March 2023

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March Madness
March Madness
March 24, 2023
March has been one busy month for us on the water. We've definitely been slammed this spring break for sure. It has been the typical Florida weather, hit or miss with either really calm or really rough conditions. One day it's flat calm and sunny then freezing cold and blowing the next. We just never know what we'll get so we got to keep our options open for fishing locations this time of year. Sebastian Inlet has been our main focus for most charters. The bite is usually pretty consistent this time of year whether it be snook, redfish, jack crevalle, bluefish, spanish mackeral, or goliath grouper. Depending on what our clients are looking to catch we can pretty much get any one of these fish on a daily basis at the inlet. Lately, drifting the incoming tide with mojarras or finger mullet has produced numerous amounts of jack crevalle. Them jacks are a lot of fun to catch and can definitely put a whooping on you using light tackle. We've caught these jacks for the past couple weeks ranging anywhere from 5 to 40 + lbs. Not to mention the fact that jacks are actually really good to eat. The snook bite has slowed down quite a bit but we're still getting them. In previous years slot snook (28" to 32") were rare. Most of the time the inlet snook are oversized ranging from 35" to 40". In the last 6 months we've caught more slot snook than I'd ever seen. Another change has been the amount of big bull reds. This season really hasn't produced those big schools of bull reds that I love hooking into. We've caught them here and there but not consistently. In the lagoon, the fishing has been decent. We've been catching some decent speckled trout, black drum, bluefish, and snook along the mangrove shorelines. There are some monster snook under the docks but getting them to eat is a whole other story. Trolling the channels has produced some Spanish macks as well. We haven't done any offshore trips do to the inconsistent weather. I have been seeing other charters with bigger boats going out and doing pretty good on lane snapper, kingfish, and cobia. The bowfishing trips haven't been to busy yet, still trying to get the word out there for us. The tilapia are bedding now and the water is down about 3 feet which makes it a lot easier to find the fish. We're hoping to maybe start doing some largemouth bass fishing trips in the future as well. We're very excited that we have another captain that will be working with us soon. Captain Rob Becerra will be running inshore river trips for us all throughout the Indian River. Captain Rob specializes in big dock snook and tarpon and has been fishing the Indian River since he was a little kid. Tight lines everyone and hope to see y'all on the water with us soon Ringing The Bell
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What anglers said about fishing in Indian River

Be prepared to fish hard and remember you and your captain are at the mercy of the ocean and in the end you can't make them bite ?
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared to fish hard and remember you and your captain are at the mercy of the ocean and in the end you can't make them bite ?
Peter  H.
Peter H. Township Of Kenockee, MI
If it is your first time, hire a guide so you can learn about the water and the fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If it is your first time, hire a guide so you can learn about the water and the fish!
Michele  K.
Michele K. Frederick, Maryland
It was the best time time and I would just recommend taking and reapplying sunscreen.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was the best time time and I would just recommend taking and reapplying sunscreen.
Tania  D.
Tania D. Burlington, WA
Was a little tough fishing because of a cold front, can’t control Mother Nature.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Was a little tough fishing because of a cold front, can’t control Mother Nature.
Dany  S.
Dany S. Douglas, WY
Use Captain Ken! He was great - bring sunscreen for sure and any drinks/snacks of your choice.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Use Captain Ken! He was great - bring sunscreen for sure and any drinks/snacks of your choice.
Danielle  S.
Danielle S. Orlando, Florida
Tell your captain ahead of time what specific fish you would like to try to catch,
Very good
4.0 / 5
Tell your captain ahead of time what specific fish you would like to try to catch,
Steve  M.
Steve M. Ellsworth, WI
Long sleeves, shorts, sun screen, hat, baggies to put your catch in after it has been cleaned, drinks, food, and lots of ice.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Long sleeves, shorts, sun screen, hat, baggies to put your catch in after it has been cleaned, drinks, food, and lots of ice.
John  S.
John S. Apopka, FL
Parking was easy. 2 public bathrooms a short walk down the sidewalk. Otherwise it was nice. Not too big so wasn't really worried about getting lost or overwhelmed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Parking was easy. 2 public bathrooms a short walk down the sidewalk. Otherwise it was nice. Not too big so wasn't really worried about getting lost or overwhelmed
Rob  B.
Rob B. Mukwonago, WI
It is worth doing a guided trip at the start of your time here. Captain Jake knew where the fish were likely to be and what works best to catch them. He let us know where to go during the remainder of our trip for fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It is worth doing a guided trip at the start of your time here. Captain Jake knew where the fish were likely to be and what works best to catch them. He let us know where to go during the remainder of our trip for fishing.
Ted  S.
Ted S. Vesper, WI
We caught a bunch of Spanish Makerel and a few blue fish. The captain knew when and where to catch them and stayed on them when we did.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We caught a bunch of Spanish Makerel and a few blue fish. The captain knew when and where to catch them and stayed on them when we did.
Kevin  L.
Kevin L. Ottawa, ON
Talk to the captain about expectations vs. what he thinks he can get you. They are very helpful and work together with other captains to see where they can go to make sure everyone is having fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Talk to the captain about expectations vs. what he thinks he can get you. They are very helpful and work together with other captains to see where they can go to make sure everyone is having fun.
Joe  F.
Joe F. Mount Laurel Township, NJ
Just have a good time. The Captains will put you on fish. I wanted to catch Mahi Mahi and we did. The captain did a great job.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just have a good time. The Captains will put you on fish. I wanted to catch Mahi Mahi and we did. The captain did a great job.
Brian  R.
Brian R. Fredericksburg, VA
Go with an experienced Captain who has the right equipment and boat and who has fished the waters in Stuart.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Go with an experienced Captain who has the right equipment and boat and who has fished the waters in Stuart.
Frank  L.
Frank L. PRNC FREDERCK, MD
I hear that March is not the best time, but you still caught a lot of fish, just not the big ones unless you go out 150 miles or so.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I hear that March is not the best time, but you still caught a lot of fish, just not the big ones unless you go out 150 miles or so.
Robert  B.
Robert B. CANAVERAL AS, FL
Waters can be a bit choppy. A bit better in April/May. But the fish still bite well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Waters can be a bit choppy. A bit better in April/May. But the fish still bite well.
Greg  M.
Greg M. Midland, MI
I did not attend the trip - it was a surprise Birthday gift for my Brother. He and his friends said they had a great day although the waters were choppy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I did not attend the trip - it was a surprise Birthday gift for my Brother. He and his friends said they had a great day although the waters were choppy.
Michelle  J.
Michelle J. Windermere, Florida
Book Captain Joey, be flexible and listen to what the captains suggest. They know the waters and truly desire for you to enjoy your experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book Captain Joey, be flexible and listen to what the captains suggest. They know the waters and truly desire for you to enjoy your experience.
Joe  D.
Joe D. Roanoke, TX
It’s a great area to fish, you never know what is on the other end of your line.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s a great area to fish, you never know what is on the other end of your line.
Clark  M.
Clark M. Marshall, MN
It was easy to find and park and a lot of stuff to see when you where out fishing like dolphins pelicans cruise ships
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was easy to find and park and a lot of stuff to see when you where out fishing like dolphins pelicans cruise ships
Marc  S.
Marc S. CEDAR E BETHL, MN
It’s best if you can find a calm day, but there are usually options if you can’t.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s best if you can find a calm day, but there are usually options if you can’t.
Adam  F.
Adam F. Carlisle, MN