Spring Fishing at its Finest

Winter delivered the Treasure Coast a steady stream of cold air. Air temperature fluctuated between low seventies during the day and dipped down into the low fifties at night which caused the water temperature in the river to plummet down to as low as fifty-seven degrees. This is downright cold for all of our species. With all this climate change, came an adjustment and fishing was not always consistent.

Looking into the future, we can expect semi-warmer temperatures as we transition into March and April. This time of year can be interesting. As a guide, one of the most common questions anglers ask is: what is the best time of the year to fish this area? My response tends to be these spring months. The slow and steady shift through spring will bring some of the best opportunities that fishing allows, and success will depend on one’s preparation.

During this time, one will expect to see a good amount of the baitfish move back into the shallow water from their deep-water hideouts. With these baitfish come the predators. The uniqueness of the Treasure Coast is that it offers diversity. One can expect to see every species living together down a single shoreline. Snook begin feeding consistently again as they shake off the chills of winter. Pompano flood the river and the beaches. Speckled Seatrout begin their spawning rituals and the possibility of finding a fish over ten pounds is a real possibility. These target species seem to be more prevalent as well as more willing to feed in spring. With the combination of perfect temperature, hungry fish, and gin-clear transparent water it is no wonder why this time of the year tends to be the best time to experience what the Treasure Coast has to offer.