We are still enjoying clear water but the weather conditions have been more of a challenge. Winds, rain and air temperatures have been less than desirable. A few Pompano, a couple of Flounder and Red Drum were decked during the week. There were a few reports of a few small Spanish being caught early mornings.
Steve M. did most of the damage on the few Pompano that came by. He caught several during the week. Fresh Ghost Shrimp and Sand Fleas were his choice bait. Paul and I toted a skunk several days but Paul managed to put one 31 inch Red on the deck. After a quick picture, it was quickly released. I caught one fish all week that was Paul’s featured guest for dinner.
Species caught: Spanish Mackerel, Red Drum, Flounder, Bluefish and Pompano. Bait: Bring your own.
Water temperature: 59-62
MM | DD | TIME
(EST) | WDIR | WSPD
kts | GST
kts | WVHT
ft | DPD
sec | APD
sec | MWD | PRES
in | PTDY
in | ATMP
°F | WTMP
°F | DEWP
°F | SAL
psu | VIS
nmi | TIDE
ft |
12 | 18 | 9:18 pm | NNW | 5.1 | 7.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.34 | - | 42.3 | 60.6 | - | - | - | - |
12 | 18 | 9:12 pm | NNW | 4.1 | 6.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.34 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
12 | 18 | 9:06 pm | N | 4.1 | 6.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.34 | - | 42.3 | 61.0 | - | - | - | - |
12 | 18 | 9:00 pm | NNW | 5.1 | 7.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.33 | +0.08 | 42.6 | 60.8 | - | - | - | - |
12 | 18 | 8:54 pm | NNW | 6.0 | 8.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.33 | - | 42.8 | 60.6 | - | - | - | - |
12 | 18 | 8:48 pm | N | 5.1 | 8.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.33 | - | 42.8 | 60.6 | - | - | - | - |
12 | 18 | 8:42 pm | N | 6.0 | 7.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.32 | - | 43.0 | 60.6 | - | - | - | - |
12 | 18 | 8:36 pm | N | 7.0 | 8.9 | - | - | - | - | 30.32 | - | 43.0 | 60.4 | - | - | - | - |
12 | 18 | 8:30 pm | N | 6.0 | 8.9 | - | - | - | - | 30.32 | - | 43.0 | 60.4 | - | - | - | - |
12 | 18 | 8:24 pm | NNW | 6.0 | 8.0 | - | - | - | - | 30.31 | - | 43.2 | 60.3 | - | - | - | - |
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Tides for the week: Full Moon Friday Jan. 10, 2020.
Sunrise: 6:34am Sunset: 4:46pm
Thursday 19th. 11:05am Low 0.0 1:00am High 0.7 4:03pm 0.6
Friday 10:25am Low 0.2 6:42pm High 0.7
Saturday 4:22am Low 0.1 6:49pm High 0.9
Sunday 4:51am Low -0.2 7:01pm High 1.1
Monday 5:31am Low -0.5 7:19pm High 1.3
Tuesday 6:17am Low -0.6 7:47pm High 1.3
Wednesday 25th. 7:05am Low -0.7 8:22pm High 1.4 New Moon
Sunrise:6:37am Sunset: 4:49pm
The Marine forecast for the next several days is:
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING
TONIGHT
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet with
occasional seas up to 8 feet. Dominant period 4 seconds.
Protected waters choppy.
THURSDAY
Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet. Dominant period 4 seconds.
Protected waters a choppy.
THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
East winds 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5
feet with occasional seas up to 6 feet. Dominant period 4 seconds.
Protected waters choppy.
FRIDAY NIGHT
East winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet with
occasional seas up to 9 feet. Dominant period 5 seconds.
Protected waters choppy. Slight chance of rain in the evening,
then chance of rain after midnight.
SATURDAY
East winds 25 knots with gusts to around
40 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet with occasional seas up to 9 feet
building to 6 to 9 feet with occasional seas up to 11 feet in the
afternoon. Protected waters rough. Rain.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Northeast winds 25 knots. Gusts to
40 knots until early morning. Seas 7 to 10 feet with occasional
seas up to 13 feet. Protected waters rough. Rain.
SUNDAY
North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet with
occasional seas up to 9 feet. Protected waters choppy. Rain
likely.
SUNDAY NIGHT
North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet with
occasional seas up to 8 feet. Protected waters choppy. Rain
likely in the evening, then chance of rain after midnight.
MONDAY
North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet with
occasional seas up to 8 feet. Protected waters choppy. Chance of
rain in the morning, then slight chance of rain in the afternoon.
(local forecast)
THURSDAY (57/40 rain 0% wind NE-10)
FRIRDAY (63/50 rain 10% wind NE-11)
SATURDAY (58/53 rain 90% wind NE-16)
SUNDAY (60/50 rain 80% wind N-19)
MONDAY (61/49 rain 40% wind NNW-16)
TUESDAY (67/51 rain 10% wind NNE-10)
WEDNESDAY(69/54 rain 10% wind ENE-06)
I plan to take a break from fishing until after Christmas to be with family. I hope you enjoy the time with your families as well.
Tight lines and screaming drags,
Sam
