Florida Keys Backcountry Fishing Report July 5-11 2012

Posted on 7/06/2012

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Florida Keys backcountry fishing report July 5-11
What a great holyday week we had here in the Florida Keys, Cheeseburgers, Hot dogs, family and friends topped with some amazing fishing made up for a great celebration of our Independence. The great weather conditions have made for great sight fishing in the Everglades National Park and it should remain the same for this coming weekend. Redfish, Tarpon and Snook are all there to be had, sight fishing the Island flats and shorelines have been all very productive. Look for the areas around Flamingo to have a great bite of Snook and Redfish with some Tarpon mixed in as well. Berkley Gulp Alive baits fished wheedles or on Jigs have been getting there fare share of bites. Pinfish or Pilchards fished on the deeper channels and around Island moats have been getting eaten by Reds, Snook and Tarpon. Head over to the East Cape Sable and Middle Cape areas for great Snook action with Redfish and Tarpon as well. Dead baits or live Ladyfish in the same areas will get you in a fight with Sharks and Tarpon. The Trout bite in the northern parts of the Park remains solid, find the Mullet mud’s for greater success, if you aren’t catching them move around and soon enough you will be in the action. Don’t forget plenty of good Bug spray, its summer time and you are in the Everglades National Park.
Tarpon fishing around the local bridges has been very productive with live Ladyfish, Pilchards and Mullet being the baits of choice. Stake out on the Oceanside deeper edges of flats for some shots at passing fish. Well presented fly’s or medium size crabs will get you in to battle. The Permit fishing remains good around the local edges of flats and banks on the rising tides. With the calm weather conditions it’s very important to be as stealthy as possible so you don’t spook the fish. Bone fishing will be best early in the day and later in the afternoon when the water temperatures are the lowest. Remember, the calmer it is the more important stealth becomes for better success. Don’t forget to drink a lot of fluids to keep hydrated and reapply sun block often, it is Hot out there! Have fun and be Safe!
Capt Juan Garcia