As we pass the autumnal equinox on Saturday, Gulf water temperatures in the record-high 80s will begin dropping. Happily, the fishin's already hopping, and should only get better, offshore, inshore and in Lake Okeechobee.
The weather and fish have been very cooperative for anglers taking advantage of the September weekends in addition to the fall red snapper season, the reopening of gray triggerfish and gag grouper, plus lots of other tasty bottom fish and pelagics.
Hurricane Idalia dealt a blow (get it?) to Southwest Florida fishing efforts this week. But the outlook for a new fall season, beginning Friday, is remarkably bright.
Hurricane Idalia dealt a blow (get it?) to Southwest Florida fishing efforts this week. But the outlook for a new fall season, beginning Friday, is remarkably bright.
We're betting you didn't notice the official passing of the Dog Days of Summer on Aug. 11. That's when the dog star, Sirius, was supposed to turn down the heat. Oh well!