June Fishing Report In Siesta key Florida
June is a fantastic month for catching large fish in Siesta Key including Tarpon and many others. It signifies the onset of spring, both in terms of the calendar and the natural environment. The range of species available is vast, including snook, redfish, trout, pompano, cobia, king and Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, flounder, snapper, grouper, jack crevelle, and sharks, among others. Big Pass is anticipated to be particularly productive this month, especially when the water is clear. Ladyfish are usually plentiful, along with bluefish, mackerel, and pompano mixed in. The sheepshead run is expected to peak this month. Almost any structure near either pass will attract these tasty fish. Using a live shrimp on the bottom should easily result in a satisfying fish dinner. Speckled trout will congregate over deep grass flats throughout the area.
The incoming tides are optimal, but as long as the water is moving, the fish will be biting. A live shrimp under a noisy cork is a reliable method for catching trout. Bass Assassin Sea Shad baits on a quarter-ounce jig head will also entice many fish in Siesta Key and surrounding areas. While fishing over the grass flats, you may also come across pompano, mackerel, ladyfish, bluefish, jacks, and the occasional cobia. These areas are vast, so the key to success is to keep moving until you locate fish; don’t stay too long in one spot if it’s not producing results. Snook will start to leave their winter hiding places as they move out to the Gulf to spawn.
The Myakka River will still provide some good catches as they migrate downstream. Any structure with a change in depth is a promising location for catching snook. Docks, bridges, and oyster bars are especially productive, particularly those with some current. Plugs and scented soft plastic baits are the preferred choices, along with a large hand-picked shrimp. Surf fishing should be fruitful for a variety of species, provided the water is clear and not disturbed. Whiting, silver trout, flounder, pompano, Spanish mackerel, and ladyfish will bite both live shrimp and artificial lures.
A jig tipped with a small piece of shrimp works effectively when bounced along the bottom. Mackerel and ladyfish will respond to flashy lures such as silver spoons and plugs. I like live shrimp fished on the bottom with just enough weight to get down is a simple but effective technique and will catch anything that swims. Anglers targeting pompano will do well with live or frozen sand fleas.
The fishing in Siesta Key should come alive this month, provided the winds cooperate. Spanish and king mackerel will invade the area, along with cobia, sharks, and false albacore. The inshore reefs off of Lido Key are a great place to start, they hold a lot of fish. Trolling spoons and plugs is a deadly technique and will fill the cooler in short order. For more sport, look for breaking fish on the surface and cast plugs, spoons, or flies out into the frenzy, a crazy attack should occur quickly!
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