Fishing Report.

Redfish are moving along shallow grass flats and mangrove shorelines, especially early and late in the day. Present a small crab, shrimp, or baitfish pattern ahead of cruising fish, then let it settle naturally before making a short, calm strip.

Poling shallow flats at sunrise to target pushing, tailing, or schooling redfish.

Weedless gold-spoon flies, heavy-weighted crab patterns, or dark baitfish imitations.

Cast 2 feet ahead of moving schools; use short, bumpy strips along the bottom.

8-weight rod with a stout 20lb fluorocarbon leader to handle heavy structure.

Work potholes, oyster bars, and mangrove edges with a weedless paddle tail, gold spoon, or live shrimp. A slow retrieve with brief pauses is producing the most consistent redfish strikes, particularly around moving water.

Skipping weedless plastics deep into flooded mangrove overhangs or casting to oyster bars.

Scented soft plastics (Gulp! shrimp) under popping corks or weedless gold spoons.

A slow, hopping retrieve along grass patches or a steady popping cadence.

7’ Medium-heavy action rod paired with 15lb braid for maximum pulling power.

Snook are holding close to mangrove points, dock lines, and deeper cuts where bait is gathering. A white baitfish fly or small streamer, delivered tight to cover and stripped with steady confidence, can draw an exciting reaction bite.

Casting around pass points, shadow lines, or mangrove edges on moving water.

White baitfish patterns, shiners, or weighted DT Minnows.

Land the fly quietly near structure and retrieve with quick, erratic strips.

8 or 9-weight rod with a floating or clear sink-tip line and a 30lb fluorocarbon bite tippet.

Target shaded docks, mangrove shorelines, and tidal passes with a soft-plastic jerkbait, live pilchard, or suspending lure. Cast close to structure and work it patiently; snook often strike just as the bait begins to move away.

Working pass currents or targeting shadow lines along bridge pilings and docks.

White 4-inch paddle tails, flair hawk jigs, or topwater walk-the-dog plugs at first light.

Erratic topwater twitches early; slow bottom bounces with jigs as the sun rises.

3000-series reel with a high-speed retrieve and a 40lb fluorocarbon leader.

Tarpon remain a thrilling possibility around passes, beaches, and deeper channels when bait schools are present. Use a well-placed baitfish fly, keep your presentation moving naturally, and stay ready for a powerful, sudden take.

Setting up in deep backcountry river mouths or harbor channels where resident pods roll at dawn.

Dark-colored Tarpon Toads (black/purple) or natural green/white streamer flies.

Lead rolling fish by 10 feet and use slow, steady strips to keep the fly at eye level.

10 to 12-weight setup with an intermediate tip line to slice through summer chop.

Watch for rolling fish and nervous bait near passes, bridge approaches, and channel edges. Live crabs, threadfin herring, and swimbaits are all worthwhile choices. Give hooked tarpon room to run and enjoy every airborne jump.

Drift-baiting deep cuts or sight-casting swimbaits to rolling schools.

10-inch soft plastic swimbaits, heavy metal jigs, or live pass crabs and pinfish.

Cast ahead of traveling fish and retrieve at a natural angle across the school.

8000 series spinning reel spooled with 65lb braid and an 80lb fluorocarbon leader.