Sebastian Inlet Report

02-17-14 MONDAY: SEA TROUT, BLACK DRUM, SHEEPSHEAD, BLUES, SPANISH MACKEREL, BONITO, POMPANO AND A FEW REDS 

OUR WEB CAM IS DOWN. WE ARE INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE AND HOPEFULLY WE WILL HAVE IT UP AND RUNNING SOON.

We have another gorgeous day at the inlet. Winds are blowing out of the North-Northwest at 5 mph and there is a light chop on the water. The water has been very clean. We have several updates for you today from various readers. Victor Gonzalez was at the inlet last week and landed enough Blues for a decent meal but reported some issues going on at the north jetty. Victor witnessed an angler who landed a catch and release Red and when challenged he kicked it off the pier instead of releasing the fish head first. That type of behavior cannot and should not be tolerated. We have precious resources that must be protected. If you see somebody who is in violation, don't hesitate to report them to the FWC. FWC can be contacted at 1-888-404-3922 or from your cell phone call *FWC or #FWC, depending on your cell provider. Victor also reported anglers setting up poles and leaving them to fish another area. Anglers should always be physically present at the terminus of the fishing gear, according to Florida Administrative Code 68B-4.0086. 

Rich Blum of Vero Beach fished Friday morning and reported a chilly 48 degrees and a slow bite until the tide change around 10:30. For about one hour the Black Drum bite turned on and 9 nice Drum came over the rails. Rich landed a 24" and a 20", but he left when the bite slowed. 
Tommy Turowski at the Sebastian Inlet Bait and Tackle Shop reported Sunday afternoon the Bonito, Blues and Spanish Mackerel turned on for those using lures. A lot of Sheepshead came over the rails this past weekend. The Black Drum back was fair but a 17 lb. Black Drum was landed along with a 9 lb. Sea Trout!