Redfish
Within the bays and sounds that surround Charlotte harbor, redfish have evolved to become one of the most abundant gamefish on our flats. They grow relatively quick and after the first year they’re over a foot long. They’re primarily a bottom feeder and will readily eat a shrimp pattern but also seem to really like the Puglisi baitfish patterns as well. In addition to being abundant, they’re also a good year round bite. They tolerate the cold and tend to hang out under the mangroves during the heat of Summer. In October, spawning season, the big bull reds come in from offshore and school up on the flats making for some good fly fishing.
Redfish are grouping up
After spending some time on the east side of the harbor, I've been seeing more and more redfish grouping up along several shorelines. As well, many of these redfish have been good sized and look to be upper or over slot fish. Some shorelines have been active on an...
Charlotte Harbor fishing report
Exploring two different habitats. As I've been using my summer offseason to do some exploring around the bays and sounds that make our fishery so special its been interesting comparing the distinct differences between the upper harbor and Pine Island Sound. Both areas...
Charlotte Harbor fishing report
Over the past week, I've been exploring the east side of the upper harbor between Alligator Creek and Pirate Harbor. We have been going through a rainy period as the winds have switched around from the west and are bringing lots of tropical moisture in from the Gulf....