Palm Beach Fishing Report

INSHORE
     There are big numbers of Spanish mackerel along the beaches of the Treasure Coast. They are there first thing in the morning, and then they move out and give way to bluefish, whiting and croaker. These fish seem to be biting throughout the day, along with some small pompano.
     Spanish mackerel are also biting in the Indian River, as are snook. For bigger snook, fish the bridges. small snook are also being reported on the west side. Plugs seem to be the most effective bait at this point.

Redfish, trout and flounder are all being caught on the east side of the river.

     Jacks, bluefish, Spanish mackerel and some pompano are being caught along Jupiter, and some nice snook are still biting at the Jupiter Inlet.
     Jacks, ladyfish, mangrove snapper and sheepshead are holding around bridges and other structure in the Loxahatchee River and Intracoastal Waterway near Jupiter. As usual, snook are being caught around bridges and dock lights at night.
     Jacks and some Spanish mackerel have been spotted in the surf along Palm Beach, and a few ladyfish were also caught.
     The best action in the Intracoastal in central and southern Palm Beach County remains snook around bridges and docks after sunset.
     Sheepshead, jacks, tarpon, snook and pompano have all been caught in the Intracoastal around the Lantana bridge.
     Some nice snook were caught off the Spanish River Boulevard beach in Boca Raton in the early-morning hours  this week.

FRESHWATER
     The slightly cooler weather has heated up the bass bite on Lake Okeechobee. The best action is still early in the morning, especially before sunrise, but fish are definitely being caught throughout the day. The catches are getting larger as well, both the number and sizes - with several bass over 5 pounds being reported this week.
     The entire lake is fishable, and bass are being caught just about everywhere but, if the wind will allow, your best bet is fishing the outside edges and back in the grass.
     Live shiners and artificial lures are both working extremely well.