BRADENTON -- There are a couple of exciting state park events coming up over the next couple of weeks. At the beginning of the month, several species of grouper closed to recreational and commercial harvest starting January 1 in Florida state waters of the Atlantic, including Monroe County. Captain Rick Grassett reported that large ladyfish, mixed with trout and blues, are plentiful on deep grass flats close to passes. Although ladyfish are not usually targeted, they are a nice diversion for anglers focused on action while searching for other species often found in the same environment.
Fishing Updates
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Sneek Peek of Yellow Fever Creek Preserve in Cape Coral Jan 11.
Plant and Wildlife Walk in Sarasota Jan. 15
Weekend Forecast
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High pressure will remain north of the waters through Thursday then move into the Atlantic on Friday and continue to influence the region through the weekend
Thursday
East winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
2013/01/10Thu06:29 a.m.-0.86L
2013/01/10Thu01:22 p.m.1.1H
2013/01/10Thu04:49 p.m.0.92L
2013/01/10Thu10:48 p.m.2.33H
Friday
Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
2013/01/11Fri07:14 a.m.-0.87L
2013/01/11Fri01:53 p.m.1.11H
2013/01/11Fri05:47 p.m.0.83L
2013/01/11Fri11:40 p.m.2.29H
Saturday
East winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
2013/01/12Sat07:54 a.m.-0.78L
2013/01/12Sat02:19 p.m.1.13H
2013/01/12Sat06:44 p.m.0.73L
Sunday
Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters a light chop.
2013/01/13Sun12:31 a.m.2.18H
2013/01/13Sun08:32 a.m.-0.63L
2013/01/13Sun02:43 p.m.1.19H
2013/01/13Sun07:42 p.m.0.62L
Solunar Forecast