Fishing Report For Key West Florida
By: Capt Steven Lamp
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captstevenlamp@bellsouth.net
Capt.Steven P. Lamp Dream Catcher Charters Veteran Fishing Guide Specializing Inshore, Flats, Backcountry, Fly Fishing, Offshore, Wrecks and Reef. Florida Keys and Key West
Inshore Fishing Report and Forecast For December 2008
November was the windiest I can remember for quite some time. The cold fronts came through and made November truly the month of transition. By transition I mean the time of year that summer is over and winter begins. The water temps drop like a rock and the bonefish leave the backcountry shallows like a bomb went off. Many would read that last paragraph and say, well that means fishing in Key West must not be all that great. Quite the contrary.
Sure summer and fall are great times to fish the flats and inshore waters of Key West and the Florida Keys but the winter can be a real hoot as well. In December when we have a chilly November to set up the cooler water temps the winter fishery gets a swift kick in the pants. The cooler waters usher in our winter line up of fish that are here to entertain you in Sooo many ways.
The fish of the month for December can be found on the flats and it may surprise you. Come to Key West to enjoy some awesome permit fishing. Getting right up on top with them tailing away just like in the summer looking for crabs or whatever they eat. The cooler water temps make the day very nice and the light breezes out of the North allow you to get super close to these trophy flats species not even knowing you are there. My anglers and I have landed some very nice permit in the 25 lb and up range all through the month right on into March.
The method of the month for the Key West inshore waters is top water artificial plug fishing. Using a top water plug, work the channels and sides of the flats blind casting making the plug do it's thing. Here you will encourage the predators waiting for an easy meal to pounce on it crashing your bait like a freight train. Keep in mind any number of species of fish may bite so make sure you lead your favorite plug with some good fluorocarbon or light wire leader. Safety Tip; always have everyone on the boat wearing eye protection when casting plugs, we only have two.
The other cast of Characters are sure to please as well. We still have Tarpon in December with the warmer days and the occasional South East winds willing to eat live bait as they hang out in the channels and harbor. Spanish Mackerel, Blue fish, Pompano, Trout, Jacks and Lady fish are here found in the droves ready to strike a jig or plug near the flats and following the mullet mud's. Surely the winter is the "catch all" time for fishing the inshore waters of Key West no matter what your skill level.
Be sure and book your fishing adventures early for Christmas week. Believe it or not Key West is a popular destination for folks to getaway for that winter break. Make sure you have reserved your favorite guide.
Here at Dream Catcher Charters and The Key West Fishing Team we wish everyone a happy holiday season and a Merry Christmas!
Capt. Steven Lamp
Dream Catcher Charters - The Key West Fishing Team
www.fishingkeywest.com
www.chartersofkeywest.com
5555 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
http://www.fishingkeywest.com
888-362-3474
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