Sebastian Inlet Report

11-08-11 TUESDAY: SNOOK, BLACK DRUM, MARGATE, BLUES AND FLOUNDER It's windy and rough out on the jetties this morning. Winds are blowing out of the East at 14 mph and the water is choppy. There is a small craft advisory in effect through Wednesday afternoon; boaters should exercise caution. There have been quite a few boating accidents in the past few weeks. Please heed the coastal forecasts. Even an experienced boater can find themselves in trouble at the inlet with the strong currents, particularly at this time of the year when the tides are extreme and waters are rough. Please check your fishing licenses prior to heading to the inlet. You will need a valid fishing license and if you plan on Snook fishing, you will need a Snook stamp on your license if you plan to keep one in the slot of 28" - 32". FWCC rules and regulations are on the top of this page, please read them. Take a tape measure with you and know your species! FWC is patrolling (as they should be)and some anglers are receiving heavy fines because they do not know what they are catching, the bag limits or size restrictions. Take the time to educate yourself on the rules and regs and on proper etiquette, also listed at the top of this page. These few steps can save you a lot of trouble. Yesterday the Snook bite was very good.Reports of landed quite a few that were in the slot Some of you have been looking forward to some nice Flounder photos, as we have been getting reports of them, but no pictures.The above photo should get you pretty excited, as a real beauty was landed Friday by "Auzzie Dink". This beautiful Flounder was landed on live mullet. Way to go, great catch!