Finally, after this last little blast of cool weather it seems as though the waters around New Smyrna Beach are getting to normal. The bite has been good with several different species coming boat side this past week. As the waters continue to warm the fish will start to get into their spring time patterns and the bait should start to show up in greater numbers.

Look for the redfish and trout cruising shorelines throughout Mosquito Lagoon. Artificials and live bait have both been working well. The trout still need a little patience’s with the slowly warming water temps. The snook and Jack bite has been good a little further north into New Smyrna Beach. Live shrimp and soft plastics have been getting bites around the structure holding fish. Looks as though the weather conditions will be leveling off and continuing to warm.

Capt Patrick Rood
www.spotntailcharters.com
(386)566-1394

This past week was like a little taste of Spring here in New Smyrna Beach. We had clear skies and highs in the 80’s along with some very crowded boat ramps . The bite has been good with several redfish and snook coming boat side this past week. The weather looks like it could be taking a dip over the next couple days into the 60’s which should only help the fish throughput Mosquito Lagoon. Live bait has been the go to baits this week from finger mullet to shrimp and the occasional blue crabs. If artificials are more your style then plugs , spoons and small soft plastics have been working well.

Capt Patrick Rood
www.spotntailcharters.com
(386)566-1394

It looks as though we are on a warming trend at least for the next week or so. The bite continues to be good throughout the backwaters of New Smyrna Beach and Mosquito Lagoon. We have been targeting redfish, snook, black drum and trout this past week. As the week moves forward the water temps will increase and should only continue to keep producing  a good bite. The choice of bait has been Live  finger mullet, shrimp and cut bait along with soft plastics and twitch baits . It seems as though the majority of the fish have been holding among the bait pods. If you can find the pods of bait most likely there are some game fish in the mix of them. 

Capt Patrick Rood
www.spotntailcharters.com
(386)566-1394

The fishing has been good this past week in the New Smyrna Beach area with many snook and redfish coming boat side. The fishing has also been good throughout Mosquito Lagoon as well with a great trout and redfish bite. Unfortunately we have a category 4 Hurricane approaching us here in New Smyrna Beach which will bring a strong tidal surge. Mosquito Lagoon will also see a massive influx of water as well but should reside with in a few days and hopefully take some of the dirty water with it. Everyone in the path of Dorian good luck and be safe.

Capt Patrick Rood
www.spotntailcharters.com
(386)566-1394