Today, we stand at water temps ranging from 73 near the passes and gulf, to 77 in the shallow bays. Redfish are the most cooperative, with some Snook hitting but infrequently.
The First school of tarpon were spotted this afternoon rolling into Redfish Pass according the the fine folks at Yolo Watersports. If you ever need to rent a ski or parasail, these Folks at Yolo (You Only Live Once) Water Sports on Captiva are as good as they come. Years of experience and top flight equipment.
We are at on the cusp of the winter to spring season with Spanish and Kings off shore hitting. Sharks and tarpon are part of the same system.
Reality is, as much as we like to 'rush' the season, our sub tropical species like snook and tarpon prefer water pushing 80 degrees and higher. Trout are hitting well and getting larger all the time. The last Trout i cleaned had immature egg sacks, so, its still early.
I love this time of the year, as the some of best days all year are to be had in the next couple of weeks.
Capt. Paul
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Breaking News: New Walleye Shatters State Record
I know its not flyfishing on sanibel and captiva, but still very newsworthy!
Capt. Paul
In a post early this morning by Lake Champlain International, Inc. it appears that a new Vermont state record walleye was caught late last night while ice fishing on northern Lake Champlain.
The 34-inch fish was reported to weigh 14.5 pounds. If certified at this weight, it will shatter the previous state record walleye by over a pound.
For a picture of the fish, visit http://www.facebook.com/LakeChamplain
At this time details of the catch are still unfolding. Look for more information and the complete story in a future issue of Outdoors Magazine.
Outdoors Magazine has been a constant supporter of the conservation efforts of Lake Champlain International, Inc. While this fish is outstanding, in many ways it is just another testimonial to the incredible comeback of the Lake Champlain fishery!
Capt. Paul
In a post early this morning by Lake Champlain International, Inc. it appears that a new Vermont state record walleye was caught late last night while ice fishing on northern Lake Champlain.
The 34-inch fish was reported to weigh 14.5 pounds. If certified at this weight, it will shatter the previous state record walleye by over a pound.
For a picture of the fish, visit http://www.facebook.com/LakeChamplain
At this time details of the catch are still unfolding. Look for more information and the complete story in a future issue of Outdoors Magazine.
Outdoors Magazine has been a constant supporter of the conservation efforts of Lake Champlain International, Inc. While this fish is outstanding, in many ways it is just another testimonial to the incredible comeback of the Lake Champlain fishery!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
FWC News - FWC responds to widespread cold-weather saltwater fish kills
FWC News - FWC responds to widespread cold-weather saltwater fish kills: "FWC responds to widespread cold-weather saltwater fish kills
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued executive orders to protect Florida's snook, bonefish and tarpon fisheries from further harm caused by the recent prolonged cold weather in the state, which has caused widespread saltwater fish kills. The FWC has received numerous reports from the public and is taking action to address the conservation needs of affected marine fisheries. The orders also will allow people to legally dispose of dead fish in the water and on the shore.
One of the executive orders temporarily extends closed fishing seasons for snook statewide until September. It also establishes temporary statewide closed seasons for bonefish and tarpon until April because of the prolonged natural cold weather event that caused significant, widespread mortality of saltwater fish in Florida. The other order temporarily suspends certain saltwater fishing regulations to allow people to collect and dispose of dead fish killed by the cold weather."
"A proactive, precautionary approach is warranted to preserve our valuable snook, bonefish and tarpon resources, which are among Florida's premier game fish species," said FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto. "Extending the snook closed season and temporarily closing bonefish and tarpon fishing will protect surviving snook that spawn in the spring and will give our research scientists time to evaluate the extent of damage that was done to snook, bonefish and tarpon stocks during the unusual cold-weather period we recently experienced in Florida."
Snook season currently is closed in Florida under regular FWC rules, and there are also regular closed snook seasons that occur in the summer. However, the FWC executive order extends the statewide snook closed seasons continuously through Aug. 31 and provides that no person may harvest or possess snook in state and federal waters off Florida during this period unless the fishery is opened sooner or the closure is extended by subsequent order.
The order also establishes a temporary prohibition on the harvest and possession of bonefish and tarpon from state and federal waters off Florida through March 31, unless these fisheries are opened sooner or the closures are extended by subsequent order. The FWC executive order for the snook, bonefish and tarpon closed seasons takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 16.
The other FWC executive order temporarily removes specific harvest regulations for all dead saltwater fish of any species that have died as a result of prolonged exposure to cold weather in Florida waters. It also modifies general methods of taking dead saltwater fish from Florida's shoreline and from the water to allow the collection of saltwater fish by hand, cast net, dip net or seine.
All people taking dead saltwater fish under the provisions of this order may not sell, trade or consume such fish, and the dead fish must immediately be disposed of in compliance with local safety, health and sanitation requirements for such disposal.
In addition, all people taking dead fish under the provisions of this order are not required to possess a saltwater fishing license, and all fish taken under the provisions of this executive order shall be those that have died as a result of prolonged exposure to cold weather.
This FWC executive order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 16 and will expire at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 1, unless it is repealed sooner or extended by subsequent order.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has issued executive orders to protect Florida's snook, bonefish and tarpon fisheries from further harm caused by the recent prolonged cold weather in the state, which has caused widespread saltwater fish kills. The FWC has received numerous reports from the public and is taking action to address the conservation needs of affected marine fisheries. The orders also will allow people to legally dispose of dead fish in the water and on the shore.
One of the executive orders temporarily extends closed fishing seasons for snook statewide until September. It also establishes temporary statewide closed seasons for bonefish and tarpon until April because of the prolonged natural cold weather event that caused significant, widespread mortality of saltwater fish in Florida. The other order temporarily suspends certain saltwater fishing regulations to allow people to collect and dispose of dead fish killed by the cold weather."
"A proactive, precautionary approach is warranted to preserve our valuable snook, bonefish and tarpon resources, which are among Florida's premier game fish species," said FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto. "Extending the snook closed season and temporarily closing bonefish and tarpon fishing will protect surviving snook that spawn in the spring and will give our research scientists time to evaluate the extent of damage that was done to snook, bonefish and tarpon stocks during the unusual cold-weather period we recently experienced in Florida."
Snook season currently is closed in Florida under regular FWC rules, and there are also regular closed snook seasons that occur in the summer. However, the FWC executive order extends the statewide snook closed seasons continuously through Aug. 31 and provides that no person may harvest or possess snook in state and federal waters off Florida during this period unless the fishery is opened sooner or the closure is extended by subsequent order.
The order also establishes a temporary prohibition on the harvest and possession of bonefish and tarpon from state and federal waters off Florida through March 31, unless these fisheries are opened sooner or the closures are extended by subsequent order. The FWC executive order for the snook, bonefish and tarpon closed seasons takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 16.
The other FWC executive order temporarily removes specific harvest regulations for all dead saltwater fish of any species that have died as a result of prolonged exposure to cold weather in Florida waters. It also modifies general methods of taking dead saltwater fish from Florida's shoreline and from the water to allow the collection of saltwater fish by hand, cast net, dip net or seine.
All people taking dead saltwater fish under the provisions of this order may not sell, trade or consume such fish, and the dead fish must immediately be disposed of in compliance with local safety, health and sanitation requirements for such disposal.
In addition, all people taking dead fish under the provisions of this order are not required to possess a saltwater fishing license, and all fish taken under the provisions of this executive order shall be those that have died as a result of prolonged exposure to cold weather.
This FWC executive order takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 16 and will expire at 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 1, unless it is repealed sooner or extended by subsequent order.
Florida temporarily bans catching of certain fish | news-press.com | The News-Press
Florida temporarily bans catching of certain fish | news-press.com | The News-Press: "Florida temporarily bans catching of certain fish
9:02 P.M. — TALLAHASSEE — The state has temporarily banned the catching of certain saltwater fish because the recent cold snap killed too many of them.
The state canceled the upcoming snook season and banned the catching of bonefish and tarpon until April.
The cold snap killed thousands of fish.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto called the ban “a proactive, precautionary approach.” He said it is warranted to preserve the state’s population of snook, bonefish and tarpon, which are among Florida’s most popular game fish species."
9:02 P.M. — TALLAHASSEE — The state has temporarily banned the catching of certain saltwater fish because the recent cold snap killed too many of them.
The state canceled the upcoming snook season and banned the catching of bonefish and tarpon until April.
The cold snap killed thousands of fish.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Chairman Rodney Barreto called the ban “a proactive, precautionary approach.” He said it is warranted to preserve the state’s population of snook, bonefish and tarpon, which are among Florida’s most popular game fish species."
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Mote Marine Seeks Help to rescue Sea Turtles
The unprecedented cold snap that hit florida recently and lowered water temperatures in the 40's has taken a big toll on fish and other sealife.
Mote Marine Laboratory has put out the call for items to use to revive and release hundreds of sea turtles that were rescued after being "cold stunned".
Here is the list of items needed:
Mote Marine Laboratory has put out the call for items to use to revive and release hundreds of sea turtles that were rescued after being "cold stunned".
Here is the list of items needed:
- Kiddie pools, or containers that are similarly sized and can hold water such as cattle waterers
- Closed-cell foam padding (this is a high priority item and is usually available from boat fabricators)
- Spray bottles
- Clean towels and blankets in good condition
- Tarps
- Spring clamps (either all metal or plastic)
- Latex gloves
- Monetary donations to pay for food, medical supplies and satellite tags.
Monday, January 11, 2010
a - The Snook Foundation
a - The Snook Foundation: "Cold Killing Snook and other fish, Do Not Disturb"
Latest Reports
Latest Reports
Recent Reports coming in from around the state:
January 10, 2009 Ron Paradise I live in Oak Hill, FL on the east coast. Went out today and saw numerous dead snook. I did see some snook that were alive but they did not look very healthy. The water temps were 45 to 43 degrees.
January 10, 2009, Jim Dourney II was out today documenting the effects of the cold on the Indian River Lagoon for use on snookguy.com. I visited well known areas and saw in the neighborhood of 100-200 dead fish. Several of which had been filleted (not cool). The fish ranged from fingerlings to a few over 36". I also have received reports of hundreds of dead and dying snook in the Moorings area of Indian River County. In addition to snook, I saw dead fish of just about every species of the lagoon. It was extremely depressing and alarming.
Cold is killing snook, snapper, seatrout...north of Tampa Bay, waters in Waccasassa Bay were 43 degrees and snapper were expired along with so many other fish.
Mote Marine reports Sea Turtles, birds and other sea life are feeling it on the East and West Coasts of Florida. We'll have reports next week on the numbers here and in Texas. You can do a service by reporting and information is welcome.
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Cold Sanibel & Captiva Water temps stress fish populations
The next week of cold temperature will result in highly stressed conditions for the area's subtropical species of Snook,Pompano, Permit and others.
Snook begin showing signs of stress when the thermometer dips below 60 water temps especially for an extended period of time.
We are started this cold snap with water temps already at 62-63 degrees, and temps are now hovering at about 59 with nighttime temps expected to reach as low as 38-39 degrees air temps on the islands. We could see water temps over the next week in the lower 50's.
Starting with the last cold front last week, we had transitioned from the last of the fall/early winter season to full bore winter fishing in southwest florida. Best prospects will be sheepshead, redfish and trout. Shrimp will produce best during cold water conditions, as well as cut ladyfish. Fish will not want to chase down frisky baits. Work baits much more slowly than in the the spring, summer. Grouper should stay active but check the current laws in effect for the gulf grouper fishery.
Look for fish in over dark bottom, sheltered creeks and canals and in shallower bays during the afternoons. A temperature gauge is essential equipment for boaters. A 1-2 degree temperature difference can yield large differences in catches. I have witnessed and enjoyed phenomenol fishing with up to 5 degree's temp difference simply by changing area's.
Snook begin showing signs of stress when the thermometer dips below 60 water temps especially for an extended period of time.
We are started this cold snap with water temps already at 62-63 degrees, and temps are now hovering at about 59 with nighttime temps expected to reach as low as 38-39 degrees air temps on the islands. We could see water temps over the next week in the lower 50's.
Starting with the last cold front last week, we had transitioned from the last of the fall/early winter season to full bore winter fishing in southwest florida. Best prospects will be sheepshead, redfish and trout. Shrimp will produce best during cold water conditions, as well as cut ladyfish. Fish will not want to chase down frisky baits. Work baits much more slowly than in the the spring, summer. Grouper should stay active but check the current laws in effect for the gulf grouper fishery.
Look for fish in over dark bottom, sheltered creeks and canals and in shallower bays during the afternoons. A temperature gauge is essential equipment for boaters. A 1-2 degree temperature difference can yield large differences in catches. I have witnessed and enjoyed phenomenol fishing with up to 5 degree's temp difference simply by changing area's.
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