In numbers, that came to nine keepers. Other catches included a blackfin tuna and redeyes. From Conch House Sport Charters, it was equally lean on offshore reports. It was windy at the St. Johns River, too, so most anglers spent their time in the feeder creeks and coves. Red Haire and Evelyn Daigle took home 90 bream, while Raymond Goss and James Darrell loaded up with 26 catfish.
All parties fish in Six Mile Creek.
Susan Hunter marveled at the number of gars hitting lures intended for other species. She said they were congregated in the lily pads of Trout Creek and some weighed up to 8 pounds. She commented that she had not seen them in such numbers before and wondered if a spawn was under way. Frank and Jackie Jacquette contented themselves with 20 bream, and Mike Landells went after the glamour species with four bass, the largest weighing 3 pounds. With major renourishment taking place along the beach adjacent to the pier in the near future, anglers might find themselves with a long walk to nowhere.