INSHORE- The snook bite remains decent inshore, especially for those with a lot of time to dedicate to it. During the day the snook will remain locked under boat docks and cruising seawalls in the Loxahatchee River and ICW. A live mullet will be the top bait choice for the bigger snook during the day. Rumor has it a few smaller baits (primarily pilchards) are showing up inshore. The pilchards will also get a lot of bites; with a lot of the fish being on the smaller side. At night docklights and bridges will be the best bet for the snook. Around dockligts look for live shrimp, shrimp style lures, and smaller jigs and swimming plugs being a good choice. Docklight fish are primarily eating small shrimp and glass minnows so keep the lures on the smaller side for the most bites. Around the bridges the snook are biting jigs and swimbaits pretty good. A handful of jacks around inshore, along with occasional tarpon as well.
SURF/PIER- Pompano reports remain fair to good depending on the day and spot: But, it sounds like the pomps are still stacked up pretty good down south, so the biggest push of fish is still to come. North winds this weekend will likely hold them up a little longer, but don't be surprised to see a decent amount of fish around. Early morning and late afternoon have been producing best on the beach, with the usual assortment of baits (FishBtes, sand fleas, clams, and fresh shrimp) all accounting for some catches. The same baits have been producing a few pomps on the Juno Beach pier, but the bite does seem to be a bit better from the beach. A handful of pomps coming over the rail on Doc's Goofy Jigs as well. Still a few late season bluefish around, but they are starting to push back north pretty quick now. A little early season bait (sardines and cigar minnows primarily) showing up around the pier will keep those bluefish around a bit longer. A few smaller snook starting to show up around the Juno Beach Pier, though the cooler water does not have them biting fast and furious yet. It's a slow bite on the snook, so be prepared to fish slow and patient. With a little bait showing up around the Juno Beach Pier, it's about time to see a few kingfish come cruising through. A long casting swimming plug (Rapala X-Rap, Yo-Zurl Mag Speed, or Yo-Zuri LC Minnow) is the best way to target the kingfish.
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