Indian River Shallow Water Fishing

Reds, trout and black drum are being trapped in some of the deeper shallow water pockets in the flats of the Indian River north of Titusville as well as in areas of the northern Mosquito Lagoon.

Right now if you can get a boat or kayak into these areas quietly, you can to pick up some very nice sized sea trout and slot red fish. 

 The shallow waters have concentrated the fish into small schools and if you have a boat with a shallow enough draft, you can get to them.

Just make sure that if your running flat out, you don't kill yourself by a sudden stop on a mud flat or submerged log.

The water levels are the lowest I have seen in the 11 years I have been fishing down here but sight fishing opportunities abound.

With the temperature as cold as it has been, you don't need to set the alarm early. Wait until the sun warms up the water a bit, about 11:00 or there about; then the fish become more active in the shallows and are more apt to smash a lure or bait.
I've been sticking with D.O.A. shrimp and am still addicted to the Storm or Creme swim baits. I haven't tried any of my top water baits lately but when the water gets a bit warmer in the spring, a Rapala Skitter Walk in the morning usually does the trick.

Well, I have no fishing information yet about the beach or inland waters, except for the fact that the shad run hasn't been up to everyone's expectations. 

 I may get to Playalinda this weekend and get in a little surf fishing, if so you'll get an up to the minute report.

Tight lines to all and enjoy the scenery.