Anglers have been telling Sebastian Daily that mangrove snappers and snook (which are catch-and-release only) are being caught a lot at Sebastian Inlet. The nighttime high tides have been very active compared to last week.
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You can often find snappers near the North and South Jetties, as well as the pilings to the nearby docks. These fish aren’t fussy; they’re happy with either live or dead bait. Some anglers are using greenies and shrimp.
Other anglers have reported catching sheepshead around the pilings of the North Jetty. Snook are usually spotted during the outgoing tide at the end of the pier and the South Jetty. But if the mangrove snapper is what you’re looking for, people are having better luck at the South Jetty.
Jack crevalles are still around the docks leading to the Indian River Lagoon.
Captain Mark Martin Retired
Last week, retired Captain Mark Martin went fishing with a friend last week at the Sebastian Inlet and the spoil island.
“Ervin and I caught a nice mix bag of mangrove snapper, jacks, snook, and a redfish behind the inlet and around spoil islands. Using shrimp and paddle tails,” he told Sebastian Daily.
Martin added that while the fishers may get hot due to the high temperatures, the “fishing is even hotter.”
Fishing Weather
Expect afternoon thunderstorms every day. There’s been a lot of lightning at the inlet, so be safe and wait for the storms to pass. The National Weather Service has warned that it could feel as hot as 105 or 106 degrees, so remember to drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
The weather will be about 95 degrees from now through the weekend, cooling down to about 76 degrees at night. The wind will be blowing at a speed of 5 to 10 mph.
For those going out on boats, expect waves of 2-3 feet all week, with a light chop in the Intracoastal Waterway. But overall, the waters should be relatively calm.
Mangrove Snapper
If you’re looking to catch a mangrove snapper, consider using a small hook, such as a #2 J hook or a 1/0 circle hook. A small piece of shrimp can work well as bait. Additionally, it’s best to use a light fluorocarbon leader between 8 to 10 pounds.
A lot of snappers are near the rocks and jetties of the Sebastian Inlet. These locations are filled with small shellfish and baitfish, which are a favorite food of the snappers.
Fishing Report
Keeping up-to-date with the latest fishing trends and patterns is essential, and that’s why we have our Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report to provide a weekly brief summary of the current fishing conditions.