Sebastian Inlet Report

It's another pretty morning at the inlet, even though it's a little windy. Winds are blowing out of the East-Southeast at 12 mph and gusting to 15. There is a moderate chop on the water and small craft should exercise caution. Always check the coastal forecast prior to venturing offshore.

Apparently there are some big Goliath Grouper hanging around the north jetty, according to Mike Ricciardi of Vero Beach. Late in the morning yesterday, several anglers hooked up with the giant "hook and line destroyers". Mike played one for 45 minutes before it broke off. Mike reported he was beat after that episode and left the jetty. Mike also reported a lot of seaweed blowing in from the East. That can give anglers false hope when they reel in a big hunk!

Tommy Turowski of the Sebastian Inlet Bait and Tackle Shop reported a good amount of Blues being landed on spoons last night and early this morning. There are a variety of fish around the inlet, but in small numbers. Reds, Flounder, Jacks, Snook, Margate, Spanish Mackerel are all out there but aren't hitting that well.

We received an photo is of from James Holler of Melbourne. James fished the south jetty on Sunday when he landed this huge 35" C/R on the tide change, using a pinfish. James reported that toward the evening, he saw schools of large fish at the mouth of the inlet, chasing baitfish. He spotted a few Spanish Mackerel, there was a 15" Spot Porgy and a few decent Margate landed. Another angler who was casting from the south jetty hooked up with a Cobia, about 38" that broke off during the landing process, bummer!!