Fishing Report

March 19, 2023

THROUGH

March 26, 2023

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
Moon Phase:
New Moon March 21, Waxing Crescent March 28
Sunrise / Sunset:
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

Grand Slams

Flies That Worked

Bonefish:
Christmas Island Specials in gold, pearl, root beer and pink sizes 4 & 6.
Permit:
Mantis shrimp, Rag Head crabs, Bauer crabs, and Alflexo crabs in sizes 4 & 6.
Tarpon
White Chartreuse Bunnies, Chartreuse and Black-purple toads in sizes 1/0 to 3/0.
Snook:

Photo of the Week

First bonefish on the fly! Madison S. caught this bonefish while out with Capt. Kechu.
More Fish of the Week Photos