The cold fronts that will hit is this month will make water temperatures in the Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River drop substantially and bring schools of bull redfish and speckled sea trout onto the grass flats.

The singles, pairs, and small groups of smaller reds that we like to chase during the summer months seem to disappear this month and make way for schools of 50 to 100 or more redfish in the 30 inch plus category that cruise the flats in water that is often less than a foot deep.

The larger over slot sea trout that have been holding in deeper water most of the summer months begin their spawning activities in late fall that continues well into the early spring.  These gator size sea trout will start showing up over patches of hard bottoms on the flats in much better numbers this month.

The dark hard bottoms in particular are magnets for big sea trout, snook, and redfish this month.  Pods of 15 to 25 or more trout can frequently be found sunning themselves over darker patches of hard bottom and will usually eagerly grab most presentations.

The best part about the cooler waters temperatures on the flats this month is that the reds and sea trout feed all day long.  You don't have to get on the water before the break of dawn to catch a mess of fish.

Unfortunately, I've been tied up in North Carolina working and am unable to access the great fishing opportunities available here however, you can still avail yourself. Till next time, Tight Lines.