From Capt. Charlie @ Fishing Center - Ft Pierce

Fishing north of Fort Pierce on  the grass flats from Harbor Branch to the bridges. Redfish are still in shallow water and willing to hit early in the mornings on either top water or CAL jerk baits. Trout are feeding in two to four feet of water on most of the grass flats now. I have been using CAL jerk baits in the 305 and 308 color with good success. Look for drop offs and sand holes on the flats when fishing.

The river is still flooded with mullet and you can find fish hanging nearby out there. Always fish around the edges of the bait schools when they are around. Try Bait Busters or lures that resemble the mullet for your best chances. Snook fishing has been good around the jetties, bridges and docks around the river. I found them also hanging near the mangroves during the heat of the day.

There are still lots of snapper around structure this month. Live or dead shrimp can help your success on them. Expect more windy days as we continue the transition into winter this month. Cooler nights will begin to bring down the water temperatures gradually and that means lots of other species will head our way. Look for pompano, bluefish and mackerel to move into the river as the water continues to cool down. Have fun out there and enjoy the fishing in October!