February 19, 2023 through February 26, 2023

Angler showcasing a stunning trophy fish in beautiful clear waters.

Report Details

Weather:
High wind conditions during early hours and during the middle of the day. Sunny to Partly Cloudy, temperatures in the low 80s. Precipitation: light to none

Wind:
E/SE 17 - 23 Mph. Gusting to 28 Mph

Air Temp:
Hi low 80s to Low high 70s

Water Temp:
80.1 F / 26.7 C.

Moon Phase:
New Moon February 20, Waxing Crescent February 27

Sunrise & Sunset Times:
Sunrise 6:12 am Sunset: 5:57 pm

Week In Review

Increasing bouts with high winds gusting above 25 mph have hampered fishing conditions this past week. The sun has been out consistently, though. Permit and Tarpon are challenging to see on the flats despite the sunny weather because the wind creates more chop on the water. Anglers have focused on schools of Bonefish, and small Tarpon and Snook continue to be found in and around mangrove growth during cooler temperatures and low tide. We have had patches of good permit fishing.

What Guests were Catching

Bonefish

Good numbers of Bonefish (164) were landed averaging 2 to 3 lbs, several ranging 3 to 6 lbs.


Permit

Six this week.


Tarpon

Three landed.


Other Species

Mangrove Snapper


Bone Fish Flies
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl, root beer and pink sizes 4 & 6.

Permit Flies
Mantis shrimp, Rag Head crabs, Bauer crabs and Alflexo crabs in sizes 4 & 6.

Tarpon Flies
White Chartreuse Bunnies, Chartreuse and Black-purple toads in sizes 1/0 to 3/0.