The Fish We Target
We fish for whatever species is biting the best at the present time!
Spotted Sea Trout (Speckled Trout)
Spotted Seatrout also known as Speckled Trout, are commonly found in the southern United States along coasts of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean from Maryland to Florida. These fish can be caught anywhere from shallow water on grassy flats, out in the surf, or even up coastal rivers depending on the time of year.
Red Drum (Redfish)
The Red Drum, also known as a Redfish, is a game fish found in the Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to northern Mexico. The Red Drum is an excellent saltwater fish for anglers. They offer a good fight and make great table fare. Red Drum are a dark red color on the back, that gives way to a white belly. Their streamlined bodies are best distinguished by the eyespots located at their tail. Three year-old red drum typically weigh six to eight pounds, while full grown adults can weigh over 90 pounds!
Spanish Mackerel
The Spanish Mackerel are among the smaller species in the Mackerel family. They are fast swimming and have extremely sharp teeth. These fish school up and can be plentiful when you find a school. Although most are smaller in size, they offer a strong fight and taste delicious!
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
The King Mackerel or "Kingfish" is a migratory species of the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. These fish migrate into our area when the water temperatures warm up late spring/early summer. They will usually stick around all summer and into the early fall months. Kingfish are extremely hard fighting fish, and when not too big, offer good table fare. Best served fried or smoked.
Pompano
Pompano are in the "jack" family and swim the coastlines worldwide. They look like a smaller version of a Permit. These fish put up quite the fight for a smaller fish. Fried Pompano is hard to beat after a long day of fishing!
Sheepshead
Sheepshead are also nicknamed "convicts" due to their black and white stripes. These fish school up by the hundreds in the spring for their annual spawn. The fishing during the sheepshead spawn is unmatched when it comes to action. Once they finish spawning, they leave the big schools and migrate out into the Gulf making them a hard target in the warmer months. Sheepshead makes for some exceptional table fare and is one of the best eating inshore species on the Gulf Coast.
Red Snapper
The American Red Snapper is a staple when it comes to fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. These hard fighting fish are the most common fish to catch when bottom fishing. They can be caught a variety of different ways including live bait, cut bait, and artificial lures. Red Snapper are a beautiful fish that offer excellent table fare for anyone who enjoys fresh gulf seafood.
Mangrove Snapper (Black Snapper)
The Mangrove Snapper is a species native to the western Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda, and the Carribean Sea. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, including brackish and fresh waters, and even in deeper depths of salt water. These beautiful fish provide excellent table fare for anyone who enjoys fresh seafood.
Flounder
Flounder are a flat predatory fish that lay on the bottom and cover themselves with sand/mud and wait for a baitfish to swim by. The Gulf has two species of flounder. The Southern Flounder is usually much larger and more common than the Gulf Flounder. The Gulf Flounder can be distinguished by its 3 pronounced spots in a triangle pattern. These fish can be hard to find, but once caught, are some of the best tasting fish in the Gulf of Mexico.