Palm Beach Report

INSHORE

There are plenty of bluefish, jacks and Spanish mackerel along the beaches of the Treasure Coast. The good news is, the bite seems to be lasting throughout the day.

In the Indian River, trout and redfish are being caught, but you’ll want to fish in deeper water (3-4 feet). The bridges will keep you busy as well — black drum, sheepshead, jacks, Spanish mackerel, bluefish and plenty of snook are all in the mix.

Spanish mackerel and bluefish are thick on the beaches in Jupiter, too, and there are some pompano around. When the wind picks up and the conditions get rough, head over to the Juno Beach Pier.

The fish are around all day, but avoid low tide if possible. The first three hours of the incoming or outgoing tide are the best times, and look for clean water.

The key to catching fish in the Intracoastal Waterway this week has been working the bridges and channel markers. These areas are holding ladyfish, pompano and snook. There are also a few redfish and trout around.

Those targeting Spanish mackerel and bluefish are having success in the surf off Palm Beach. There are big numbers of jacks there as well. They’re also thick in the Lake Worth/Palm Beach Inlet.

The reports from the southern end of the county have been thin this week, but you can always target bridges and dock lights in the Intracoastal at night. There are snook and jacks around, along with some small snapper.

          photo courtesy of Rod"Gatorbait" Salser

FRESHWATER

If you’re bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee, keep working those outside edges and get back in the grass — if and when the wind will allow. There are fish being hooked throughout the lake, but for the best and most consistent action, those are the spots you want to be.

The bite lasts all day, and good numbers of fish are being reported. Several large bass (over 7 pounds) have been caught as well.

Artificial lures are working well, but live shiners are definitely the bait of choice at this time.