feelin looney about the lagooney

SS Canoe

im from Vero and love redfish. we get on them pretty well here, but i have been researching the mosquito lagoon and it seems that it is unmatched when it comes reds. So a buddy and I decided it was necessary to make the trip up. we are going to stay for a couple nights giving us plenty of time to get at em. I was just wondering if someone could give me a couple hints about this thriving ecosystem. i was looking at cumcumber island and it looks great as well as the entire north end where all the spoil islands are. yes? no? any tips are much appreciated. im looking to catch my first red on fly and the mosquito lagoon seems to be the place to do it. All catch and releasefor us. i know how it is to have outsiders fishing your flats. these arent my fish they're yours. i would just like to feel one tuggin on my 7wt. thank you

hunterjw

The areas around cucumber island are good along with the entire south end. It does receive a lot of pressure because of its "world famous status". I personally find the Indian River and other areas to be more productive. By no means am I saying that the lagoon is bad fishing, it just receives a lot of hype...the fish move a lot so I would recommend hopping around to multiple spots (if you are not on fish in 20 minutes move..) Whales Tale (south end) is another "world famous spot" you can't miss it because of all the boats around it boat there are some big schools there (if targeting over slot fish). Nonetheless the area is beautiful and you will def. catch fish if you put time into it. Good luck!

72soa

Here is a tip: there is no place like home. I fish ML a lot. The place is beat hard. The fish are skittish and can be hard to find. I would hazard to say that the fishing in Vero should be/probably is better.

Pescatoral Pursuit

Friend, the Lagoon belongs to the Parks Service, not any locals. And they let you keep as many as are legally allowable.

I hear tell the IRL (north of Haulover) is pretty well on fire with big Reds right now, and is accessable from the Lagoon. Take some time to locate main channels/ flats from google earth, then when you get there, motor til you see disturbed water but dont run up on their backs. Stealth is the key and even a trollling motor will sometimes set them off.

If you get on a school and they won't bite anything, leave. Theyve been hammered too hard. Try poling down a flat, and sight casting to potholes, singles, and small schools.

Be out there before the sunrise, and find your spot, cause the AM bite will usually turn off between 9-10.

CATTLE MAN

I FISH BETWEEN VERO AND FT PIERCE ON A REGULAR BASIS ,,I THINK YOUR JUST IN NEED OF NEW SCENERY,,BUT UNTIL YOU LEARN THE AREA YOU'LL DRIVE 2 HRS FOR LESS FISH THAN YOU GET IN YOUR BACKYARD,,IKNOW BOTH AREAS VERY WELL AND IM 2 HRS AWAY FROM ML ALSO,,BUT I'VE NEVER BEEN ''ALONE'' AT ML BUT MORE TIMES THAN NOT I AM IN VERO,,,I KNOW THE AREA LET ME KNOW IF TOU WANNA GO I CAN MEET YOU OVER THERE

SS Canoe

CATTLE MAN wrote: »

I FISH BETWEEN VERO AND FT PIERCE ON A REGULAR BASIS ,,I THINK YOUR JUST IN NEED OF NEW SCENERY,,BUT UNTIL YOU LEARN THE AREA YOU'LL DRIVE 2 HRS FOR LESS FISH THAN YOU GET IN YOUR BACKYARD,,IKNOW BOTH AREAS VERY WELL AND IM 2 HRS AWAY FROM ML ALSO,,BUT I'VE NEVER BEEN ''ALONE'' AT ML BUT MORE TIMES THAN NOT I AM IN VERO,,,I KNOW THE AREA LET ME KNOW IF TOU WANNA GO I CAN MEET YOU OVER THERE

yeah its the scenery change and a buddy and i are just looking for a fun filled few days. its always cool to be able to locate fish in a new place. im not positive on when we are actually goin to head the way.