BlueWater Outriggers Fishing Report 8-14-2024
OFFSHORE: The Kingfish bite has been really good this past week over hard bottom in 100 feet of water. Don't overlook the wrecks and reefs they have been doing good as well. Trolling blue runners have been good. Artificial baits such as big spoons have been paying off as well. The vermilion snapper has been consistent in 130 to 180 feet of water, using squid and cigar minnows . Triggerfish have been producing well in 70 to 100 feet of water squid and bonita are the baits to use. Don't forget to have that flatline out in case of pelagic shows up. For all you Gag Grouper fisherman out there Season opens up September 1 and run through September 15.
INSHORE: There have been some good bull reds being caught in the passes. Indian Pass using cut bait has been the top spot so far, we have been getting reports in for Bob Sikes Cut the redfish as well as Tarpon have been good. The flounder are still being caught in shallow waters and flats using Billy Bay three-quarter ounce bottom and a bull minnow. Scallopers don't forget those dive flags. If you don't bring a boat remember a lot of our local fishing guides also do scallops charters. They're out there every day, local knowledge goes a long way don't forget those dive flags.
FRESHWATER: With the river levels falling fishing has been picking up. Bass fishing has been good in the morning using a lizard on a Carolina rig. The shadow rap by Rapala has been doing equally as well. If you're trying artificial for bluegill, give a bitsy minnow By KVD a shot they were great on Bass as well. Closing: until next week. Don't forget those life jackets, and lanyards be safe and tight lines. Don't forget to mark your calendars for our annual Labor Day sale it starts August 26 and runs through September 10.
Tom Gannaway - BlueWater Outriggers