Captain Tim Sheridan and the Cocoa Beach Sportfishing crew made the most of several productive outings this week, with excellent results in both nearshore and offshore waters around Port Canaveral.
The kingfish bite continues showing steady improvement as water temperatures stabilize in the mid-70s. Slow-trolled live baits and drone-deployed king rigs produced consistent action along the 60-80 foot ledges, with fish averaging 10-15 pounds and a few smokers pushing well into the 30-pound class. These high-speed predators are providing excellent sport on light tackle and filling fish boxes for our clients.
More encouraging was the appearance of early-season mahi in deeper water. Small to medium dolphin (5-15 pounds) showed up around scattered weedlines and debris approximately 20-25 miles offshore. While not thick in numbers yet, their presence signals the beginning of our highly anticipated spring mahi run that typically strengthens throughout May.
Near-shore reefs and wrecks continue holding good numbers of cobia and amberjack for anglers preferring to stay closer to port. Bottom fishing remains reliable with vermillion snapper, triggerfish, and lane snapper providing steady action.
Looking ahead, forecasts show improving conditions that should create more favorable offshore opportunities. As water temperatures continue warming and Gulf Stream eddies push closer to shore, we anticipate seeing larger concentrations of pelagic species within range of our Port Canaveral departure point.
Limited weekend dates remain available for May bookings. Contact Cocoa Beach Sportfishing to secure your spot for prime spring action!
Captain Tim Sheridan
Cocoa Beach Sportfishing
The kingfish bite continues showing steady improvement as water temperatures stabilize in the mid-70s. Slow-trolled live baits and drone-deployed king rigs produced consistent action along the 60-80 foot ledges, with fish averaging 10-15 pounds and a few smokers pushing well into the 30-pound class. These high-speed predators are providing excellent sport on light tackle and filling fish boxes for our clients.
More encouraging was the appearance of early-season mahi in deeper water. Small to medium dolphin (5-15 pounds) showed up around scattered weedlines and debris approximately 20-25 miles offshore. While not thick in numbers yet, their presence signals the beginning of our highly anticipated spring mahi run that typically strengthens throughout May.
Near-shore reefs and wrecks continue holding good numbers of cobia and amberjack for anglers preferring to stay closer to port. Bottom fishing remains reliable with vermillion snapper, triggerfish, and lane snapper providing steady action.
Looking ahead, forecasts show improving conditions that should create more favorable offshore opportunities. As water temperatures continue warming and Gulf Stream eddies push closer to shore, we anticipate seeing larger concentrations of pelagic species within range of our Port Canaveral departure point.
Limited weekend dates remain available for May bookings. Contact Cocoa Beach Sportfishing to secure your spot for prime spring action!
Captain Tim Sheridan
Cocoa Beach Sportfishing
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