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"Lots of Reef Action!"
Updated October 6, 2001
Reef fishing in the middle Keys area has been very good recently with
nice numbers of Black Grouper and Mangrove Snapper inhabiting the 20-40ft. depths. Some nice catches of Red and
Black Grouper have been coming in from Hawk's Channel on the humps and wrecks that are surrounded by the deeper
waters. Lots of Small Yellowtail Snapper and some nice sized Mutton Snapper have been hanging in the channel as
well. Larger Yellowtail have been coming in from the deeper reef edge and some big Black Grouper have been coming
in from near the 7 mile bridge rubble and from other deep wrecks and reef structure. Best way to target larger
Grouper is to fish near the bottom with a live bait and mono leader. Best live baits are Pinfish, Ballyhoo, Pilchards,
Blue Runners, and Small Yellowtails. Spend and hour or two catching a few small live baits before heading to the
reef edge and you may be rewarded with some great eating Grouper!
Offshore still active
The offshore scene has had some ups and downs lately with the
windy conditions making it tough to venture further offshore, but there have been plenty of Dolphin and Tuna out
there when adventurous anglers take the time and effort to head way out. The best bite has been from 20-35 miles
out, but a few reports of some nice Dolphin have been coming in from nearer to shore.
Bayside Bite Improving
The Snapper fishing has started to improve in Florida Bay and
some nice Grouper have been pout there as well. The fishing will start to improve as waters start to cool a bit
and lots of Mackerel will be showing up in the Bay soon also. Look for the Cobia to be hanging out on the wrecks
further offshore on the bayside mixed with a few Blacktip Sharks and some Permit. A Goliath Grouper is not out
of the question either as they seem to be showing up on more and more of the bayside wrecks all the time.
Good luck in all of your fishing adventures!
Capt. Bob Brown, Jr.
e-mail - fish@sundancesportfishing.com
www.sundancesportfishing.com
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