foggy

It is very foggy right now, but it shold burn off and be a nice day...air temp is great for the last day of december...can't see the water to give those conditions, but to sound like we have some waves...the wind is calm

no reports from yesterday

starting tomorrow come early (6am) and get the best chance to win a free pass by catching the first
king
tuna
pompano
cobia

may everyone have a happy and safe new year

off site

Pier puter still down

weather is partly cloudy the water is calm and a bit dingy air temp is colder today

yesterdays catch was reported as whiting

hopefully will have pier chine back soon

remember for the old timers and info for the newbies

dedicated anglers can will a free one year pass to the pier

we give away a free pass to the angler who catches the first legal

pompano

king mackeral

cobia

tuna

off the pier

good luck to all

Down

The pier computer is down....there is a bug somewhere in the internet connection and our ISP is working on it...daily updates will be delayed, but will continue hopefully from an off pier site....please bear with us

today the water is 'muddy, but you can see clear further out...west wind and good waves
air temp great for this time of the year

the only reported catch from yesterday were the huge reds

southerly breeze

Last nights rain has passed and we have clear blue skies and a southerly wind..the waves aare picking up some and the water looks clear...air temp susposed to be close to 70 taday...should be another great day on the pier

yesterdays reported catch was limited to a few large reds..

warmer

what a difference a day makes....today we have a light south wind, clear skies and water small waves...air temp should rise throughoout the day...all in all it will be a nice day on the pier

despite the horrible conditions yesterday, the few fisherman were able to catch a few large reds

west wind

We have a west wind not to strong today...the waves are medium, sky is clear and air temp not bad for the time of the year...only bad news is the water is dirty

we were closed for Christmas yesterday so no catch report

south wind

Today we have a south wind and good size waves...air temp is way up for this time of year since the sky is overcast, can't tell about the water clarity

yesterdays catch included reds, sheepshead, and black drum

there will not be an update tomorrow and the entire pier staff want to wish you the merriest of Christmases and the Happiest and safest New Year

remember if you release a fish today, it may grow up to be caught again as a world record, then you can say I caught a worlds record fish

better

weather hasn't changed much we still have clear skies and water with a light SOUTH wind and calm seas...

a south wind is usually one of the best indicaters of warmer temps and better fishing

yesterdays catch inclued the usual big reds, blues and also some sheepshead and black drum

only 2 days to purchase gift certificates or presents from us

the pier will close at 6pm saturday and reopen 6am monday

merry christmas to all

winter

It's official winter has begun....water and skies are calm cool and clear with a light north wind

yesterday the anglers (just a few) reported big reds and blues

no reds

Same weather clear and cold both the air and water with a light north wind

no reported catches yesterday

we will close at 6pm on Christmas eve and reopen 6am Dec 26

Merry Christmas to all

c & c

Clear and cold...we have a light west wind clear skies and water...air temp 38 water 59....

besides the usual big reds yesterday catch included sheepshead and flounder

we still have a few gift certificates left

red rut

The sun is shinning, wind has died down, water is calm and clear

thats the good news

reported catch has not changed still a few big reds

gloomy day

Same report just different day

cold north wind, overcast skies, very small chop and silted water

typical of the weather for the past few days

duplicate of yesterdays and yesterdays yesterdays catch

just a few reported big reds

damp

Today it is cool, with off and on rain with a strong east wind...the water is silted up a bit and not much wave action

reported catch the same as last couple of days a few big reds

December

Cold temps again we have a north wind kinda light cold air temps calms seas and clear water

just a few large reds reported again yesterday

warmer

Good news is the air temp is much warmer this morning...bad news is all the rest....temp is susposed to drop once again...we have a strong west wind and wild surf conditions..the water while not dirty is silted up

at least one of the four fishers gave us a report of huge reds for yesterday

zippo

Not a bad day for December...air tmp 47 water 61....we have a good east wind and medium waves both the water and sky are clear

with the lack of fishers during the week its hard to get a good picture of what is actually out there none of the few fishers yesterday gave any positive reports

we still have some t shirts and gift certificates available for Christmas presents

back to normal

As reported yesterday did not think we would have such a good report....

today the sky and water are clear light wind and no waves, but it is chilly out

not many fishers ysterday and no reports

the fish are out there just did the dedicated anglers to get them

best day

Weather about the same north wind has died down some air temp 48 water 61 we got clean water and small waves

yesterdays catch was th best in several weeks had the usual big reds, blues, and sheepshead

also a couple pompano and black snapper

newcomers to the list included black drum, red snapper ( it would have been legal but they are out of season and returned) and grouper one of which was over the legal limit

for the rest of the week catch reports will be down due to the lack of fishers...yesterday proved the fish can be out there

Big Day

Another winter day...got the usual conditions northwind is not to strong, clear water and a very light chop

Yesterdays catch was an improvement over the past several days the few anglers caught the big reds, blues, also some sheepshead and pompano

bit warmer

The north wind has died down some...still not short and t shirt weather but much better then yesterday....the water is clear again will very small waves..water temp jumped up to 62...it will yoyo around 2-3 degrees until either we get a prolonged cold spell or spring comes

not many takes for the red fish reported yesterday

so far today we have a few more fishes and a fiew more fish reds and blues have been reported

brrrr

Another cold spell on the way....we have the strong north wind, cloudy water and small waves...water temp 60 air 46

yesterdays reports was big reds and a few pompano

Surfy

Got another east wind today..it is really churning up the surf...the water still looks clean and last temp was 61...air temp is much higher today...if you can cast in the wind you have a good chance of catching something

yesterdays reported catch was limited to reds and blues

Shift

The wind has shifted to the northeast today and is moving at a good clip...Air temp 43 water 62...We still have some good waves the water is riled up and silted a bit

The few fishers reported catching some big reds

still have a few gift certificates left...These can be in any amount and used for merchandise or annual passes....We also have t shirts

Frosty

A bit of nip on the pumpkin this morning...We have clear flat water and a bitter north wind

yesterday only a few souls tried and they came up with a few reds

gonna be cold the next few days...This should make for good flounder fishing

south

Finally we have a south wind...in the main season this usually predicts good to great fishing...in the winter time it can help....with the south wind we hae warmer air temps and good size waves....the water is clean but stirred up by the wave action

yesterdays catch included reds, bonito, and a stray pompano or two

Foggy

Both the air and water temp are around 64 creating some ground fog...we have a light west wind, the water is riled up and looks like a wash board close to shore and some nice swells at the end


yesterdays catch included some reds, blues and the bonito are back in force

Windy

We have a strong east wind today...Air temp is a pleasant 61 and header up while the water remains at 64...Got some good wave action and the water is a bit silted from all the wind and waves

yesterdays catch was reported as reds and sheepshead...They have already caught some reds today

another chilly day in paradise

we have another beatiful day here at the pier even though it might be a little chilly. the water is flat and crystal clear today but no fisherman have shown up. this is expected this time of the year even though some fish can still be caught.

yesterday was the same as day before; no fisherman to speak of, so nothing was reported to the pier staff.

put a coulpe of extra layers of clothes on and come on down and have some fun.

Good looking day

The actual air temp is a bit cok but not bad for december....it's a lovely sunny day with no wind or waves..the water is back to crystal clear and holding at 64

yesterdays catch was again limited by the number of anglers...we had reports of huge reds and black snapper

Thoughts of spring 

Clearing

We have a cool north wind which has knocked down the waves, and mostly cleared up the water

water temp 64 air temp 46

the few fishers we had yesterday did not bother to give us any catch reports

another proud king catcher 

Don't worry he gently put in back 

Changes

After months of clear water, we have a day of riled up...got a west wind medium swells and the riled up water

another day with not many fishers, but those out out managed to catch a few reds and blues

want to thank every one who has sent pictures of their catch...will publish them on this blog

Yucky day

After many good days, we were due for a few bad weather ones..it is overcast will about 98 pct humidity today...no rain yet but could happen...air temp is great no jacket needed (execpt for possible rain)....the gulf is riled up the light wind from the southeast and big swells have it stirred up.... good news is that when you come out today there will be lots f room and not many people to crowd around you

yesterday catch reflected the rain not many fishers and only a few reds and blues

rainy days and sunday

today it started out as a rainy and windy day, but by noon it cleared up. water is rough and clean. not many people fishing today so no reports as of yet.

yesterday they caught black drum, red drum, whiting, blue and pompano.

this afternoon looks goooood so come try your luck.

What Devan uses for bait

Avoid the crowds

We have an east wind today clear seas and waves from the southeast..it could shape up for a nice day of fishing...the wind is light and the skies a bit overcast

Yesterdays catch included black drum, reds, whitng, sheepshead, and pompano.....looks like mackeral are gone but one could still show up

you can avoid the mall crowds and christmas shop here....we have items for any budget, from drink huggies to season passes ...t shirts, hats and gift certificates

Kevin the red 

Nice day

You could not ask for a better day in late November. The skies and water are clear...water temp 64 air 61...we have a slight northeast wind and small waves out of the southwest

yesterday they had some good runs of bonito, reds, and blus with a few pompano caught for good measure

bring some leftovers and see if the fish eat turkey

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

today is turkey day and the weather has been good to us today. it is warm for this time of year though we do have a gusty west wind which is making the water choppy. it is too early to tell if the water clarity is affected.

yesterdays catch was a patriotic day with red whiting blue and a couple of pompano thrown in for good measure.

after eating turkey come out to the pier to work off some of that stuffing and try your luck.

it took all three to land this one 

holiday eve

This will be your last chance to catch your thanksgiving turkeyfish....today it is clear and cool we have a slight north wind, clear skies and water with just a small chop....air temp 51 water temp 63

not much business or fish yesterday...only reports were some bonito that got off before arriving on the pier

clear and chilly

A big change from yesterday...now we have a west wind, clear skies and seas, and a surface temp of 47. Waves are coming out of the southwest

Didn't have many fishers yesterday and only bonito were reported as caught

Give a big thanks to Joe Whiteaker....He gave easy to understand directions to change the fishing report link on our web site from the charter boat site to this one

warmer

Air temp is up to 55 this morning...we have a light rain/heavy mist will should stop when the sun come up...not much change in the water still clear calm with a light wast wind

yesterdays catch included a few good runs of bonito and just a couple of pompano

tad warmer

Wind has shifted to the east today...we have a surface temp of 59 and a water temp of 68...the water is still clear with small waves

yesterdays catch had the usual suspects i.e. bonito, reds, and blues

come on out and catch your thanksgiving dinner

finally new pictures have been posted to our web site...we will post any pictures recieved here either on the blog or web site

they fishing report link as many know no longer displays the reports it used to...the owner of the link changed something...if anyone knows enough html to change that link to a new address please contach the pier at 244 1023 or email and islandpier@cybertron.com and we will at a link to this blog

Slowing down

Another cold day with clear skies and water...Wind still out of the north and just small waves

air temp low 40's water temp 68

yesterdays reported catch was limited to bonitos

so far today we have heard of bonitos and reds

Cool

Its still chilly outside conditions are still about the same....Clear calm water and the darn north wind

yesterday they had strong runs of blues and bonito with a few scattered big reds

Cold

It is cold...We have a north wind calm seas excellent visibility and a lot of new beach

yesterdays report was one spanish

today so far they have caught some big reds and bonito

winter time is upon us

Chilly

Big temperature change....Wind is cold and out of the north....The gulf is still clear with small swells...A lot of the beach is back

nothing to brag about in yesterdays catch...They got another good run of bonito and a few spanish and reds

south wind

The first south wind in a good whle....usually it creates the best fishing conditions...along with the south wind we have good waves, clear water, and sunny skies...an ideal day for fishing in November

yesterdays catch and the usual good bonito run and a flag series thats reds, whiting, and blues

so far not many out here to take advantage of these great conditions

Variety

Another great day on the coast...Temp should get close to 80 today...We have an east wind, so so waves and clear water

Yesterdays catch included reds, spanish, whiting, bonito, blues, pompano, and flounder.

Several kings were hooked but none landed

Nice conditions

We have a good east wind, medium waves, and clear water...Temp is still 72...Air temp is susposed to get to 80 and the skies are clear....You could not ask for a better day in November

Yesterdays catch included a few kings, spanish, whiting, blues, pompano, and again whole lot of bonito

good wind

This morning the wind is brisk and out of the east...we have some good waves, clear skies and water

yesterdays catch included a few kings, flounder blues and a bunch f bonito

so far today they have caught a few kings and more bonito its shaping up to be a good day

Chilly

Temperature has dropped..Water temp still 72...Skies and gulf clear with a light chop...Wind is out of the northeast and we have some small waves

there has already been reports of king being caught today

yesterdays catch was reported as kinda slim and included king, spanish. Bonito, and blues

wind

Got a small change of direction today...anytime the wind changes to anything except dead north, the fishing usually picks up...today it is west of north still light but good enough to create some waves...the water is still clear and the sky a bit overcast

already today a king has been caught...long as we have waves fishing should be good

yesterdays catch was mostly about good bottom catches...reports were bonito, blues, whiting, black drum, black snapper, and flounder

another cold snap is on the way will have to wait and see how it efects the fishing

Chamber of commerce day

Another beautiful day...We have a light north wind calm seas clear skies and water...water temp 72

fishing was slow yesterday just a few reds, bonito, whiting and a stray sheepshead reported

Great day

It is a picture perfect day...Clear skies and water a very slight north wind and some small waves

yesterdays catch included bonito still catching all a persons needs, reds, flounder, pompano, Spanish, and black drum...The fish are still out there come and try your luck

long range weather forecast predicts another cold snap for Sunday morning

larger king

We have some fog today, but it should burn off and be another great afternoon and evening...the wind is very slight and out of the again sigh north...no waves but some nice swells and clear water

had a 20 plus king caught yesterday...they also got a few smaller ones... the rest of the reported catch was more bonito, reds, a few pompano, spanish, blaack drum, and whiting

all in all it was a good week end of fishing the weather was nice and there were fish to catch

Bonito invasion continues

Today the skies a cloudy which usually helps fishing...Wind is light out of the southeast..We have some good waves and clear water

As with the past few days bonito and skipjack were all over the pier....They also landed some KINGS, reds, pompano, Spanish, and blues

we do have an entry in the pier king contest

Say king

Not many but one was caught yesterday and they have had a couple today...Believe when the wind picked up and is still from the east had something to do with it

As above the wind s stronger out of the east we have nice waves and clear water and skies

besides the king yesterdays catch included herds of bonito and skipjack, with reds pompano Spanish and blues mixed in

weather is susposed to be about the same tomorrow should be another good day fishing

East wind

Had a wind shift and fishing picked up...Early reports are a bonito on every cast...Yes they tell fishing right now fishing is that good

the water and skies are clear we have some small waves...Everything looks good

yesterdays catch included the usual suspects bonito, Spanish, skipjack, blues, and pompano

don't know how many beautiful days are left, come out and enjoy some of them

Sunny

Its a beautiful day...Clear skies and water a light north wind and just some small waves on the gulf

yesterdays catch was highlighted by all the bonito and skipjack one wanted to catch....There were also reports of some scattered pompano

today is starting out about the same

getting there

Yesterdays rain did not keep the fish away...the few anglers we had landed a variety of species including pompano, reds, blues, skipjack, spanish, and whiting... except for the skipjack most of the other species were scattered

Weather has cleared up...today we have clear skies a light north (again) wind, calm seas, and clear water

Nov

November is starting the same as October left off...We have another north wind, clear water, and small waves with a 72 temp

Again the same fish are being caught, pompano, bonito, reds, blues, spanish, and skipjack

while the season is slowing down there are still fish to be caught

 

last day of rodeo

Still the junior angler prize is up for grabs...no entries....any fish caught my an angler 12 or under can will this prize

same weather..got the east wind blowing strong great waves...clear water an a temp of 71

yesterdays catch was okay.. got some pompano flounder, reds, blues, and skipjack

for boaters a reminder that this is the last day of red snapper season

new wind

Finally something other then a north wind....today it has shifted to the east and may being still shifting to a little south of east as the day goes on...fisherman know the southeast is the best wind for the pier

the water is still clear and we have some fishing size waves...temp 72

yesterday saw a big increase in the daily catch..had a good run of bonito, still acres of skipjack, along with spanish, reds, blues, pompano, and flounder

all in all a good day of fishing

Fish

Broken record on the weather...Cool north wind crystal clear water and small waves...Temp 72 this morning

more fish showed up yesterday..At time there were acres and acres of skipjack...They also reported some Spanish, reds, blues, bonito, and pompano...

rumor has it that bonito are striking about anything this morning

Better fishing

Conditions still about the same...Water temperature 72 crystal clear light north wind small waves...The sand bars are still looking for a permanent place

more fish showed up yesterday that had a huge catch of reds, some Spanish, skipjack, blues, and a few black snapper...

so far there is no entry in the junior angler category for the pier...12 and under catch a fish enter it in the rodeo and win a prize..Times running out for this one

Sand

The beach and sandbars are changing daily...It will be interesting to see where they finally end up

weather almost no change still a north wind which knocks down any waves and crystal clear water

yesterdays catch was kind of light again a few Spanish skipjack and reds.

water temp

This cold snap has dropped the water temperature to 73...we still have clear and calm seas with a light chilly north wind

not many fishers but they did report catches of skipjack and reds

Cold

Weather conditions the same...Cold north wind that keeps the waves down and clear water

the beach is still growing another 100 feet added over night

no fish were reported yesterday...One of the reasons, not very many hard core fishers were out

Windy

Feels like winter is here...We have a strong north wind which is bringing down the temperature....Wind has knocked down all the waves, so it is flat and clear

yesterdays catch was again on the small side, just a few flounder, Spanish and blues

Cool

Our first of many cool nights....The wind is out of the north and we have some nice waves and swells....Water is still very clean

not much action yesterday a few Spanish, flounder, and blues

the sand bars have moved again..We gained 30-40 feet of beach sand overnight

cool

Our first of several cool nights....still have the dreaded north wind, good waves and swells, and clean water

yesterdays catch not much just a few spanish, blues and flounder

overnight the beach grew by 30-40 feet the sandbars have moved and will continue to move can make for some interesting fishing

NORTH AGAIN

Wind has shifted to the north again...Expecting some cool temperatures the water is still clear and the waves have dropped a bit but still 2-3

fishing remains slow just a couple of good Spanish runs and some blues

Wilma

We are seeing the first signs of Wilma...Our wind is still light and from the south, but the seas are building and the water stirred up...It is still clean..Just hard to see into because of the wave action

yesterdays catch included some more good runs of Spanish, skipjack, blues and reds

if you have children don't forget tomorrows children fishing rodeo here at the pier...$10.oo covers a you keep rod and reel t-shirt, lunch and a bunch of fun...Hours are from 9am-noon for more information contact the fishing rodeo 837-6734

change

Finally a small change in the weather.....today we still have the clear water but the wind has finally shifted to the south and some small waves...this should really help fishing if it holds for a day or two

yesterday we had several great runs of spanish, they would only stay in 15-20 minutes, but when they were there everybdy was getting them ...also a few black snapper were reported

already getting more spanish today

similiar

running out of words for the same thing....north wind clear clam water....perhaps wilma will change things for us ..

yesterdays report again about the same a few reds, blues, skipjack and a couple of flounder


today a whole herd of spanish came in stayed for about 30 minutes....a good sign there

???

Still the same...north wind clear and calm seas...not many fish

yesterdays report included a few blues, skipjack, and reds along with one cuda

more of the same

It's being to sound like a broken record...still have the north wind calm seas and clear water....

the fish are still staying off the hooks...just a couple of pompano and a few skipjacks yesterday

plan now for this week end..the destin rodeo will stage the second annual

rootin tootin rodeo round-up this saturday from 9am to noon at the pier...this is a kids fishing tournament...$10. entry fee gets rod/reel to kkep, t-shirt, and lunch...for more information contact the destin rodeo office 837-6734

north wind

wather conditions remain unchanged today still a north wind calm and clear seas

the fishing is abnormally slow for this time of the year just a few hardtails and flounder reported

we need for the wnd to change the things will pick up

still slow

I think if the north wind ever stops and turns from the south things will bust wide open

the northwind is stronger today the seas are still calm and clear the only reports received from yesterday were a few spanish and hardtails

leading in the pier catagory

king 17.6
pompano 3.2
spanish 3.6
jack crevalle 29.0

waiting

Slow day on the pier yesterday....the only thing reported were a few spanish

conditions are the same...an east wind calm clear seas

fish should be here...

hoping this lull in fishing ends and they start up again...

slow

Fishing slowed down yesterday....just a few spanish and blues reported...could very well have been more but don't want to speculate

the weather conditions about the same...wind is still light but now out of the east...water still clear and small waves from the south east

if the wind continues to shift and gets south or southeast fishing should pick up

warmer water

Water tmp went back up to 82 its the time of the year when it will yoyo back and forth a few degrees outside of that everything remains the same...a very light north wind calm seas and clear water

there is no sign of red tide nor has there been any around the pier this season

yesterdays catch was slow..a couple of flounder, blues, hardtails, and spanish

not crowded

Holiday weekend is over and there is a fishing space reserved for you today

Weather remains about the same calm wind and seas clear water and a temp of 79

yesterdays catch was down a bit there were reports of a few pompano, spanish, slkipjack, hardtails,and a sheepshead

cool temps

The air temp got into the high 50's last night...water temp still a warm 80...seas are flat calm with perfect visibility and almost no wind

there are still some alwives around the pier cigar fish are scarce

yesterdays catch slowed down a bit with only a few pompano, skipjack, and hardtails reported

good conditions

the wind has changed just a bit today..it very light and a little west of north...we have more ripples then waves and they are coming from the southwest...the water is crystal clear temp still 82

yesterdays catch picked up some..we did not have kings reported but heard about
spanish, reds, skipjack, hardtails, a few pompano, and blues

slower

Water temp is still a nice 82...seas are clear and calm with a slight north wind

yesterdays catch included a few schoolie kings, spanish, reds and hardtails, as usual there may have been more caught but not told to us...

so far the rodeo entries for the pier are pompano 2.4 king 17.6

no entries so far for spanish, jack carvalle or the junior angler

more fish

We have a cold front coming through today or tomorrow...this will knock the temperature down 5-10 degrees. in the mean time its a bit misty out with some periods of light rain..the wind has calmed down and is light out of the north..the seas are still clear and calm

yesterdays catch was a flag waver they got red, white, and blue....also kings at least one good size and several schoolies, spanish, skipjack, hardtails, and pompano..all in all a good day catching

the cooler temperatures should make for a enjoyable fishing weekend

fish

As perdicted the seas calmed down and fish started biting....today we have calm seas still a north wind and very clear water

So far the largest king mackeral caught in the entire destin rodeo has been off your pier. proves that you dont need to spend hundreds of dollars to catch a winner

also yesterday they got spanish, reds, blues and hardtails

today still catching some schoolie kings

still rough

The wave action has calmed down a bit, but still rough if nothing major happens should be calm tomorrow...our northeast wind is being caused by the storm of bermuda dont know what it's going to do so we again have northeast wind and southeast waves the water is still clean

not many fish the reported catches were spanish, hardtails, skipjack, blues, and reds


one entry n the destin rodeo a 2.4 pompano

rough

If the seas return to normal the fishing should be great....again today we have a strong east wind, waves out of the southeast and clean water..the latest storm in the southern gulf is still pushing all the water this way

again not much caught just a few skipjack and spanish were reported

our winter hours have already started we are now open from 6am to 10 pm daily

REPEAT

Looks the same as yesterday..we have a strong east wind, waves from the southeast and riled up water

just a few whiting and hardtails again reported yesterday

churned up

usually when we have a north east wind the seas lay down....not today the will is brisk, and the seas are riled up...waves coming out of the southeast again...the water appears to be clean but wave action affected the visibility

the only reported catches yesterday were hardtails, and whiting

October

Today starts the annual destin fishing rodeo...everyone fishing from this pier is eligible to enter their catch in the rodeo...there is no entry fee

species include pompano, king mackeral, spanish, mackeral, jack, crevalle, speckled trout.

there is also a junior devision

weigh-ins are from 10am-7pm behind a.j. resturant in destin...you cannot weigh a fish at the pier to enter in the tourney, it must be done in destin

on to today...we have a north east wind and southeast waves today..the water is very clean and clear

yesterdays catch included spanish, pompano, skipjack and hardtails

clear again

We still have a northish wind not very strong, calm seas and once again very clear water

not many fish caught yesterday but they did get a few reds, spanish, hardtails, skipjack, and pompano

temp susposed to drop tonight come out and see what that does for the fishing

calming down

the water has calmed down since yesterday....we have a southeast wind not to strong, so so waves and the clarity is still up in the air it doesnt have the muddy look of storms past just not to clear

yesterdays catch included a couple of big reds, a few spanish, the ever present hardtails and skipjack a some pompano

with cool temps on the way the weekend is looking also remember the destin fishing roder starts 1 oct and everyone who fishes off the pier is elibible to enter their catch in the pier, bridge, and surf catagory good luck to all

fish

water conditions have changed again...back to rough waves coming in from the southeast and the wind out of the northeast has the water stirred up...clarity does not look very good right now, but yesterday on low tide visibility greatly improved and you could see where the sand bars had moved...should be able to keep a bait in the water near the end of the pier

yesterdays catch showed that the fish are coming back here

while not many of any one we have several different species reds (biggies), spanish, hardtails, skipjack, trigger, pompano and a lone jack

better today

The sea conditions have greatly improved over yesterday...not much wave action and small swells...wind is out of the north ...water is still silted up but appears to be fairly clean

most of yesterdays catch was hardtails and skipjack with a few spanish and over size reds

weekend will be okay for fishing and could ever be okay for catching

no rita not much change

We finally got a fishing report..some lucky angler caught a red yesterday

already today we have heard of another red, a couple skipjack and a few hardtails.

not much but better then the last few days

water conditions have not changed still have a strong south wind, high seas and dirty water..today some rain is in the picture as well..

some beach erosion has taken place really hard to determine just how much until the seas calm down...this will also change the sandbars..can only hope for better conditions

rita5

the good news is rita is on shore and didn't do athe amount ofdamage that was perdicted.

locally thte conditions are unchanged still high seas strong wind and dirty water

once again no reported catches

conditions shold start to improve now

rita4

dittto

the good news is it wasn't as bad as predicted...ritas on land now and things should start to settle down

again the conditions are what you would expect...high seas, strong south wind and dirty water

no fish were reported caught yesterday

rita3

Nothing good to report today...the surf is still high with a very strong current...the water is all messed up and the wind is out of the south east which would be great for fishing if everything else was okay... again if you can keep a bait in the water something might come along

not many trying to fish yesterday and no reported results.

rita susposed to hit land tomorrow so conditions should clear up late saturday or sunday

rita2

With a cat 5 in the gulf anywhere it is going to effect us....today we have a strong east wind, high seas and very silted water

yesterdays catch included a few reds, bules whiting and the skipjack and hardtails


if you could keep a bait in the water something might be out there to eat it

Rita

Rita is in the gulf and has changed the weather...today we have a nice south wind and good waves...the water is a little silted but looks clean

yesterdays catch was nothing to brag about... just a few skipjacks, hardtails, blues, and reds

if the storm stays on the present track, it could drive the fish into our area..will just have to wait and see

usual suspects

no great changes today..still crystal clear water very light north wind and calm seas

yesterdays catch was down just the usual suspects hardtails, whiting, blues, and skipjack

patriotic day

Again the water is back to very clear..hardly any wind or waves

yesterday star studded catch included Red, whit(ing) and Blue(s)...also along were a few kings, some spanish one or two pompano, a stray black snapper and the usual hardtails

slow saturday

The weather is about the same...we have a slight northwest very light breeze, small swells and the water while not crystal is clear there is some slit inplaces

nothing to brag about in yesterdays catch...just heard of some spanish, whiting and hardtails...of course there is always the possibility that others were caught and not reported

clear

The water cleared up agin over night..back to the usual crystal clear condition...we have a slight northwest wind and small waves

yesterday the highlight was a couple of kings, along with the spanish, whiting, a pompano, blues and the hardtails and skipjack

its a lovely day we always have room for you

late post

Not much change in the weather....wind still out of the west with medium waves and swels...the clarity of the water is a bit down today...further out on the pier its very clear but kinda murky next to the beach

yesterdays catch dropped a bit also...the got some spanish, blues, whiting and the usual hardtails and skipjack

with the storm off the carolinas moving out , it could bring us a more south or southeast wind which as you know will greatly improve fishing conditions

better

We still have a west wind not very hard, small waves and clear water

yesterdays catch included a couple of kings, some nice spanish runs, there there when there there and not when there not, whiting scattered, couple pompano, blues, and the usual skipjacks and hardtails, also got a few bonito

not a bad days fishing, as temps cool down fishing should pick up

wind change

The wind has shifted to the west....we now have medium waves and swells the water is still very clear

Yesterdays catch included a flipper eaten king, some spanish, whiting and the hardtails

we have kings

No changes in the weather...another beautiful day slight east wind calm seas and perfect visibility

Got a couple of kings yesterday along with some spanish , whiting and the usual hardtails...

they have already semi caught a king today it was a battle between the fisherman and flipper....flipper won a free breakfast of mackeral

another good day

Today we have clear skies, an east wind, light chop and clear water

Yesterdays catch included a couple of schoolie kings, few pompano, whiting, reds, spanish, and of course skipjack and hardtails

Kings

Weather is about the same the northeast wind is a bit stronger, the water still clear and just small swells

yesterdays highlight was a 25-30# King there were also a few smaller one caught...along with the kings a few spanish, pompano, sheepshead and reds were hooked...and as usual a whole bunch of skipjack and hardtails

they have already caught a few schoolie kings today

GOOD ASSORTMENT

Today we have a northeast wind not very hard, small waves and crystal lear water

there are baits around the pier

yesterdays catch was a mixed bag of the usual suspects some spanish, hardtails, skipjack, whiting, pompano, a legal red, and blues

its a nice day on the beach come on out and have fun

small but plentiful

We still have an east wind very small waves and once again crystal clear water...temp is 84...

no big fish reported but the people did do good on a mixed bag of spanish, hardtails, skipjack, whiting and a few pompano....also cooler size catch of yellowtails

its hard to predict what the weekend will be like after one cane and another over on the east coast, your best bet is to come and see what happens

picking up

Today we have a brisk east wind and nice waves....the water where it is clean is very clear and where it is dirty its still clear but silted..

yesterday again the usual suspects but a few more of them

whiting, skipjack, hardtails, spanish, and blues...

bit dirty

We have a northest wind nice waes and swells, but it is dirty...you can see the patch work between clean and dirty...

some bait is still around

yesterdays catch included the usual suspects hardtails, skipjack, a good run of spanish and some whiting right in the surf

still fish here

Today we have a north wind that cools the temperature down, and nice waves..visibility is still good some bait is hanging around

yesterday;s catch highlight was a 35 pound king they also caught a few smaller ones....along with a good catch of spanish the ever present hardtails and skipjack and some whiting up in the surf

kings again

The conditions are almost ideal for kings...we have a good east wind some nice waves and clear water rumor has it that today someone got a #35er...there were also a few other smaller ones caught today

yesterdays report looked kinda incomplete only whiting hardtail and skipjack on the board, but i would be willing to bet other species were caught

the fish are back

Again the water is very clear no problems seeing fish

today we have a slight east wind and small waves

except for the hardtails all other catch were either just a few and scatter throughout the day

skipjack, blues, hardtails, whiting, spanish, flounder, pompano, and bonito

things are looking up now

normal again

conditions are back to where they were before the storm.....the water is clear, calm, and very little wind...

some bait is returning to the area...

while ishing has not be great at least they are getting a few and hopefully more will show up

yesterdays catch as usual was loaded with hardtails, others included alot of skipjack, blues spanish and whiting

improving

fishing conditions are getting better by the hour....water is still clearing up while no crystal clear it is easy to make out the bars and troughs....waves are down to just a foot or so and wind very light out of the north...

yesterday they caught a few hardtails, skipjack, and blues....some bait is starting to show up

conditions should be pierfect for the week end

fishable

It finally looks that the gulf is once again capable of being fished.....the water while not crystal clear is clean...wind has died down and we currently have a slight breeze out of the north....the seas ad flattening out and just have some small swells and waves

now we just need people out here to see what kinda fish there are

aftermath

While fishing conditions are improving, the water is still dirty the wind still strong and the waves high

the waves and wind are ideal for mackeral fishing....don't know how the dirty water will effect it

also this is the first time since 69 that a storm of this size has been in the area....it had to have some effect on the fishing...

just need some people out there to give it a try and see what happens

Tim's cuda 

Katrina

Storm is over, and we survived again...pier is open...conditions are not to good for fishing..we still have a strong wind high, surf and dirty water... some major beach erosion occurred....it will settle down and we can see what happens

Katrina

Katrina is heading for the big easy, but we can still see her effects here...today the wind is getting strong out of the east...waves are large and surf is up big time.

we will stay open unless the sheriff shuts us down

yesterday when the seas were not so high they had a good days fishing

the usual hardtails, skipjack, a few spanish, whiting, blues, reds, and a couple of kings

no predictions for today...

W.W.?.

We have the wind and waves, but haven't heard to much about the fish yet.

Even with the north wind we have decent waves, no visible grass and very clear water.

so far today they have caught a few of the usual suspects nothing to brag about yet

yesterdays catch included a couple of kings, a cuda, hardtails, skipjack spanish, and whiting

the storm track keeps moving west out of our area..the lastest we saw indicated ms- la boarder.

if nothing changes we will remain open

W.W.F.

not wrestling...wind, waves ,and fish

Finally getting some wind...todays is brisk southeast breeze and some waves...not any grass to be seen and the visibility is still excellent

The fish are starting to show up not in great numbers but we have had a few KINGS this morning if the breeze holds up I think we can expect a great weekend of fishing. just need to have the wind and waves continue to push the fish this way

yesterday they caught the usual suspects spanish, hardtails, whiting, skipjack, and blues

thursday

still august still slow...

today we have an east wind small waves clear water and some small patches of grass

except for hardtails everything is slow and spotty

other catches included black snapper, spanish, reds, blues, and the every popular skipjack

if this storm gets into the gulf and near us it could help the fishing

august

Still not many changes...

today we have an east wind very light, the water is still clear and not much grass today..the waves are still small

nothing to lie about on yesterdays catch just a few spanish and alot of hardtails

so far today the catch is scattered black snapper, spanish, reds, blues, and the ever present hardtails

sept and cooler weather will get here and fishing will pick up

small change

Today we have a slight north wind and the grass is closer to the beach...thats the change

the fishing is still slow but normal for this time of the year catching just a few black snapper, spanish, blues, hardtails remain your best bet

no changes

weather the same hot and no wind..

the fishing could be alot better just a few spanish, reds, blues,and black snapper.

still all the hardtails you want ,b ut they are e ven getting spotty

the blog could be late the next few days, our computer is sick and posting is being done from off site

still the same

weather still the same no wind or waves, hot, clear water and scatter clumps of grass

fishing is still slow, some small minnows are around the pier, but the larger fish have gone to deeper water to cool down.

they did manage to catch some blues, reds, spanish, skipjack, and hardtails

slow

the trend continues...hardtails and skipjack are plentiful...everything else is hit or miss.... also reported were a few reds, and blues....I think sme spanish could also have been caught but not reported...again expect for the hardtails everything else is very spotty

weaather...no change there no wind no waves patches of grass and excellent visibility

cooler weather is coming

august

Just like the weatherman, I could write one report and use it the entire month unless something spectatular happens...

fishing remains august slow a few spanish, blues, and reds, plus again all the skipjack and hardtails you want

again weather conditions the same a limp flag, tiny waves clear water and patches of grass

lookinh out the window, i just saw a nice sheepshead within 3 feet of the beach

weather the same

No changes in the weathe still calm to very light south winds...very small waves, patch of grass and perfect visibility

it's dying time for the alewives and the pier looks like their burial ground...

yesterdays catch had a tarpon hook up 1-2 kings, a few spanish..some blues and all the skipjack and hardtails you wanted

Thanks

Thanks for informing us that comments about this blog were being made on a web site other then the okaloosaislandpier one. We will in the future try and address those issues.

Pictures. Would love to post them, however have not received any from the fisher folks. Any one who sends a picture to us at islandpier@cybertron.com will have it published if the size permits.

Except for the hardtails and skipjack fishing has been usualaugust fair that is slow. Until the water cools down some or thetarpon show up you can expect it to remain that way. With that said there will always be the day when fish show up in great numbers and the people limit out. Just wish we could perdict when that will happen. Remember yesterdays catch does not always reflect what will happen today or tomorrow. At ths time of the year, the best bet is a good southeast wind and overcast skies.

There have been schools of bait hanging around the pier lately. they want to get under the pier and in the shade. Most of they are alewies, but cigar minnors are here also in lesser numbers. You should be able to can some on either gold hooks or bait rigs.

Yesterdays catch included, a few black snapper (live or fresh shrimp the best bet), spanish still being taken or bullble and gotcha's, skipjack on just about anything, reds missows the best bet and of course hardtails using larger bait rigs either #6 or #4 or some cut bait.

It the past I did not want to make suggestions on what to use to catch different species, since many anglers know much more then i do. Also did not want to waste your time with excess verbage.

If you the readers want i will expand this blog to cover those point brought up

Again thanks for the feedback

same

its starting to be a broken record

we have calm winds and seas...very clear with patches of grass

yesterdays catch was the same

skipjack, hardtails, spanish, bonito, and black snapper

more of the same

call me echo...today we have calm winds and seas that are clear with patches of grass

yesterdays catch included skipjack, kings, hardtails, spanish, black snapper, and bonito

if you have any suggestions for this very informal blog please leave them on the okalooas island pier message board under the blog heading

more of the same

again we have a light east wind small waves crystal clear water and patches of grass

yesterdays catch included skipjack, kings, hardtails, snapper, and spanish

repeat

still the same a light east wind clear water small waves and patches of grass

yesterdays catch included skipjack, hardtails, spanish, and flounder

they have already caught a king today

beach weather

no change in the weather

still crystal water light south wind small waes and patches of grass

yesterdays catch included skipjack, reds, hardtails, and spanish

doldrums

same as yesterday light south wind no waves crystal clear water and patches of grass

yesterdays catch included black snapper, reds, hardtails, spanish, and skipjack

sunshine

much the same as yesterday light south wind and calm seas the water is clear and scattered clumps of grass

yesterdays catch included kings, blues, skipjack, bonito, spanish, and hardtails

tarpoon

another nice day no rain clouds in sight for now

the water is very clear not much grass a light south wind very small waves

yesterdays catch included kings, tarpon, bonito, skipjack, spanish, blues, reds, and hardtails

yes cobia

Thats right some one did cach a cobia yesterday

today we hae finally mostly clear skies, the water is still very clear with patches of grass..almost no wind or waves

included in yesterday catch was cobia, kings, blues, reds, bonito, spanish, skipjack, and hardtails

no rain (yet)

No rain but is foggy...the water is clear with some patches of grass..we have a very light south wind and small swells

yesterdays catch included kings, blues, reds, bonito, spanish, and tarpon

again

Repeat again

rain all around it comes and goes most of the time we have an east wind medium waves visibility is still good and just traces of grass

yesterdays catch included kings, skipjack, hardtails, spanish, and blues

kings have already been caught today

one good thing if you come out here today, you won't have to put up with large crowds

ditto

new day same stuff

rain clouds all around scattered showers throughout the day light south wind and small waves water still very clear and just a few scatttered clumps of grass

yesterdays catch included kings, bonito skipjack, and hardtails

no new news

again today some rain clouds around a very light southeast wind and almost no waves the water is still clear with small patches of grass

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, black snapper, hardtails and skipjack

they have already caught kings today

another repeat

rain clouds all around us...cooler temps clear water light east wind and some swells small pieces of grass present

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, reds, bonito, and skipjack

Rain

Another rainey day...we have almost no wind calm seas, clear water and a bit of grass

yesterdays catch included hardtails, spanish, reds, bonito, and skipjack

they have already caught kings today

the emperature is much cooler today if you can dodge the rain drops it wll be a most confortable day for fishing

dark skies

got rain last night...we have a very light southeast breeze..small waves..excellent visibility and a good deal of small patches of grass

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, hardtails, and skipjack

looks like rain

rain clouds are all over the area, but as usual some places will get it and some won't can't tell if it will rain on the pier or not

we hae a good east wind so so waves and still clear water...alot of small clumps of grass are here but should not be a problem

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, skipjack and hardtails

overcast sky

Today we have a east wind and waves coming from the same direction...the waves are small and water clarity is excellent still. there is alot of scattered grass in the area

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, reds, black snapper, hardtails, and skip jack

kings have already been caught today

sameo sameo

A repeat of yesterday

very slight south wind clear calm seas and small patches of grass

catch included hardtails, reds, spanih, kings, skipjack, and blues

already some kings caught today

tide line

a tide line is coming through now it has some grass on it otherwise the water is still crystal clear and flat...we have a very slight south wind

yesterdays catch included hardtails, spanish, kings, reds skipjack and blues

they have already caught kings today

shrimp

Our supplyer finally got a load of shrimp...we now have it back in stock

we have a north wind very light, calm seas and excellent visibility there are only small patches of june grass

yesterdays catch included hardtails, spanish, kings, reds, skipjack, and blues

they have already caught kings today

it's hot

with these hot temperatures, the best times to fish shold be early and late...

today we have a southwest light wind calm seas and very clear water

yesterdays catch included hardtails, spanish, king, blues, and skipjack

Conditions

Except for storms most days are about the same

we have light southeast winds a small chop and very clear water...no sign of grass right now

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, bonito, blues, hardtails, and pompano

another day

Today we have a northeast wind, very clear water and small waves, just very little patches of grass

yesterdays catch included kings, hardtails, bonito, spanish, and pompano

looks good

today we have a mild southwest breeze light swells and crystal clear water...just very small pieces of grass visible

yesterdays catch included skipjack, kings, hardtails, and pompano

they have already caught kings today

open again

We are again open 24/7 just in time for the weekend

the gulf is clear no sign of june grass visibility excellect just light swells and a southwest wind

yesterdays catch included skipjack, blues, hardtails, reds, pompano, spanish and kings

have already caught kings today

Jim Million and his King 

24 again

Lights while not entirely fixed are shedding enough light o go back to 24 hour operations

starting tonight....

again today we have a south wind medium swells and clear water not much june grass

yesterdays catch included skipjack, spanish, hardtails, and reds

good conditions

today we have a nice southeast windgood chop and clear water..there are small patches of june grass

yesterdays catches included kings, spanish, bonito, skipjack, hardtails, and blues

still waiting on electricians

help is on the way

electricians are ((susposed)) to be here tomorrow to check our lighting...if they can get us enough light for safe operations we will resume 24 hr operations.

today we have a south wind nice chop and clear water just small patches of grass

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, bonito, blues, skipjack, and hardtails

still no lights

Hopefully now that weekend is over electricians will fix our lights

today we have a light south wind where there is not loarge patches of june grass the water is clear and has a light chop

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, bonito, red, and whiting

they have already caught kings today

recovering

the pier is again open...we do not have lights yet so only open day light hours currently 6am-8pm

the gulf is calming down from all the storms and is fishable again...now if the rain would just stop for a few days....

yesterdays catch included bonito, spanish, king, whiting, and reds

there have been rumors of grouper off the pier but haven't seen any in the frying pan


there already been kings caught today

re open

Most of the repairs have been accomplished....we will open friday at 6AM...the lights are still out so will have to close at 8PM until electricians can fix them...hopefully that won't take to long

Dennis

Everyone has to be off the island by 6am Saturday...The pier will close at 5PM Friday and reopen soon as we can Hope everyone is safe

Okay today

Looking out today it's hard to believe that we just had one storm and a bigger one is coming this weekend

the gulf is clear and calm we have just a light wind and excellent visibility

yesterdays catch included reds, whiting, and blues, along with spanish

if dennis does as expected come this way we will close up shop saturday night or when conditions get to much to handle

day later

The water a day after cindy is still muddy and riled up...just a few bottom fish caught...today so far some reds, whiting, and blues... clean water is just off the end... hopefully tomorrow it will be clean again and dennis will go anywhere but here

cindy

Cindy did what you would expect...strong south winds are nasty water

only a few hardy souls have tried fishing today

yesterday got kings, tarpons, reds, blues, hardtails, and spanish

cindy

Cindy did what you would expect...strong south winds are nasty water

only a few hardy souls have tried fishing today

yesterday got kings, tarpons, reds, blues, hardtails, and spanish

cindy

Conditions are what one would expect with a tropical storm in the gulf..strong winds and hig seas

only a few brave souls are trying today

yesterdays catch included Tarpon, hardtails, kings, spanish, reds, and blues

okaloosa island pier 

Cindy

Back to storm week

we have a strong south east wind and really messed up gulf

only a couple of hardly souls trying so far today

yesterdays catch included blues, hardtails, kings, spanish, tarpon, and legal reds

back to normal

Holiday weekend is over..They caught a lot of fish and some very larges ones as well

yesterdays catch included kings (up to #32) , spanish, hardtails, and blues

we have a strong southwind and a good surf, water is stirred up, cant see any june grass but some could be out there

they have already caught kings today

42 pounder

One of the biggest kings of the year was caught yesterday... Anglers varied the weight from 42-46 but either way it was a biggie

The have already ccaught kings this morning

also yesterday were more kings, spanish, hardtials, and blues

We have a southwest wind, good waves, visibility is very good and dont see any june grass

Good wind

We have a good south wind today its blowing in the waves and fish...no june grass sighted..the water is clean visibility is good

yesterdays catch included blues, hardtails spanish and kings, there is a big cuda hanging out around the pier

already some fishermen have limited out on kings today

Holiday weekend

In the past fish stopped biting for holidays...this does not seem to be the case this weekend

yesterdays catch included Kings, spanish, hardtails, tarpooooon, red, bonito, and blues

We have a westerly wind good waves, visibility is excellent and no apparent june grass

Tarpon

Tarpon was hooked today and as required by law if you do not have a tarpon stamp, broke off at the pier...They also got kings again this morning

We have a south wind, nice waes and decent visibility

Yesterdays catch included Kings, spanish, hardtails, skipjack, bonito and blues

Not raining yet

We have semi clear skies, a south wind and small waves...a little bit of june grass and visibility is great...could get a thunder bumper at any time but if one comes it wont last very long

yesterdays catch included Kings, spanish, hardtails, skipjack, bonito, and blues.

they are catching schoolie kings today

Kings

The kings are still running...got alot of them yesterday and catching more today

We have a good southeast wind and chop...also have light rain the water looks clear but cant be sure only a small amount of june grass seen

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, hardtails, skipjack, bonito, and blues

rain again

We have rain, a southeast wind and chop...cant tell about visibility with the overcast skies and rain

yesterdays a repeat spanish, king, hardtail, and bonito

already heard of kings one going #26

good fishing

great conditions...water is calm and clear visibility excellent..just a very light south wind and chop

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, hard tails and bonito

already catching more kings today

Misty Morning

There is a light misting rain this morning. should not last long. water flat little wind. water also looks fair.

yesterday there were kings, bonito, spanish, hardtail, bluefish and skipjacks.


lets hope we have a good fishing day. if you don't mind a little dampness, come try your luck.

it's here

Finally the weekend is here. the water has a light chop to it but it is a little dingy. no reports yet but it is still early.

yesterday they caught kings spanish bonito hardtail and a barracuda.

come out and relax and see if you can get yourself a king.

T G I F

It looks like another good day for fishing. schoolie kings have been caught already (about 4 am). the water still looks good a little choppier than yesterday but could be another good day.

yesterday they got kings spanish reds hardtails and blue fish.

come try your luck this weekend.

the weekend is coming

Today there are rumors that there was a good king run right at daylight with the biggest one being 15 pounds. the run lasted only about an hour and was over. the water looks great. it is clear with no sign of grass in it. there is a light chop to it.

yesterdays catch included kings, spanish, blues, and hardtails.

the weekend looks good so come out and try your luck.

Another beautiful day

well we have another beautiful day at the pier. the water is clean and flat with small rollers coming in. lots of sunshine today but very little wind.

yestedays catch included spanish,hardtail,king,cobia,bonito and spade fish.

this morning there were some small kings caught. sorry for the late posting but the regular updater is on vacation.

cooler

The air temp is a bit cooler today makes for more comfortable fishing

the water is a bit rougher got a good east south east wind and waves visibility is good and thereis some scattered june grass

the king count yesterday according to two fishers was 40-50 they also caught some spanish and hardtails

rumor has it that the kings are biting again today

king king king

Big news is this morning...a huge run of kings most people limiting out early..

we have an east wind a good chop and very clear water...no immediate sign of june grass

yesterdays catch included spanish, hardtails and kings

georgia men and big red 

beautiful day

Conditions are the same as yesterday...slight north wind no waves and crystal clear water do june grass in sight

yesterdays catch included hardtails, spanish, kings and skipjack

north wind

A north wind has cooler off the temperature...water is flat and clear

yesterdays catch included hardtails, spanish, king, pompano, and blues

the rain has stopped and its going to be nice the rest of the day

late again

The water is beautiful, crystal clear visibility excellent, we have a south wind and a light chop small patches of june grass are visibile

yesterdays catch included cobia, king, skipjack, whiting, spanish, blues, hardtails, and pompano.

the weekend forcast is for clear weather and fish bites

cobia yes

YES THEY DID CATCH A COBIA TODAY

the gulf is almost flat, hardly any wind visibility is excellent and thee are patches of june grass

yesterdays catch included kings back again, skipjack, whiting, spanish, blues, hardtails, and pompano

chamber of commerce day

It's a picture perfect day...the water is very clear no june grass in sight. we have very small waves and a light breeze out of the west north west

yesterdays catch included reds, skipjack, whiting, spanish, blues, pompano, and hardtails

clear

back to normal...we have a light northeast wind, visibility is great..a light chop and bits of june grass..all in all a typical june day

yesterdays catch included skipjack, reds, whiting, spanish, blues, and hardtails

getting back to normal

The gulf looks much better today...we have an east wind, med swells, and visibility is good...no june grass around the pier

yesterday the gulf was stil messed up a bit and the only reported catches were reds, skipjack, and whiting

next day

arlene is gone and the water is back in the gulf

waves and swells are still up, clarity is so so and some june grass is present

we have a slight south wind today

a few people tried but couldn't keep a bait in the water yesterday

arlene

Its just as you would expect from a tropical strom close by

yese there are people trying to fish, but no results reported yet

yesterdays catch included reds, hardtails, skipjack, kings, spanish, pompano, and bonito

no damage to the pier

after this storm goes inland this afernoon and the seas abate, fishing should be good

storm coming?

Strong east wind today mid size waves, overcast skies but water is clear..

yesterdays catch included reds, hardtails, spanish, pompano, kigs, blues, jackcravelle, and skipjack.

usually a storm in the gulf brings the fish this way...if you can put up with occasional rain and wind this could be a great fishing weekend

they have already caught kings today

better

Again the water is clear and calm..visibility is great...there are some patches of june grass around..chicken dolphin like to play in these cast a white jig or small spoon and see what happens

yesterdays reorted catch included reds, pompano, spanish, kings, blues, hardtail, and skipjack

more kings have een caught already today

King today

The water still looks great...visibility excellent...no june grass light swells and an east wind

they have already caught kins today

yesterdays catch included reports of spanish, blues, skipjack, and hardtails

looks okay

The water is once again clear visibility great and no signs of june grass around the pier...we have a light south wind and small waves...should add up to good fishing conditions

yesterdays catch included skipjack, blues, hardtails, and spanish

Looking good

We have a south wind today, the seas have calmed down but still have good fishing waves...Visibility is good and getting better...June grass is on the beach but don't see any in the water right now

Yesterdays catch included skipjack, blues, spanish, hardtails, reds, pompano, and kings

Kings?

Today we have a more east south east wind thats kicking up the surf..temp up to 82 and visibility is fair close to shore and improves further out

yesterdays catch included skipjack, blues, spanish, hardtails, pompano, reds, and finally kings again

better

conditions are a bit better today...visibility has improved and its very good now...only small patches of june grass in the water...southeast wind and moderate waves

yesterdays catch included skipjack, blues, spanish, hardtails, reds, and pompano...

lovely day

No rain on the beach today so far. The gulf has calmed down some..still have waves generated by the southeast wind. temp holding at 79 and visibility good

june grass there is some on the beach but the water around the pier looks clear

yesterdays catch included skipjack, blues, spanish, hardtails, and reds

it's june

the water is still riled up from earlier storms...we have a east wind big waves and june grass is starting to show up....visibility is fair

yesterdays catch included skipjack, blues, spanish, hardtails, reds (some legal) amd a trigger fish

another night of rain

last nights storm messed up the water a bit...we have a good south wind high seas and the water is churned up

yesterdays catch included skipjack, blues, reds, hardtails, spanish, and kings

back to work

It seems that the fish take long week ends off also..

no kings yesterday..but they had good catches of spanish, hardtails, skipjack, bonito reds, and blues.

gulf conditions are the same...clean water, southeast wind, and rough surf...

stormy night

The gulf is about what you would expect it to be after the thunderstorms last night...we have a strong south wind, and high seas..with the overcast skies it is hard to determine the water clarity but it does appear to be clean

yesterdays catch included spanish, bonito, hardtails, and skipjack

fishing is good

today we have an overcast sky light south wind good visibility and small waves...if the wind picks up as it should conditions will be ideal

yesterdays catc included spanish, hardtails, skipjack, kings, pompano, and bonito

please remember the reason for this holiday

good conditions

Everything is in place the wind is from the southwest light chop good visibility

yesterdays catch included shapish, hardtails, skipjack, king, and pompano

the hours just before sunset and right after have of late been excellent fishing times

ready for the holiday

this could be a great holiday weekend for fishing...

we have a light east wind warm water and a small chop visibility is excellent plus there is plenty of cigar minnows around the pier...

yesterdays catch included

spanish, blues, hardtails, skipjack, king, and pompano

getting ready for the big weekend

the cold front that moved through two nights ago affected fishing a wee bit...on the other hand it made it much nicer for the people fishing.

we have an east wind good waves and clear 79 degree water..
yesterdays catch was kinda down but still got spanish, hardtails, skipjack, pompano, blues and reds

weather change

the biggest change today is the wind and temp...we're about 15 degrees cooler then yesterday and now have a strong northeast wind..water temp 78 and still clear overcast skies...

yesterdays catch a repeat of the last several days spanish, hardtails, blues, skipjack, and kings

another good day

weather conditions are the same wind is a little stronger so it doesn't feel to hot on the pier

yesterdays catch included spanish, hardtails, skipjack, kings some over 20 pounds, and blues

FYI the sheriff's department issued tickets to netters under the pier yesterday. There is a 150 foot exclusion area around the pier. it is not the pier who is enforcing this but the sheriff.

good conditions

looks like mackeral weather...nice southwest wind good waves and a temp of 81

yesterdays catch included spanish, hardtails, skipjack, lues and more kings

kings a\have also been caught already today

some bait

some cigar minnows have finally shown up on the beach...this means fishing that is alrady good will get better with more bait around

water still clear 79 with an east wind good waves for fishing

yesterdays catch included spanish, hardtails, skipjack, blues, and kings

picture perfect day

we have a light north wind crystal clear water and small waves temp still 78

yesterdays catch included spanish, hardtials, skipjack reds, and kings..

the fish are here

We have a west south west wind today...water is still very clear 78 and has a light chop

most of our summer species were landed yesterday

spanish, hardtails, skipjack, blues, pompano, kings some over 20 pounds, jack carvelle, and huge bonito, and giant red fish

if this storm stays down south it could very well send the fish to our area as they try to get out of the way of it

late

Sorry for the late post today...

water is great for fishing we have a nice south wind good waves and crystal clear water...temp still 78

yesterdays catch included spanish, hardtails, skipjack, blue, pompano, and king

fishing really improved yesterday the the 2 hours or so before and right after sun set...might want to keep that in mind

beautiful day

water is gin clear and calm light to no wind and temp 78

yesterdays catch included spanish, hardtails, blue skipjack and king

north wind

water temp still 78 got a northest wind and that is keeping the seas down..visibility still good and no sign of june grass yet

yesterdays catch included spanish, hardtails, blues, and skipjack

Rain delay

Afternoon and evening showers put a halt to the fishing yesteday..

today skies look clear water temp jumped to 78...visibility is good but not great today...we have a mild northeast wind and small swells

yestedays catch was a duplicate of saturday...spanish, hardtails, pompano, jack cravelle, blues, and KING.

Sunday

Summer season...water remains the same...temp up to 75..east wind visibility good and medium waves

yesterdays catch included spanish, hardtails, pompano, jack carvelle, blues KINGS, and skipjacks,

weekend

Summer weather reports don't change much....wind today is more easterly and a bit stronger...waves somewhaat higher and visibility still good...temp 74

the big fish were hooked yesterday, but no one was able to put them on the deck

they did catch spanish, hard tails, pompano, bules, and jack carvelle

Good day recap

Water and wind conditions about the same temp 73 visibility good light south east wind and light chop....all conditions are a go for good fishing

these same conditions yesterday brough a catch that included our first flag of the year i.e. Reds, whiting, and blues...also taken were another good spanish run, hardtails KING and COBIA,...lets hope the same conditions bring as good results today

same o

looks like a repeat of yesterday..water clear visibility good and avrage size waves...temp now up to 74..wind light out of the east

yesterdays catch included the continued great run of spanish, reds, blues, and hardtails

if you have any pictures to post mail them to islandpier@cybertron.com...if the file size is small enough will post them

everything right but....

yesterdays conditions were almost perfect for fishing but som how the fish didnt get the message....yesterdays catch included bules another great spanish run and hardtails

todays conditions are the same clear water a slight south wind and almost no waves

maybe the fish will get the message today

update

We have an east wind today and the water is a little slited visibility is stll okay...waves are okay and not much current,,temp 72

yesterdays catch included spanish we have been having good runs of these...hardtails, pompano , and blues

its starting

We have a south wind today for a change..the water is a little stained but visibility is very good...temp is up to 72 and will keep rising now that the cold nights are over..

at present there is a huge run of large spanish

yesterdays catch included king, cobia, blues, spanish, reds, and hardtails

poor mans fishing pier 

better and better

Today's water is clear calm and up to 71...with the weather forcast perdicting warmer nights, the conditions shold remain ideal for the rest of the week

yesterdays catch included reds, spanish, many were getting their limit, hardtails, still more pompano, and blues

they have already got a cobia this morning

thing are really looking up

70 again

Water temp went back to 70...see havve a slight what else but north wind again...on the good side the water is very clear visibility is excellent....

yesterdays catch included spanish, pompano, and hardtails.

long range forecast is for warmer temps which will improve the fishing

Back to 69

Water temp dropped one degree to 69...water is still clear got another north wind and some waves

yesterdays catch included hardtails, spanish, and pompano

no new stuff

the water is still clear but not perfect...the north wind is keeping the seas down

yesterdays catch included reds, spanish, pompano and hardtails

70

The water temp finally hit 70 today...water conditions are about the same as yesterday...still have that north wind so seas are kinda calm and clear

also included in yesterdays catch were reds, spanish, hard tails, pompano, sheephead and cobia

rumor has it we will get a rain free week with some increase in temps...bring on summer time

Clean water

Finally at least one day of clean water...we have a slight north wind and small swells, but the water is clear and the temp is still 69...if we get some warm night that should go up soon

yesterdays catch included reds, spanish, pompano, and hardtails

they have already caught kings today

2 May

April is gone but conditions are not much better....the water has started to clear up and visibility is some what better, but still not ideal...wind out of the north and chilly...got some good swells

yesterdays catch included spanish, reds, and hardtails

Bye Bye April

May is here and right now it doesn't look much better....yesterday's horrible conditions severely cut down on the number of fishermen and the only reported catches were spanish and hard tails. Right now we have a cold north wind but is susposed to shift to the southeast sometime today. When this happens and if the water clears up fishing will improve

FYI this April produced the most rain ever recorded in a 30 day period ever. its gotta change sometime

repeat

Water and wind conditions are the same as yesterday...good southeast wind and dirty water

yesterdays catch included pompano, spanish, blue, reds, and hard tails

Dingy agin

We have mackeral type conditions today..a good southeast wind and nice waves...the water is stained again but mackeral will feed in it...

yesterdays catch included more pompano, sspanish, blues, hard tails, and reds

pray for sunshine thi weekend and get your gear ready

DINGY AGAIN

We have a perfect mackeral day, a nice southeast wind and good waves....the water is stained, but the kings will feed if they are there..

yesterdays catch included more pompano, spanish, bllues, hard tails, and reds

check your gear and get ready for the weekend...hopefully the rain will hold off

Good water equals good fishing

Yesterdays clear water gave up 3 cobias to pier fishermen...one was taken on a gotcha...this is the second one so far..maybe a new secret cobia lure? you be the judge

the water is again clear and we have a good east wind with nice waves

yesterdays catch also included pompano, spanish, blues, reds, and hardtails

if the weather holds it will be a good weekend for fishing

I can't believe it

Hard to believe, but the water has cleared up..visibility is very good...temp 68...there are good swells and just a light wind

no fish were reported yesterday but already today they have got spanish, pompano and blues

April showers bring May fish

This has been the wettest april on record. The 2 plus inches last night did just what you would expect to the water...its dirty again southern wind pushing high surf...if the rain stops or you dont mind getting wet....conditions are okay for mackeral and using live bait for cobia, but sight fishing would be very hard

yesterdays catch included spanish, blues and pompano

Got Another one

A good angler got another cobia yesterday...if he had been in the tourney it would have placed in the money, but....

Still have a north wind seas are calm and the water clean visibility is okay

yesterdays catch included the cobia, spanish, blues, reds, and pompano

Cold Sunday

Well the good news is that the north wind has somewhat cleared the water...while not crystal clear there is some visibility...

Yesterdays catch included spanish, blues, reds, sheepshead and still more pompano

this is susposed to be the last cold snap of the year

Weekend weather

Last night rain storm silted up the water a bit...in close it is cloudly but visibility improves as you go further out on the pier....Alex lost a big cobia at gaff today..people say it would have placed first or second in the tourney

yesterdays catch included spanish, king, sheepshead, reds, blues, and still mre pompano

a tide line should come through and with this north wind improve water conditions for this afternoon and sunday

clear water

This is the clearest the water has been in a good while...hardly any breeze and the small waves are coming from the southeast...this all adds up to perfect cobia conditions....

if you have signed up for the cobia tourney and have not got your tee shirt, just stop by and pick it up

remember the tourney pays 3 places...I am sure that there will be more money fish caugth before it is over...if your not in it you can sign up now

yesterdays catch included spanish were seeing some good runs of these gotcha plugs working the best, blues, pompano this is the longest streak of catches in a good while ...big reds, sheepshead and kings

it all points toward a good weekend of fishing if the weather holds

A biggie yesterday

Seas are calm with just a light chop visibility good down about 5-10 feet getting a light east wind...

yesterdays catch included Vince's #60 cobia, spanish, blues, pompano still around, reds, and kings

seems that the fish are here, come on out this week end and git it your best first shot

60 lbs

Just a quick update Vince got a 60 pounder about 10 ayem today

way to go Vince

Its starting

The water is about the same as yesterday...east wind and mostly clear

yesterdays catch included spanish, blues, pompano, reds, bonito and king

they already have caught king today

the conditions are right and the fish are starting to show up

lastFriday Ms Cora angler caught 8 pompano . best one day catch in a long time

cobia again

Inshore can see that the water is clear..with the overcast sky its hard to tell further out...I expect it is also clear since no major storms came through....got an easterly wind and just a light chop

yesterdays catch included a cobia, spanish, blues, pompano, big reds, bonito, and sheepshead

the world pier cobia tourney has received their tee shirts...they do have extras and are selling them for $15.00 come in and check them out all funds go to the cobia tourney organizers

Monday Monday

Weekend is over an the water has cleared up without a trace of the tint we had. Tempis still hovering around the 68 degree mark. Light north wint and calm seas.

Yesterdays catch included spanish, blues, reds, more pompano, bonito, and jack cravelle

species wise things are looking up

remember the 1000 dollar pier cobia tourney

and to email photos to islandpier@cybertron.com to show off your catch

About the same

The good news is April is half over, soon we will be getting consistently good warm weather...

the gulf is the same as yesterday..a light chop and some tint to the water...curent and wind from the south...its amazing that we get a southern breeze and the air temp is still so cold...but again that's April

Yesterdays catch included more spanish, pompano again looks they they are making a comeback, blues and one cuda

Never the same

Weekend is here and of course the water has changed...The good news is that we have a perfect east southeast wind and current...this always pushes the fish in to us.....the so so news is that after a day of clearing today while visible the water has a slight tint..with good sunglasses you can still see the fish it hust looks ugly

yesterdays catch included the one cobia, blues, pompano, and spanish...seems like pompano have been caught every day

we stock some excellent artifical baits for pompano included soft mold sand fleas

I can see the bottom

Clear water just in time for the weekend...if we don't have any major storms the seas wil be perfect for fishing can already see the bottom close in and it is clear all the way to the end....

the other biggie for today is already one cobia has been landed....the secret weapon in this case was a gotcha plug

yesterdays catch included spanish, blues, reds , and pompano

remember we are open 24 hours now so come early and stay late

Still Dirty

When you look at the water you wonder how we got the nickname emerald coast....the water is still dirty but calm and cleaning up a bit...

yesterdays catch included spanish, blues, and whitings

temp is coming up and at elast we have sun shine

should be cleared up by weekend

dont forget the cobia tourney

good weather forcasted

Weatherman perdicts no rain for the next week..hope he's right. the seas have calmed down we have medium swells...still dirty but clearing up ...if we get a good tide line it could clear up in a day or two

yesterdays catch included spanish and blues

Counter

more rain

another storm more dirty water, seems like thats the story of April so far this year...the sun is trying to peek out and should be in and out most of the day...the southeast wind will help push in any fish out there

yesterdays catch included spanish and blues

Big Mac Attack

Yesterday's rumor was true the first king mackrel was caught. The catch also included pompano, spanish, skipjack, and blues.

Temperature is rising and fishing is picking up. it will only get better from here on out if the water cooperates.

Todays water conditions are yucky..dirty water..on the good side have a nice south east wind..not much hope for cobia today but other species will be available to take a bait

if you have any photos that would be of interest to others e mail them to islandpier@cybertron.com and i will put them up for all to see

RUMOR

As this is being typed the rummor is that someone has a large king on at the end of the pier.
this would be the first one of the year and worth a free years pass to whoever is the lucky angler, if they land it. Tune in tomorrow for updates.

The water has a little tint in it but still can see the fish.. temp is good and we have a nice southeast current the best kind for fishing.

Yesterdays catch included spanish, skipjack, blues, sheepshead and pompano

things are looking up come on out and enjoy a day of fishing

Soooo much better

The gulf is in much better shape then it was the last two days...light chop and swells...temp 67

visibility while not perfect is good enough to see fish...

yesterdays catch included spanish, big reds, bules, sheepshead and pompano

it should be a great week end for fishing come on out and enjoy a day in the sunshine

so so

After yesterdays terrible conditions it's susprising that the catch included pompano, spanish, and sheepshead.

conditions are better today, still not good but better looks like some clean water off the end, so hopefully we will be good by the week end

today is the last day to get a reduction in fees for the cobia tourney todays cost is $35 after today the price jumps to $50 still a good bet for a $1000 prize

Yes we have weather

The stroms of the last two days have left the gulf a mess..water is dirty and rough

temp at 67 which is the only good water condition today

yesterday they saw a few cobia but did not land any...the catch included red, bules, and spanish

if any one wants to leave suggestions, comments about this blog please leave them at our web site okaloosaislandpier.com

Got another one

Big news from yesterday is got another cobia this one went #48..Also caught were spanish, pompano, reds, and jack carvelle..

the water today is kinda choppy and dirty but the good news is the temp is up to 68

things are starting to look up...now just start looking for the king and win free pass for a year

remember to enter the $1000 first prize cobia tourney....

5 Apr

As tax gets closer, the fishing is picking up

water is clearing up still a light southwest wind temp 64

yesterdays catch included a couple of good spanish runs, sheepshead and spanish...

Monday

The water is still clearing up very clear to excellent in most places...temp still 64

if we ever get a week of good weather conditions will be perfect...today our usual southwest breeze

yesterdays catch included spanish , sheepshead, and whiting

better conditions

the seas have abated and clarity while not gin clear has improved enough to see fish.

yesterdays catch included snapper, blues, sheepshead, and flounder.

water temp still 64 now need to get the air temp back to normal

could be a good day for catching

Looking up

The seas have calmed down, water while not gin clear is greatly improved and should be albe to see the fish.

yesterdays catch included snapper, blues, sheepshead, and flounder

water temp stayed at 64 now if we can only get the air temp back to normal.

The storm's over

Yesterday was a very non fishing day...lets start anew today... water has a good chop wind from the south west and temp 64 stil as you would expect it is quite dirty but here are clear patches

dont forget the 1000 dollar cobia tourney that started yesterday

April Fools day

Hate to say it, but only a fool would be out here now. its raining so hard. you could catch a fish with your hook 6 foot out of the water.

Yesterdays catch included sheepshead.

the $1000 pier cobia tourney starts today and runs until the 29th

water temp still 64 and the seas are what you would expect with a big storm on top of us

April Fools day

We have a major thunderstorm on top of us now...

yesterdays catch included sheepshead

water temp still 64 and the seas are all messed up with this storm

dont forget the $1000 pier cobia tourney that starts today

Cobia anyone

Got another one yesterday before I left and they saw several more. Also caught spanish and sheepshead.

water today in rougher then yesterday and visibility is impared.

None of the local heavy hitters have scored in the cobia chase yet...

1Apr we will start our 24 hour operation.

Conditions

Water temp still 64 with the days geting warmer that will go up soon...seas look great good wind medium swells..clarity is bit murky but fish will be visible...yesterdays catch included big reds and sheepshead

don't forget the pier cobia tourney..first place prize $1,000.00 it starts 1 Apr come in and sign up now

In the swing of things now

After the storm front passed through the water is back to fishable conditions...temp still 64
a bit murky but see able...

yesterdays catch included sheepshead

Jay and the first cobia of 2005 

FINALLY

Jay Riordan, caught the first cobia off the pier this year. It was a nice one going 35 lbs. Jay gets the bragging rights and free pass for a year.

The water is rough today big waves and a west wind. it is also kinda of dirty the temp is steady at 64

Now that the first one has been caught, you know others are out there. Come on out and show your stuff

Today could be the day

After last nights storms, the water still looks clear enough to see the fish...temp is still 64 will large waves and swells.

They have already seen a cobia today, and as i write this they are running down the pier throwing and another

the lastest rumor is they have seen 5 and had shots at two but buck fever hit and nothing in the frying pan

yesterdays catch included flounder, sheepshead, spanish , blue and jack cravelle,

if you dont hurry by the time you read this the first cobia may already be weighed in

Its the weekend

Saturday and fishing conditions look great...nice swells and clear water temp 64

yesterdays catch included sheepshead

alot of serious cobia fishermen are out here today...they might know something or at least expect one to show up

good luck to all and remember the $1000 first prize cobia tourney off the pier