Fort Pierce, St Lucie County, FL
Partly cloudy
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76°F
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Feels 78°
Naples Premier Offshore Fishing Charter
Pattern day — fish are predictable. Work structure and watch the feeding windows.
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 Fort Pierce Inlet 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: Stack under the lights at Fort Pierce Inlet after dark during season. Live pilchards or threadfin herring are deadly.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold tight to the structure at Fort Pierce Inlet. Fish small live shrimp or pilchards close to the pilings on light leader.
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Abundant around the pilings at Fort Pierce Inlet year-round. Fiddler crabs or fresh shrimp on a light jig head are your best bet.
Rachycentron canadum
Large pelagic fish often found near buoys and wrecks. Excellent table quality.
Local Notes: Follow their spring migration through Fort Pierce Inlet. Sight-cast live pinfish or eel to fish following rays and sharks.
Trachinotus carolinus
Excellent eating fish found in surf. Silver body with yellow fins.
Local Notes: Run along the beach near the base of Fort Pierce Inlet. Sand fleas and small jigs in the 1/4-oz range.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Patrol the edges of Fort Pierce Inlet and the surrounding flats, especially on falling tides.
Scomberomorus maculatus
Fast-swimming pelagic fish with gold spots. Common in spring and fall.
Local Notes: Blitz through Fort Pierce Inlet during bait runs. Silver spoons and Gotcha plugs at a fast retrieve.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work the drop-off around Fort Pierce Inlet with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards, especially at first light.
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Roll near Fort Pierce Inlet during spring migrations. Large live mullet or blue crabs.