Mosquito Creek Outdoors Indian River Lagoon Coast Fishing Forecast, November 2010
by Captain Tom Van Horn
Upcoming Seminars and Events
Tuesday, November 2nd, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Orlando Kayak Fishing Club Meeting (open to all) in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoor in Apopka Florida.
Saturday, November 20th, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, "Free Seminar" Fishing with the Pros instructed by Captains Tom Van Horn and Chris Myers, Basic fishing open forum, followed by "Preparing for the Shad Run & Crappie Season & Shad Derby Meeting" 10:30 - 11:30 AM in the Outback at Mosquito Creek Outdoors, 170 South Washington Ave., Apopka Florida.
November's Fishing Outlook
As I sit down to write my November outlook, I can't help but think about all the wonderful fishing adventures I've experienced this month. It's truly a blessing to live in such a magnificent place. I'm also blessed to have an understanding wife and family who have demonstrated extreme tolerance in respect to my passion for the water and fishing. For the majority of my working life, I have taken a week off in November to do nothing but fish in Sebastian, and again mid month I will test their tolerance once more.
For a whole host of reasons, November prevails as one of the most productive months to fish the Florida East Coast. The mullet run is in full swing with waves of silver and black mullet migrating south down the coast. Currently, the inlets are jam-packed with bait increasing the diversity of species one can expect to catch. Along with this seasonal migration of bait come cooler temperatures and an influx of predators who seek warmer waters and an easy meal.
The ocean temperatures are still in the lower eighties, and once it begins to drop, look for an increase in the feeding activity of larger fish. The cooler waters and northeast swells act as a triggering mechanism signaling predation activity in preparation for the onset of winter. Listed below are some of the opportunities presented in November:
Cobia and Tripletail: As the water temperatures cool, look for cobia and tripletail on the Port Canaveral buoy line and on floating weed lines, both offshore and inshore. When you find a weed line, look for tripletail hanging just below the weeds. Small jigs or live shrimp work well in this situation. It is also important to keep a one ounce chartreuse jig rigged up and ready to throw to any cruising cobia.
Snook: Cooler waters will trigger the snook bite both along the beaches, and in the inlets. November is one of the best months to catch snook in the Sebastian Inlet.
Flounder: Ocean flounder have already begun to show up, and will greatly improve as the water cools. Good catches of flounder have been reported this week on the buoy line and inside the Canaveral Port.
Pompano: Schools of pompano will soon begin to move off the lagoon flats and invade the beaches in search of sand fleas (mole crabs) their favorite winter food.
Red Drum: Large redfish can be found feeding in the oceans inlets. These fish range between 20 to 30 pounds. They are great fun to catch, but need to be treated and released with great care and respect.
Jack Crevalle and Spanish mackerel: Schools of large jacks have begun to show up in the inlets and backwaters of the lagoon. They are easy to spot and catch. Look for birds and fish busting bait on the surface and throw top water plugs, jigs, or your choice of live bait.
Sea Trout: Remember, sea trout are out of season from November 1st through January 1st on Florida's east coast, so if you catch one, please handle and release it with extreme care
As always, if you need information or have questions, please contact me.
Good luck and good fishing,
Captain Tom Van Horn
www.irl-fishing.com
captain@irl-fishing.com
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