is the best option, but sand fleas, fiddler crabs, clams or tube worms will be good. Shrimp-tipped jigs will work too, but this is more due to the added weight of the jig helping keep the bait down in the current than its actual attractiveness to the fish. Chumming any of the above bait will always be helpful, but can be expensive - crushed barnacles will make for good, budget-friendly, chum.
Sheepshead are clever when it comes to bait stealing - they will first nibble on the bait in an attempt to loosen it from the hook, so always have it firmly set up and give them time to swim away with it. They also have a very tough mouth, so once you feel the weight of the fish taking the bait away, set the hook aggressively.
Good to eat?
Excellent quality white flesh, however, the hard scales and strong spines don't make it easy to clean and fillet.