Hutchinson Island, St Lucie County, FL
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Pomatomus saltatrix
Aggressive pelagic fish known for spectacular blitzes. Strong fighter with excellent runs.
Local Notes: One of the best bluefish runs on the East Coast passes through Avalon Beach in fall. Poppers, metal spoons, or cut bait — they blitz in large schools.
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Local Notes: Patrol the shoreline at night during summer. Topwater and live bait work near any structure or trough.
Trachinotus carolinus
Excellent eating fish found in surf. Silver body with yellow fins.
Local Notes: Run the first trough behind the breaking waves at Avalon Beach. Sand fleas on a pompano rig or a 1/4-oz jig with shrimp.
Scomberomorus maculatus
Fast-swimming pelagic fish with gold spots. Common in spring and fall.
Local Notes: Blitz along the beach at Avalon Beach during bait migrations. Casting silver spoons into the frenzy.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Hunt the troughs and shell pockets along Avalon Beach. Cut mullet or live pinfish on a fish-finder rig.
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Hold around any structure, rocks, or sea walls near Avalon Beach. Fiddler crabs are most effective.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work the nearshore grass patches visible from Avalon Beach with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards at first light.
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Roll along the beach at Avalon Beach in the early morning during spring migrations. Live mullet or crabs.