Sebastian Inlet Report

06-18-13 TUESDAY: SPANISH MACKEREL, REDS, FLOUNDER AND C/R SNOOK 


What a gorgeous morning we have at the inlet. Winds are blowing out of the Southwest at 8 mph and there is a light chop on the water. There is a small swell that is rideable for the surfers this morning. As always, use caution when casting into the surfing area when surfers are present.
We received an update from Mike Ricciardi of Vero Beach who fished the north jetty yesterday. Mike reported it was all about Spanish Mackerel yesterday. The Mackerel were attacking schools of greenies and those who were free-lining them did quite well. A few using greenies under bobbers made out as well. Mike landed 8, Diane Buyce of Melbourne landed 11, and a few of the inlet regulars were on their way to limiting out at 15. A couple of oversized Reds and one oversized Snook came over the rails along with a couple of Flounder. 

Our first photo features Dan Verillo of Sebastian with a C/R Snook that was returned safely to the water after the photo. Dan was using greenies trying for Mackerel and ended up with the Snook. 
Photo two features Mike Ricciardi with a couple of the big Macks he landed yesterday and a Flounder. 

SISP Ranger Ed Perry reported that Saturday night was a great night for Sea Turtle nesting. Ed patrolled the beach Sunday morning for the nest survey and sent in some photos. A total of 34 crawls above the high tide mark represented 10 Loggerhead nests, 8 Green Turtle nests and 1 Leatherback nest, the rest were false crawls. Sunday morning Ed observed a Leatherback nest, a Green Turtle nest and a Loggerhead nest within a few feet of each other! 
If you are interested in taking a SISP Ranger guided turtle tour, contact the State Park at 772-388-2750. You must be prepared to walk up to 3 miles on the beach. Space is limited.