Local anglers are reporting successful catches of snook and pompano in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon, St. Sebastian River, and Sebastian Inlet. Their preferred baits are pinfish and live shrimp.
Got a catch to share? We’re eager to spotlight it! Share details about your bounty, including your name, hometown, type of fish, bait used, location, and pictures at info@sebastiandaily.com.
Pompano, known for migrating with cold fronts, have been spotted in the lagoon and beaches. Part of the jack family, they display a colorful blend of blue, green, and yellow on their dorsal areas and a mix of silver and yellow on their bodies and fins. This species, sought after for both sport and commercial fishing, usually weighs under three pounds and measures less than 17 inches, although some can weigh up to 8-9 pounds and reach 26 inches.
Snook, on the other hand, are predators that face moving water to ambush prey. They are known for their spectacular jumps and long runs. Anglers target them using live pinfish, small mullet, shrimp, or sardines, either free-lined or with a fish finder rig. They also respond well to various lures, depending on water conditions.
Logan Bergamo
Logan Bergamo, a regular at Sebastian Inlet since he was 14, has been successfully catching snook using pinfish.
“They were very picky on the outgoing tide, so we had about a 30-minute window to where they were eating,” Bergamo told Sebastian Daily.
Fishing Weather Outlook
The fishing weather outlook in Sebastian is promising, with temperatures forecasted to be around 80 degrees during the day and 65 at night. The weekend is expected to be slightly warmer, with a slight chance of rain.
Boating conditions are favorable, with 2 to 3 feet seas, a light chop on the Intracoastal waterway, and winds from the east at 10 to 15 knots.