Palm Beach Report

INSHORE

   There are plenty of whiting and croaker in the surf along the Treasure Coast, and there is a good snook bite throughout the day. Good numbers of tarpon have been spotted rolling through the area as well.

   In the Indian River, the trout and redfish bite is excellent from County Line Road and to the north. There’s a lot of bait in the river, and the fish are very active.

   Black drum, sheepshead and snook are all being snagged around the bridges.

   Beach fishing in Jupiter has produced bluefish, Spanish mackerel and some pompano. There are also big jacks (up to 20 pounds) running the beaches, chasing bait schools.

   Snook are starting to show up in decent numbers in the Jupiter Inlet. There has also been a good snook bite in the Loxahatchee River. The best time to fish for them is early morning or late afternoon.

   Anglers fishing in the surf along Palm Beach are catching jacks. A few snook and tarpon have also been spotted, and they should be appearing in bigger numbers in the next few weeks, as June, July and August are the best months for catching them along the beach.

   Permit have been spotted north of the jetty at Boynton Beach Inlet, and there is a lot of bait just south of the inlet. The beach fishing has been pretty slow, but there are some jacks being caught.

   Big jacks and snook are chewing in the Intracoastal in central and southern Palm Beach County.

 FRESHWATER

   It is definitely warming up on Lake Okeechobee, but the bass are still biting. Whether using live shiners or artificial lures, the outside edge or grass line is still the best place to fish. The key is finding clean water.

   Some of the best spots this past week have been from Kramer’s Island to Turner’s Cove. East Wall, Coot’s Bay and Ritta Island have also been productive.

   Those looking for bluegill are still having some success. Anglers are catching them on the beds using crickets and Beetle Spins. Grass shrimp are also working well.

 courtesy of Palm Beach Post