Controlled Burn In The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Got home late this afternoon hoping to catch another gator sea trout or at least a redfish only to find a controlled burn in the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.

Despite the thunderstorms that were rolling through Titusville late this afternoon, my wife and I still hoped to get in a little fishing.

We loaded up and headed to McDonald's to get a couple of smoothies before heading to the swamp, only to find that the entire Peacocks Pocket area was closed.

Before driving down to the easternmost entrance to the Pocket I stopped to take these photos of the area.

I was hoping that only part of the refuge was involved in the burn but as we drove closer to the area it was obvious that the entire marsh area was up in flames.

Since there the thunderstorms were moving to the east and because it was already close to 7 o'clock, Karen and I decided to give it up and head for home.

If the area isn't open tomorrow, we plan to take out the Maverick and try our luck in the Mosquito Lagoon flats around Whale's Tail for some trout and reds.

At least that's the game plan providing the weather doesn't put a monkey wrench into the mix.

Till next time,

Tight Lines