Hello anglers, I'm Andy Hodges with your Sebastian Inlet Fishing report in Florida! I'll help you discover what's biting at the pier, tips on tackle, and learn about the best baits. These videos will help you catch snook, sheepshead, pompano, mangrove snapper, flounder, and more. I regularly interview fellow fishermen at the Sebastian Inlet State Park to provide the most up-to-date information.
I'm also the editor of Sebastian Daily, a local newspaper in Sebastian, Florida.
Found this posted by FDOT... !The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is planning to replace the Sebastian Inlet Bridge in phases to avoid closures and detours. The project is expected to begin in spring 2026 and end in fall 2030, with an estimated cost of $103.4 million
Thanks for the report, keep up the valuable service. Spanish mackerel are 12 inch to the fork, no max size limit. The guy probably meant that you shouldn't keep any fish smaller than 14 or 15 inches.
I’ve been three times since snook season opened. My buddy got one. I caught two slots last weekend but north of inlet. The googans don’t make it enjoyable.
Are you an actual fisherman ? It's a shame you're exploiting people's backyards just for cheap content, people like you are responsible for more crowds.
The snook were biting today, Saturday, September 7 at low tide Low tide was around 450 or so but people were pulling them in left and right around 5:30AM to 730
Around midnight, 1973 the bite was on. Mosquitoes forced me out of the campground and onto the south catwalk. I slept there the rest of the night due to the nice breeze.
Oh boy, another RU-vid wannabe. Sebastian inlet no secret but it's guys like you that are responsible for bringing more crowds. Honestly, do you even fish ? I'll bet if you put your time in on a regular basis you wouldn't be promoting something that just brings more people. I bet I won't see you on the jetty elbow to elbow
Hey guys, snookman here. I was down at the jetty today, friday, and i believe we can say the mullet runs has begun!! The entire inlet, and surf area was ALIVE with all sizes of mullet, and as they were running into the inlet, and all along the sides and the tip of the jetty, they were getting blasted from all sides!! Snook, some big reds, and monster jack crevalle were being hooked, and landed! It was a very cool soght to see, its been a while. Just wanted to update you folks.
As long as there are big schools of mullet around, they will most likely stay around. The afternoon high tide change is the best time, it was yesterday! And they were catching them on big swim baits as well as mullet!
Cool! Yeah you will have the next 3 months if the mullet keep coming to play with some big fish! November is when the huge bull reds show up chasing the roe mullet that show up then.
There is a South Jetty and a North Jetty. You enter Sebastian Inlet state park off A1A, there is a North and South entrance. Both have access to their respective jetty.
If you are looking for blue crabs, the melbourne causeway area is a great spot. There is a commercial crabber operating many traps along the causeway. Good luck!
Last week, I saw anglers catching a few jacks on the north jetty, but they were small. Big jack crevalle fishing is typically best in July and August, and sometimes extending near September. However, conditions can vary significantly. Recent storms have stirred up the water, making fishing slower than usual this year. Also, anglers report that the limestone reef, located a few hundred yards south of the Sebastian Inlet, is a prime spot to find schools of jack crevalle. Despite the current challenges, it's worth checking out this location for your best chances at a big catch.
Love the forecast reports! How much time should I be adding to the times reported in the most commonly used tide charts online to know when the tide will be slack at the bridge?Seems that over the years I’ve added 2.5 hrs, but the last time I was there at the end of May this year, the tide went slack more like 3.5 hrs. It would be really awesome to know the weekly slack tide times.
On adding time to the listed tide charts, I usually add 3 hours, and you also have to consider the wind directions a d speeds, as this will affect the slack and change because it backs up the river, or or can't over come the ocean, plus a full moon or new moon pull will affect it too.
Last week, I went out to the south jetty on thursday and friday, and the snook bite was on fire, I was fishing the incoming high tide 1 hour before the tide switch! The snook where chasing mojarra right by the rocks! I got most of my fish casting live croaker, but I also got a few on live mojarra and 3 inch nlbns! The bite was good when the water was clear and no sand was making the water merky like you were saying! I went on monday this week and it was the same thing, litterally fish every cast!
Just left from down there last week and people were catching bait like crazy. Definitely going to have a cast net if I get back down there. Saw a couple nice snook caught but I didn’t have any luck. I’m a freshwater fisherman so I’m kinda lost on salt water. Nice video and very informative
Some anglers are using a Topwater Plug as a lure at both the North and South jetties. It's known as a topwater fishing lure. But LIVE shrimp is better.
Hi, and thanks for being here! Any bait shop carrying live bait is a good option. Remember, bigger is better when it comes to shrimp. You might need to call around to find large shrimp. Small shrimp can be challenging. The Sebastian Inlet reopened its bait shop near the North Jetty, but most anglers consider it a last resort. Here are a few good options: Reel'em in Bait & Tackle in Sebastian (772-581-1027), and there are two in Melbourne just north of the inlet that are very good: Whitey's Bait & Tackle (321-724-1440) and Long Point Bait & Tackle (321-984-4131). Be sure to call them first to confirm they have live bait. It will save you time.
My experience in general when the winds get gustier the better the fishing. When the water is clear and you can see the smaller fish and the bottom it's bad. Also when its too hot i guess the water has less oxygen. I remember one day i saw the waves were pretty big and thought o well nothing is gonna happen but started to get some bites. From that day i only go fishing when the day is gusty and cool at the pier. I believe the hot temperature does affect fishing.
Your wind theory is interesting. Last year, the water in the Indian River lagoon got so hot it caused a massive fish kill. That definitely supports your theory about oxygen levels.
The month of September has great fishing, there's an abundance of bait and fish. As long as you can cast a line, follow the jetty's rules, and have a fishing license, you should be all set to fish there as a beginner. Jetty fishing requires a circle net to hoist your catch; retrieving it directly from the rod and reel might be difficult.
Earlier today, we visited the Sebastian Inlet and found a number of anglers reporting slow fishing. While the bite might be slow right now, the tide is turning, and the fishing should improve later in the day. 🐟
@@sycoozzzz This weekend looks good for fishing, but watch out for afternoon thunderstorms. The National Weather Service warns of heat index values reaching 103. Stay hydrated and wear sun protection when visiting Sebastian Inlet. ✅
