From Capt Joe Ward @ Bait Shack - FT Pierce

INSHORE - The inshore fishing has been improving as the water starts to clear up in some locations. The snook bite in the Ft. Pierce Inlet has been good when using live shrimp and finger mullet. Only a few slot fish have been reported. At the South Jetty the tarpon action has been red hot. There has also been Spanish mackerel, jacks and a few blues working the bait pods along the beaches. The snapper bite has also been good around the area's bridges as well as along the channel edges both to the north and south of both bridges. Try a live shrimp or a small white bait for the best results. The trout and redfish bite have slowed down some but a places like Bear Point and the Midway Road area to the south and to the north try Jack Island and also Round Island. The north area has been giving up a few nice size fish on the high tide when using live baits like pilchards, greenies or a large live shrimp. Try free lining any of the three baits in 3 to 5 feet of water up around the grassy and sand pockets areas.