DavisIslander Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 Coming over from Tampa and being joined by my adult son. Launching from Eau Gallie ramp and heading north the first day and then south the second. Fished this area 40 years ago (ouch - 40?). I'm going to assume, it's changed a bit (and not necessarily for the better. Any suggestions on general areas to work? I appreciate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 4 hours ago, DavisIslander said: Coming over from Tampa and being joined by my adult son. Launching from Eau Gallie ramp and heading north the first day and then south the second. Fished this area 40 years ago (ouch - 40?). I'm going to assume, it's changed a bit (and not necessarily for the better. Any suggestions on general areas to work? I appreciate Not 100% sure of the grass situation where youre going to be fishing, but assume its about the same as 10-20 miles south. But to the south the grass has been dead or very short. The droughts help bring it back some. I would concentrate on other structures like oysters, docks, or islands. They hold fish around the Sebastian area atleast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisIslander Posted May 6 Author Report Share Posted May 6 18 hours ago, Shallowminded6 said: Not 100% sure of the grass situation where youre going to be fishing, but assume its about the same as 10-20 miles south. But to the south the grass has been dead or very short. The droughts help bring it back some. I would concentrate on other structures like oysters, docks, or islands. They hold fish around the Sebastian area atleast. I'm going to be fishing due North and then due South of Patrick AFB. I'm worried that it's going to be a mud bowl and like you suggested hit the oysters, docks and such. It's called FISHING, not CATCHING - so we'll have a blast either way! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Bingo Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 DI, These are my home waters, but I have not fished this area in over a year. The water "looks" pretty good at this time. If the rains come that will change... There is very little of the "right kind" of grass that I can see, or have heard about. That said people are catching some fish, and last time I went we caught a bunch of dink trout that made for a fun day. Docks, points, and depth changes, are what I would concentrate on. I much prefer to launch at Ballard Park vs. Eau Gallie Causeway. It's always calm, can be fresh water, and there can be some good fishing in the EG River. Good Luck! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisIslander Posted May 9 Author Report Share Posted May 9 Ballard Park it is then! We may just fish EG River first before heading out to the bigger ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisIslander Posted May 10 Author Report Share Posted May 10 Update! We've decided to fish the main creeks/rivers on the West side of Indian River. Fishing Crane Creek Turkey Creek And finally Eau Gallie River. It matches our fishing style over here in Tampa Bay. Hitting the mangroves, shorelines, docks, obstructions, etc. I'm excited to hit the water and bend a few poles. Thanks everyone for all the assistance and help! I'll post "monster" fish images when we get back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Bingo Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Went out in that area today and found an interesting mix of fish. Saw some good ones. They're in there.... Frigates is good if you're into lunch by boat on the water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shallowminded6 Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 4 hours ago, DavisIslander said: Update! We've decided to fish the main creeks/rivers on the West side of Indian River. Fishing Crane Creek Turkey Creek And finally Eau Gallie River. It matches our fishing style over here in Tampa Bay. Hitting the mangroves, shorelines, docks, obstructions, etc. I'm excited to hit the water and bend a few poles. Thanks everyone for all the assistance and help! I'll post "monster" fish images when we get back. Awesome! Cant wait for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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