As the water warms on the grass flats of Deadman's Bay, fish such as Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Ladyfish, and Jack Crevalle, can easily be caught in shallow beach, inshore, brackish river, or backcountry waters. Anyone with a small boat can reach prime fish country easily and safely from the Steinhatchee River. Such live baits as shrimp and pinfish will readily seduce these fish as will a wide array of artificials including topwater plugs, crankbaits, spoons, spinnerbaits, jigs, and a variety of soft plastic grubs. Hire a guide for your first trip out and you will begin to understand and appreciate the delights and rewards the flats have to offer . Locate the latest 'hot' spots and purchase the latest 'hot' baits by inquiring at any of the many local marinas.
Spring also offers some fantastic fishing offshore.
Grouper, Black Seabass, and Red Snapper can be caught on the bottom in about 35-foot to 55 foot of water. Spring also brings a run on King Mackerel. Tarpon often chase baitfish on the flats. You can also expect to catch Flounder, and Shark. In fact, Steinhatchee is the top places in the United States for catching bay scallops.