Gulf of Mexico Report-Venice FL

 | By Seamus on 5/19/2012 6:46:28 PM | Views (249)      The fishing is still hot.  The Spanish Mackerel are still very thick in the 20 to 30 foot deep areas off the beaches and around the reefs.  Your best bet is early morning; watch for the birds feeding and the mackerels jumping.  There are still Jacks and Ladyfish in the mix, too. I have caught a couple small ones, so I  I know the big Kings will be in soon.
     Gag Grouper opened up for a two month period on Sept. 16.  Lots of gags are being caught.  Look for them  around reefs, wrecks and ledges starting at 50 ft. deep on out.  Live Pinfish are a good bet to get them biting.  Frozen sardines work well, too. Season closes on Nov. 15th, so catch them while you can.
     Captain Ed, of Fish Factor Charters, tells me that the Cobia are showing up on reefs and wrecks off of Venice, also.
     The cold fronts are starting to move through the Gulf.  Watch for the higher winds before and after the fronts. Its no fun to be caught out in high winds and rough seas.  Winds are going to be high for the next five days or so.  Good time to try your favorite inshore spots.
     Come take the day off and come Play Hookey with me.
     Captain Peter
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Catch Information

Species:
Cobia


Gag Grouper


Ladyfish


Pinfish


Spanish Mackerel

This Fishing Report was submitted on 5/19/2012 6:46:28 PM by Seamus and last updated on 5/19/2012 6:46:28 PM.

Location

1555 Tarpon Center Dr
Venice, FL US

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