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Inshore Fishing Report – Mac Attack in Stuart
Stuart Cove - Wakulla, FL
The Spanish Mackerel have finally made their way along the beaches here in Stuart, bringing some exciting action to our recent inshore fishing trips. With calm seas giving us the perfect window to fish tight to the shoreline, we spent the day casting along the beach and ended up landing 15 Spanish Mackerel — plenty for the smoker and a great way to kick off the bite. These fish are a welcome sight and should continue to stick around our local waters through April, offering consistent opportunities on upcoming inshore fishing charters in Stuart Florida.
After getting our fill of mackerel, we switched things up and began targeting sheepshead around nearby structure. The bite didn’t disappoint, with several quality sheepshead coming over the rail along with a nice bonus flounder to round out the trip. It’s always a great sign when multiple inshore species are actively feeding, making this a productive time for anglers looking to experience backcountry fishing in Stuart Florida.
The Spanish Mackerel were caught by casting artificial minnow jigs while chumming with glass minnows to keep the schools fired up close to the boat. For the sheepshead and flounder, live shrimp paired with my homemade Trollrite jigs did the trick, producing steady bites throughout the session. With spring approaching, expect the inshore fishing in Stuart Florida to keep improving as more species become active along the beaches and backwaters.
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