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

75°F

Water temp · 7-day

First Quarter

Moon phase

Higher tides pushing fish onto shallow flats

Tide / flow

Sunny, calm to light SE wind, visibility 6+ feet

Weather

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What's biting

Hot

Redfish

Gold spoons and shrimp flies

Active

Black Drum

Shrimp on bottom

Active

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.

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