March 19, 2023 through March 26, 2023

Woman fishing in clear waters, proudly holding her catch.

Report Details

Weather:
Strong trade-winds from the east from 16-23 mph. Sunny to Partly Cloudy, temperatures in the low to mid-80s. Precipitation: light to none

Wind:
E/SE 11-18 Mph. Gusting to 23 Mph

Air Temp:
Hi mid-80s to high 70s

Water Temp:
80.3 F / 26.7 C.

Moon Phase:
New Moon March 21, Waxing Crescent March 28

Sunrise & Sunset Times:
Sunrise 5:58 am Sunset: 6:03 pm

Week In Review

Some high winds have returned this week. Fishing has still been good, but open water has been rougher, so we have concentrated our fishing on the back side of the island.

What Guests were Catching

Bonefish

Good numbers of Bonefish (196) were landed, averaging 2 to 3 lbs, with several ranging from 3 to 6 lbs


Permit

8 for the week.


Tarpon

9 landed this week.


Other Species

Mangrove Snapper, Barracuda, Mutton Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Needle Fish


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.