March Madness
With the Mild winter we had this year here in the Northern Gulf of Mexico everything seems to be happening all at once. March fishing can be extremely productive on the fair weather days. April is usually a fantastic time to fish our area. Spring breaks are mostly over so there’s much less pressure on the fish and the warm clear weather attracts bait fish and the sport or eating fish that follow. I used to always choose May as my favorite fishing month to fish, but April has won out the past several years. To help you plan your next fishing adventure, I have included a quick rule of thumb. (Photo: Meghan Pate from Albany GA holds a sheepshead she caught fishing with Capt. Charles Cooper)
March - As the water warms, Spanish Mackerel & Pompano begin to arrive in larger numbers, along with Bluefish. Larger numbers of Jack Crevalle late month. Conditions this month can be less than consistent (beautiful, warm & sunny one day, cold & rainy the next) but the fish are here and our guides can get you to them. Flats & Bay guides are available out of Apalachicola.
April - Everything but Tarpon! The weather is more predictable; the migratory fish are moving in – Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Bluefish, Ladyfish, Jack Crevalle, Cobia & Black Tip Sharks. The Redfish & Trout head for spawning areas or are thickening up in their usual spring locations. Bull Reds move into shallower water. Daytime temperatures in the 70’s to 80. A great time to fish the entire Forgotten Coastline.
May - If you can imagine a species of Northern Gulf Saltwater fish, you can probably catch it here this month. We have seen anglers with 12 species days, much better than a Grand Slam! Temperatures are generally in the 80’s. Lots of Redfish, Lots of Trout, Plenty of Cobia moving in. Lots of everything including Black Drum & Pompano. Also, this is the beginning of the early arrival of Tarpon to throw a fly to in our area. Best to make advance reservations for Flats trips - we do still have trips open for tarpon season. Book Now!
Great news – Federal Red Snapper season is June 1-August 2. Robinson Brothers Guides fish inshore and offshore and we can even book your snorkeling/scalloping trip.
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