Snook and redfish are being caught in Double branch and other creeks and the canal. Live chubs, pinfish or shrimp are the best way to connect. At low tide, fish the potholes and drop off areas. Tarpon are in the bay and will take a lure, dead bait or fly. Offshore anglers will find kingfish and mackerel.
Fishing is great.
You don't have to go far, and these huge 70 to 100 pound fish are a prize to tackle. On the outside, deep water targets are grouper, kingfish and permit. Pier fishing offers most of the current species being caught in the bay. Fish the pier for speckled trout, redfish, flounder, grouper, mangrove snapper and snook. Offshore Bottom fishing from Hubbard's John's Pass Marina and Kingfish Dock - Call ahead for weather conditions.