Sebastian Inlet Report

01-27-14 MONDAY: BLUES, JACKS, SPANISH MACKEREL, SHEEPSHEAD, POMPANO AND SEA TROUT 

We have a beautiful morning at the inlet, winds are blowing out of the Southwest at 6 mph, gusting to 8 and there is a light to moderate chop on the water. We have mild temperatures forecasted for the week, but we could see some rain. Go prepared if you head to the inlet. 

A variety of fish were landed over the weekend, but none in abundance. Black Drum, good sized Sea Trout, smaller Blues and Flounder, medium and large Sheepshead were landed. They were catching some good sized Pompano from the south beach as well, according to Tommy Turowski at the Inlet Bait and Tackle Shop. 

We received an update from Rich and Trilby Saldana of Melbourne who fished the inlet Thursday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:45. Rich reported not many people were left on the north jetty at that time because it was so cold, but he and Trilby did pretty well. They landed a total of 18 fish including Blues, Jacks and seven 13" - 14" Spanish Mackerel using pilchers and lures. 
Our first photo today is of Jerry and Tina Goerler of Lake Mary. Jerry landed this 28.5" C/R Red off the south jetty using clams. The Red was released unharmed after the photo. 

There are a lot of activities coming up at the Sebastian Inlet State Park. Every Wednesday in January and February, you can take a Ranger guided kayak tour from 1:00 - 3:00. Meet at the Inlet Marina, just north of the inlet. You can bring your own kayak and pay a $3.00 launch fee or rent a single or double at the Marina for $20 for two hours which includes paddles and life vests. This is a weather-dependent event. Call the State Park ahead of time to ensure the activity is happening. On Saturday, Feb. 1st take an adventure to find clues and locations around the Park, Geo Caching using a GPS or Smart Phone. February 4th from 1:00 - 3:00 you can take a surf fishing workshop at the Sebastian Inlet Fishing Museum. Learn the basics of surf fishing, rod and reel selection, standard Pompano rig, choosing bait and more. On Saturday the 8th, take a Ranger guided stroll along side of the Inlet learning the local history and plants, animals and birds that inhabit the area. For more information on Park activities, visit their web site at www.floridastateparks.org/sebastianinlet.