Sebastian Inlet Report

11-04-11 FRIDAY: GOOD FISHING! It's a real nice morning at the inlet. There's a mix of sun and clouds and we have a chance of rain today and over the weekend. This morning winds are blowing out of the West-Southwest at 10 mph. The water has calmed down but a chop remains, particularly on the inlet side. There is a small craft advisory in effect for the entire weekend. Boaters are urged to use caution and if you are unfamiliar with the inlet to stay inshore on the flats, fishing is great there too! The inlet can be treacherous, even for experienced boaters. We've had another good week of fishing at the inlet. Fall brings us some of our best fishing of the year. It also brings us winds, extreme tides and rough waters, but the fish bite in those types of conditions, so if you are an avid angler, this is the time to be at the inlet. Lots of baitfish are in the water attracting migrating species and deep water fish that are chasing bait into the inlet. We've yet to see a real strong Flounder run but reports of them have been drizzling in, so it won't be long until we see a lot of them running in and out of the inlet. Be sure to take your cameras and take your photos on site. If you are unfamiliar with any fishing regulations, the FWC guidelines can be found at the top right corner of this page. Print it out and take it with you, along with a tape measure. Fishing etiquette is also listed there; it is good to read over these suggested guidelines before venturing out onto the jetties if you are a novice angler. Monster Reds were coming over the rails of the north jetty and everybody had a great time landing them. All the Reds were released unharmed after the photos. Black Drum also caught using live shrimp. Also a few Sheep Heads and Jack.