…the boys are back in town ..the boys are back in town. I mean spring is back!
It’s not raining everyday… but when it does, it’s a lot. The wind on the other hand.. here to stay. Water temperatures are reaching that seventy degree mark, though visibility leaves more to be desired; though it has caused the water to warm up quicker. There are pockets of clarity away from the tannic fresh water dumping from the rivers. It’s a love hate relationship with the tannins; but they do stain our fish on the big bend a beautiful gold/copper.
Wind has been a non stop factor of late. Usually the spring winds have been reserved for February going into March. But Mother Nature has her own way of doing things. My best advice is to learn to embrace the suck and accept the chop. Try using the wind to your advantage, keeping it at your back.
Redfish bite has been decent, not on fire but consistent. Some decent fish are getting tricked and released. Soon these fish with start to find their shallow back country slews and creeks for the warm season.
Trout are fattening up for their Spring spawn with the full moon approaching. Over slot trout are being caught full of roe, “the future of their species”. Reminder in showing stewardship with the proper handling/releasing of these great fish. (Making sure hands are wet if you’re having to make physical contact with trout, goes a long way with their recovery from the “yeets” and “heck yeahs” during picture time.)
Flounder are being caught more regularly with water temps warming flounder will show up around oyster bars and sandy ledges where water flow is prevent. Slow your bait down and be attentive for that light tap that is the flounder bite.
Sheepshead are around and close to ending their spawn season as well.
Wishing everyone a safe time on the water and the best of luck.
-Capt. Redbeard
April Fishing Report
Moderators: bman, Chalk, Tom Keels
April Fishing Report
..forgot to mention.
With the warm waters look for your schooling blue fish and spanish.
Trips and brown bombers should also be making there way back to our area in the coming days.
With the warm waters look for your schooling blue fish and spanish.
Trips and brown bombers should also be making there way back to our area in the coming days.
Last edited by Red Beard on April 17th, 2024, 9:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: April Fishing Report
Great report! Water temp in Big Pass this past weekend was 72, but only catfish wanted to get on the hook. Water looked the color of southern sweat tea.
Re: April Fishing Report
Water temp today was 76 on the flats. Heated up quickropeman wrote:Great report! Water temp in Big Pass this past weekend was 72, but only catfish wanted to get on the hook. Water looked the color of southern sweat tea.
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