Last Updated on June 11, 2014
In the surf, the cool weather fish are starting to show up. Reports of Blue Fish, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead and Pompano are starting to come in. These fish are most often caught in the cooler months here in Florida and they are starting to show up!
Blue Fish
- Very aggressive feeders, will hit anything moving
- Sharp teeth can cut normal fishing line easily
- 12″ to fork minimum limit
Spanish Mackerel
- Responds well to fast moving minnow type lures
- Very sharp teeth
- 14″ to fork minimum size limit
Sheepshead
- Hangs out around pilons and other structure
- Very hard mouth, sharp hooks are needed
- 12″ minimum size limit
Pompano
- Found behind the breaking waves in the surf
- Sand fleas are the best, but shrimp and clam work well
- 11″ minimum size limit
Daniel Hagan has been fishing Florida’s shores since 1985 and writing about it for more than 20 years. As Managing Editor of FloridaShoreFishing.com, he shares firsthand experience covering surf and pier fishing, tackle, techniques, and Florida’s coastal species.