Fresh Copp Brewery & Winery Fishing Reports

With the warmer weather the redfish bite is heating up and we have big schools of them showing up. Leave early, beat the heat and stay busy on catching redfish.

With the warmer weather the redfish bite is heating up and we have big schools of them showing up. Leave early, beat the heat and stay busy on catching redfish.

The tarpon fishing in Crystal River has been nothing short of phenomenal lately. These silver kings are in full migration mode, and their presence is impossible to miss. Around the recent moon phases, feeding activity has peaked, with fish aggressively striking bait in a frenzy of predatory behavior. Outside of feeding windows, the tarpon can be seen engaging in their classic migration “dance,” rolling and daisy-chaining in pods, a spectacle that’s become a daily occurrence on the water. Anglers have been treated to some of the best action anywhere in the world. Crystal River has truly lived up to its reputation as the premier tarpon destination, not just for numbers but for size. Massive fish, some of the largest found anywhere are patrolling the flats and channels, and they’re in a cooperative mood. Happy, rolling fish have been more than willing to eat, and experienced guides have been putting clients on multiple shots each day. Clients have been thrilled with the results, jumping countless tarpon and successfully bringing many to hand after thrilling battles. Whether it’s the electric moment of the eat, the aerial acrobatics that follow, or simply watching pods of giant fish in clear water, this season has delivered unforgettable experiences. If there was ever a time to chase tarpon in Crystal River, it’s now, these are the days anglers dream about. I have some dates remaining the last week of June if tarpon are on your bucket list!

As soon as the trees and flowers start blooming, lake norman starts heating up. Both literally and philosophically! As water temps rise, bait balls make there way to the top part of the water column in deeper water neer creeks and fingers where the striped bass, spotted bass and hybrid bass go into an absolute feeding frenzy. I’ve fished all over the world and have guided for a long time and seen some crazy cool bites… this is one of my favorites. When it turns on you’re into fish consistently for some time! If you have big hybrid bass and striped bass on your bucket list, the end of March to early April is the time to do it!! Then we are onto bedding bass which is another entire post in itself! We hope to see you soon here at Turtlehead Charters!

The weather is warming up, the bait is showing up and fish are biting. Trout, redfish, sheepshead are all chewing now. We are getting some pompano and spanish Mackerel showing up as well.

Catching redfish to turn it into dinner. Come fishing with us here @ Reel Time Outfitters. Not only are memories made but you get to learn some yummy recipes. Blackened Redfish bedded on cheese grits topped with corn maque choux! Blacken fish with your favorite season. Cook in 2 tbsp of oil for 6 minutes on one side then flip cooking for an additional 3 minutes. Prepare your cheese grits to your liking. Prepare your corn maque choux. Sauté 1 can of whole kernel corn, 1 cut up red and green pepper, 1 cut up jalapeño and 1/2 cut up onion in 2 tbsp of oil. Once sautéed, add 2 tbsp of either half and half or heavy cream and 1 tbsp of butter to sautéed veggies. Season with creole seasoning. Top mixture to redfish and serve! Enjoy ?