Port Mansfield Fishing Report

Jun 5, 2024

GOOD. 85 degrees. Water is still elevated and the winds continue to blow. Scattered redfish are still holding in the flats with the occasional big trout. Mansfield Knockers early have produced the best bites. Most fish leave the skinny flats after water temps warm up where they stage along deeper drop offs. Here we have to switch to smaller profile baits and the junior Wig-A-Lo’s has been the go-to bait. Flounder have been making their appearance in fair numbers as well. Report by Captain Wayne Davis, Hook Down Charters. Despite the windy conditions, the fishing has been great this last week in Port Mansfield. The water on the flats is extremely clear due to the incoming tides, as well as the grass that helps filtrate the water. Floating grass this time of year can be difficult to fish in, a way to deal with this is, we are throwing our lures between the rows of floating grass. The best type of lure to throw in floating grass is a soft plastic with a 1/16 ounce or heavier hook and work in the middle of the water column. In dirty or off colored water, we are throwing dark colors, purple, deep blues, dark green and in clear water, pink, chartreuse and bone. Presentation can make a huge difference, especially when the water is clear and the barometric pressure is high, downsizing can be crucial at times. Identifying and locating baitfish along a shoreline or structure is important to focus on when deciding where to plant yourself and make a wade. Locating 3-5 inch bait flipping, dirty water in knee to waist deep water is the ideal place to be! Stay safe, courteous and hydrated out there on the water, and as always tight lines! Report by Captain Reanna DeLaCruz, Captain Reanna’s Baffin Bay Adventures.

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