Sight-Fishing Redfish on the Flats
Crystal clear water and tailing redfish making for world-class sight-fishing. Skinny water specialists having banner days.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 75°F
- Moon
- First Quarter
- Tide / flow
- Higher tides pushing fish onto shallow flats
- Weather
- Sunny, calm to light SE wind, visibility 6+ feet
New to these readings? What do water temp, cfs, tide, and moon phase actually mean for fishing?
What's Biting
Redfish
Gold spoons and shrimp flies
Black Drum
Shrimp on bottom
Spotted Seatrout
DOA shrimp
What's Next
Perfect conditions for sight fishing this week. Higher spring tides pushing reds onto the flats in groups of 3-8 fish. Stealth is key — long casts and light tackle required.
Context
Mosquito Lagoon water clarity has improved significantly this spring compared to recent years.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.