Top of the harbor mix

Top of the harbor mix

In late summer and fall, Black drum and small tarpon continue to hold in the brackish water at the mouth of the Peace River where it meets Charlotte Harbor.  Now, as with the last six weeks, it’s best to get out before first light. In particular, the tarpon drop down...
September 2021

September 2021

With the heat still ever present, I’ll continue woking early and concentrate on outside shorelines that run adjacent to open water bar systems. In particular, shorelines that adjoin creek mouths and deeper cuts are my favorites. This type of habitat can hold snook,...
August 2021

August 2021

As we approach the height of summer, it might seem that while enduring the heat, humidity, and thunderstorms our options are limited.  However, there are some unique opportunities if you’re ready to get up early and be on the water before sunrise. The flat calm...
July 2021

July 2021

I like to fish early this time of the year. The cooler morning water temperatures provide the best opportunity to hunt snook and redfish just outside the confines of mangrove cover where they’ll spend most of the day as soon as everything heats up. Some days, the...
June 2021

June 2021

Essentially, this is an extension of last month and I’ll continue to work the same type pattern.  The inshore bite around outer shorelines and adjacent bar systems is good. However, for many, tarpon are the main emphasis. Fish migrating north out of the keys and...
May 2021

May 2021

This has always been one of my favorite months as opportunities really open up.  Moreover, the wind lies down somewhat allowing the range necessary to take advantage of an expanded fishery. It’s time to make my way out of the backcountry towards the harbor, beach and...