Johnny Molloy holds a freshly caught sea trout To find fish, anglers should look for signs of life, minnows and such, around areas of moving water, like creek mouths, rivers, fallen trees, and where shallow and deep waters meet. Use the tides to your advantage when they create moving water. Snook, Jack Crevalle, ladyfish and mangrove snapper will take a well-presented lure. Popular lures are Mirrolures, gold spoons, Rapalas, and surface poppers such as those made by Heddon. Sea trout, reds and other fish inhabit the rivers and coastlines of the Everglades.
Many anglers like to use bait, such as shrimp and squid, though it is harder for paddlers to keep.
Consider trolling with lures on long paddling days. Use heavier tackle for the large and toothy Everglades fish than you would normally use from self-propelled craft. Be apprised of the latest license, regulation and bag limits. Reds Reds, once unglamorously known as drum, have become a highly sought after prize. They are generally around oyster bars and shallow bays, such as Snake Bight.