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What’s Biting – December

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What’s Biting – December | Navarre Kayak Fishing

Inshore fishing is always action packed during the month of December. Kayak fisherman along the Emerald Coast have the opportunity to target a wide variety of species. As the water temperatures drop the Speckled Trout will transition to canals, channels, and bayous. Redfish will stage on the outside of bayous and Sheepshead will invade the bridges. Striper will make their way down the rivers to feed on Mullet in the worst weather of the year. Ya, December is an exciting month and it’s full of opportunity.  Continue reading “What’s Biting – December” and let us help you catch more fish.

Speckled Trout

The Speckled Trout bite will be excellent throughout the month of December. The cooler weather will concentrate the fish in predictable areas. Once you find a productive area, it will stay productive until the weather changes drastically. (Temperature, rain, or wind) This is a great time of year to throw suspending lures, such as a Egret Baits Zombie R.I.P. Stik or a MirrOdine 17MR. Fishing slow is the key to success, the fish are keyed in on dying baitfish and the correct presentation will make all of the difference.

Navarre Kayak Fishing Charters December

Slot Redfish

Slot Redfish feed primarily on crustaceans and near bayous, rivers, and canals. The north winds provide calm water and perfect conditions for targeting these beautiful fish in the Santa Rosa Sound. The kayak allows for a quiet approach and makes sight fishing a blast. We like to throw a Matrix Shad in Ultra-Violet paired with a ¼ ounce jig head. This combination does a great job at mimicking a small Shrimp and isn’t often overlooked.

Navarre Kayak Fishing Charters December

Sheepshead

Sheepshead is a nice change of pace come December and can be found on a variety of inshore structure, such as bridges, jetties, and deeper docks. The fish will remain in these areas until they spawn. Sheepshead are easily targeted using Fiddler Crabs, Shrimp, and Oysters. They can be finicky and the bait must appear as naturally as possible, small hooks, fluorocarbon, and braided line increases your chances of feeling the bite.

What's Biting - December

Striped Bass

The water temperature is continuing to drop and the Striper’s are making their way down the rivers. These fish are extremely nomadic and spend a ton of time chasing Mullet during the winter months. Striper are low light feeders and a blast to catch on topwater lures. It will take sometime to find the big ones but it’s worth the chase.

Navarre Kayak Fishing Charters What's Biting - December

Next month we will elaborate on Striper fishing in “What’s Biting – January”

Staying warm is the most important aspect of fishing this time of year. As the temperatures continue to drop throughout the month, do not be afraid to fish during the middle of the day. Unlike the months prior, the best times to fish in December are often during the warmest parts of the day.

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What’s Biting – November

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What’s Biting – November | Navarre Kayak Fishing

As temperatures along the Emerald Coast begin to decrease, the fishing is only getting better. November is one of the best months for kayak fishing and avid angler’s from across the country arrive in town to take advantage. This month the inshore waterways are full of action from Redfish, Bull Reds, Speckled Trout, and Flounder.  Continue reading “What’s Biting – November” and let us help you catch more fish.

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Bull Redfish

The Bull Reds school up throughout November in large bodies of water, such as Pensacola Bay, the Santa Rosa Sound, and Choctawhatchee Bay.  How do you find them?  It’s simple. Look for birds, boats, and boiling water.  Approach the areas carefully and always keep an eye out for boaters.  Schooling Bull Reds are easily caught using 1-2 OZ. SPRO Saltwater Jigs and a 6-8” Curly Tail Grubs.  Throw right into the commotion and hold on, it won’t take long before your line becomes tight.  Apply as much pressure as possible and end the fight quickly.  After landing the fish, snap a quick photo, and take the time to revive them properly.  Bull Reds play a vital role in ensuring the future of our fishery.  Without them, there won’t be any slot fish to keep.

Navarre Kayak Fishing Charters November

Slot Redfish

Slot Red’s will school up like their larger brethren and can be found cruising the shallows throughout the upper bays and the Santa Rosa Sound. They primarily feed on smaller crustaceans and have a hard time resisting a well-placed soft plastic lure.  Sight fishing for Redfish is an incredible experience and one of our favorite ways to catch them from the kayak.  The ability to stand and cast makes sight fishing a breeze.  Kayaks are small and allow you to approach areas quickly and quietly.

Navarre Kayak Fishing Charters November

Speckled Trout

The Speckled Trout bite is full of actions in November.  As the water temperature declines, the Speckled Trout will begin moving towards their winter time haunts.  The fish will transition from the grass flats to protected bayous and canals throughout Northwest Florida.  While transitioning, the Speckled Trout will feed heavily and are usually found around large schools of Mullet.  November is an excellent month to throw topwater lures such as the Jackall Bonnie and the Rapala Skitter V.  Speckled Trout can be finicky while transitioning and switching lures is often the key to success.  If the fish are hesitant to eat, try switching over to a jerkbait or a twitchbait.  The Rapala Shadow Rap Shad and MirrOlure MR17 are both excellent choices.

Navarre Kayak Fishing Charters November

Flounder

The Inshore Flounder bite will be in full swing the first half of the month and will slowly die off as the month progresses.  Understanding the fall migration pattern makes targeting Flounder fairly easy both inshore and nearshore.  Throughout November, the fish will be staging near the passes, preparing to push offshore and spawn.  We prefer to target Flounder by throwing soft plastic along the edge of grass flats, docks, and rock walls throughout the Santa Rosa Sound.  Flounder are ambush predators and are always on the hunt for an easy meal.  While targeting Flounder, your lure should maintain constant contact with the bottom of the sea floor.  If you’re fishing in the middle of the water column you will greatly reduce your chances of enticing a Flounder to eat.  We prefer to throw Matrix Shad’s in Ultra-Violet with a 5/16-3/8 OZ jighead while targeting Flounder on the grass flats.

Navarre Kayak Fishing Charters November

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