Captain Favorite's Weekend Fishing Forecast Jan. 17, 2013

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

Sneek Peek of Yellow Fever Creek Preserve in Cape Coral Jan 11.

• Take a guided tour of Yellow Fever Creek Preserve in Cape Coral from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 11. This preserve is not yet open to the public, so take this opportunity to get a sneed peak with an experienced naturalist. Closed toe shoes are recommended. There is an $8 per person charge. More details will be provided upon registration; call 239-549-4606.
  

Plant and Wildlife Walk in Sarasota Jan. 15

• Jeff Weber, Sarasota County enviormental specialist, will lead participants on a nature hike through the pine flatwoods and oak hammocks of Red Bug Slough Preserve (5200 Beneva Road, Sarasota) from 9 to 11 a.m., describing plants and wildlife encountered along the way. Space is limited to 20. Register online at www.scgov.net (click "Calendar" on the left) or call 941-861-5000. 

Weekend Forecast

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

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