Local fishermen are saying there are lots of small redfish and sea trout showing up and likely we’ll have strong fall for inshore fishing.
There are many small sea trout around 13 inches and some are close to 14 inches. These fish look fat and healthy. Schools of sea trout this time can be mixed. It’s possible to catch small, medium and large sea trout off of the same drop. Most fishermen are using live shrimp when fishing for sea trout but switching to soft plastics or finger mullet could be a trick to pull some larger fish. Most of the sea trout action is toward the beachfronts.
We’re also seeing lots of small redfish around 13 inches in size. The schools look thick. Again another good sign for the coming fall. The schools of small redfish are in creeks and rivers and well spread out. The whiting bite has slowed but an abundance of sharks in the sounds. Fishermen can still be seen daily fishing for whiting but the whiting bite has slowed.
There have been several tarpon caught along the outer sandbars and sloughs. We’re haven’t seen the large number but the size of the fish has made up for the fewer number.
For the last several years fishermen are saying flounder numbers are better than can be remembered. This year is no exception. Those specifically targeting flounder have reported double digit catches. After one recent fishing trip my wife slipped out for a couple of hours and caught eight.
In Savannah tides are of major importance. Fishing around the new and full is usually more difficult time to fish. That said, if fishermen wait for ideal conditions you’ll likely won’t do much fishing. A recent summer time cold front meant much more pleasant conditions to fish. In the summer its best to start early before things heat or fish late. Its been said during the summer if you haven’t caught your sea trout before mid day you likely missed the bite for that day. Sea trout like current and clean water. If you’re fishing dirty water you’ll likely have a hard time catching sea trout. Also remember cast in or out. In other most fishermen will cast close to the bank. Sea trout could be anywhere. Casting all around the boat is sometimes a way to find them.
I hope this is of interest and help. Hope to see you on the water.
This is Capt. Jack McGowan saying FishOn!
Fish On!
Capt. Jack McGowan
Coastal River Charters
