From Capt. Charlie @ Fishing Center - Ft Pierce

Mornings have been wonderful out on the water lately. Afternoons....well, that's another thing entirely. Afternoon thunderstorms have been a daily routine and that is your typical summertime weather pattern this time of year. Getting on the water early means you have the morning to enjoy the fishing and you can get back to the dock before the storms arrive. There have been some violent storms recently so plan your trips wisely and stay safe out there.

The trout bite has picked up on the grass flats for us this week. Fishing on grass flats in three to five feet of water has worked best for us. You can find some shallow at first light on top water lures and move to the deeper flats as the sun rises. DOA shrimp, Deadly Combos and live bait will all get you some trout bites. Our redfish bite was a little slower this past week. We are still finding them hanging under mangroves around the river. The snook bite around the jetties has been a steady bite for anglers fishing at night. You can find lots of jacks and ladyfish throughout the river to keep the kids busy. June offers lots of fishing opportunities around the area.