How do you catch fish in the Indian River Lagoon?

DOWN AT THE LAGOON For the big reds, use cut baits, crabs and large shrimp. If they’re aggressive, switch over to artificial baits. Slot-sized reds will readily hit live and artificial baits. Fish for trout on shallow flats during low-light periods with topwater lures.

What is the best bait for Indian River?

Live shrimp is by far the most popular live bait in use around here and is available in most tackle shops. Other popular baits are live finger mullet, about three to six inches in length and in the summertime, live pigfish. I fish live baits primarily with two rigs with as little terminal tackle as possible.

Can I fish in the Indian River Lagoon Estuary?

Fishing in the Indian River Lagoon system offers anglers a variety of species to target and can be enjoyed by all sorts of anglers.

What is the best bait for inshore saltwater fishing?

Shrimp are definitely one of the best saltwater baits out there. Shirmp Lures not only are they a favorite meal of saltwater fish, but you can also use shrimp as saltwater bait when you’re fishing from a bridge, pier, bank or boat. Different-size fish will hit on different-size shrimp.

How deep is the Indian River Lagoon?

4 feet
The lagoon is unique among Florida estuaries because of its limited exchange of water with the open ocean. There are only five inlets along the lagoon’s 156-mile length, and the inlets are broadly spaced along the lagoon’s length. The lagoon’s depth averages only 4 feet.

What colors attract saltwater fish?

In saltwater, red, orange, blue and black work best early in the day. When the sun is bright, switch to white, green and chartreuse. Red, orange and blue are best when the water isn’t clear. In freshwater, use dark colors at night and when the sun is bright.

Are there sharks in the Indian River Lagoon?

“We chose to study bull sharks because the Indian River Lagoon is an important bull shark nursery and because they’re found throughout the lagoon.” The bull shark population is unknown, but they were the most abundant shark species caught in the lagoon for a Harbor Branch study from 2016-18, accounting for 42%.