Anybody fish Alligator Harbor?

[Forrest]

Every time I drive past there on 98 there are several people fishing on foot in the Harbor. I saw one of them pull in a nice trout over the 4th. Do any of you have any experience fishing up in the harbor?

[mjsigns]

There may be a few folks who fish there, but it primarily belongs to the "clam farmers" who have lease claims in the harbor. Never fished there myself....

[Forrest]

But north of the boat landing there are 4 or 5 places on 98 where people park and walk down to the water. I know people will fish almost anywhere they can get to water but the volume of fishermen has always made me curious. When I was down a few weeks ago I saw a guy pull a very nice trout out of the water. I would have thought it to be too shallow there most of the time. I think I’ll give it a try next time the sea is too choppy to go to Turkey Point.

[mjsigns]

Although I haven't fished the aligator harbour, I have used my canoe and fished the area a quarter mile west of the marine lab. (just west of where 363 t-bones into Hwy 98) I have had some success, back when live shrimp were available. There was plenty of action, and I only landed 3-4 keeper trout, and several blues, and one pompano. I only saw two other boats all day within 5-600 yards of where I was fishing. The water clarity is nice, but may hace changed since then. It's always worth a shot, and if you have the right bait and the tides and moon on your side, you could do well.

[RedMann]

It's been years since I've fished that area but I used to do pretty well with the redfish there. Just parked and waded out. Might be worth a try. I usually caught them on live pinfish but a gold spoon also worked. Good luck.