there's no doubt that snook are one of
the most popular fish in Florida they
put up a hard fight are very fun to
catch and are a delicious meal after a
long day of fishing good job snook
fishing is a staple in the Sunshine
State and is well worth the effort even
if you're visiting for a few days in
this video we'll cover everything you
need to know about snook fishing in
Florida the best spots to check out the
best times to catch them how to Target
them and much more but before we dive in
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there's no other place on earth like
Florida when it comes to fishing amazing
year-round weather untouched Wilderness
and a state that really cares about
preserving its natural beauty all of
these factors create incredible fishing
opportunities
snook fishing is one of the most popular
angling activities in Florida and it's
earned its place at the top they ruled
the inshore waters on the Gulf Coast
from Tampa Bay Down to the Keys and even
all the way back up the Atlantic side to
Fort Pierce Anglers argue heatedly about
where the best Nook fishery is some
claim it's Jupiter While others cite
Boca Grande as being the ultimate smoke
fishing method our verdict is that you
should try them all
if you're heading out from the Atlantic
coast a go-to spot for snook fishing is
Sebastian Inlet the mouth of the inlet
is a great spot to get started as well
as the Saint Sebastian and Indian Rivers
according to locals the snook here can
grow to impressive sizes which makes it
a great area for targeting slob snook
above the five pounds here we go another
place to check out is Fort Pierce you
can Target snook here year round however
the best fishing takes place during the
summer months
you'll find plenty of them roaming the
Waters of the Fort Pierce Inlet as well
as Vero Beach
if you're in Miami-Dade County and would
like to combine fishing with some fun in
the sun you're in luck snook fishing in
Miami is a main attraction among experts
and beginners as well as locals and
visitors alike
night fishing in Miami for Snook is
extremely popular however heading out in
the early morning has proven to be quite
rewarding as the bite is usually best
around sunrise
that only covers about a portion of slip
fishing along the Atlantic side however
the Gulf Coast is arguably even more
productive
you can find snook everywhere here from
the keys all the way up to Cedar Key
Fort Myers Beach is a great place to get
started if you're fishing on this side
of Florida it's one of the most prolific
spots for snook fishing and its entire
surrounding area is also blessed with a
sizable population of these fish the
waters around Pine Island Cape Coral and
Captiva are particularly gratifying
if you want to experience Florida's last
untouched Wilderness then you have to go
slow fishing in the Everglades large
specimens roam these Waters all the way
up to Marco Island in Naples
Boca Grande is another go-to spot known
as the tarpon capital of the world
you'll be happy to know that this town
offers unparalleled snook fishing
opportunities as well the flats and
marshes around Gasparilla Island are
especially rewarding
then you've got Tampa Bay one of the
most famous inshore fishing spots in
Florida and it also happens to be a
snook breeding ground just a bit more to
the South is Sarasota Bay with its East
Shoreline filled with wild mangroves
making it a premier slug fishing spot
and last but not least you got the
Florida Keys the one place in Florida
where you have easy access to both the
Gulf and Atlantic sides snook love
roaming these tropical waters and you'll
find them around any structure including
docks piers and mangroves
now that you have a better idea of where
some of the hottest snook fishing spots
are next we'll take a look at when the
best time of year is to catch one
snook are available all year round in
Florida waters however they have very
distinct migrational patterns which is
why it's important to determine when and
where to head out in search of your next
trophy as the weather starts to warm up
in the spring snook tends to slowly move
out of the rivers creeks and canals onto
the flats this is a great time to head
over to the Everglades still move
towards passes and inlets while the
water begins to warm up so the best
spots to cast the line from are bridges
and docks where they tend to feed
especially at night
as the waters continue to warm up
throughout the Sunshine State snook
fishing in Florida during the summer is
excellent most Anglers continue to fish
along the passes and inlets but it's the
beaches around the inlets that will be
the most productive this time of year
like in Florida's Fort Pierce for
example as well as any beach with
structure fall marks the end of the
spawning season and this is when Snooks
start to go back to the Backwater areas
and away from inlands look for Bridges
and docks and try chumming using live
bait as it can be really productive the
Florida keys are especially great in the
fall months snook are hungry at this
time of year and they're more than ready
to go after your bait and since snook
aren't fans of the cold winter is
perhaps the least productive season for
targeting them however that doesn't mean
you won't catch one or two at this time
they move back into the creeks and
rivers as these Waters tend to be a lot
warmer than the open flats that about
covers when and where to target snook
but what about half be sure to keep
watching to find out what some of the
best look fishing techniques are
there are more than a few ways to Target
snook in Florida's Waters the two most
common techniques are sight casting and
fly fishing in terms of equipment and
bait most Anglers will use spinning
tackle with a light lure which gives
them enough leverage to handle larger
fish
most enthusiasts prefer targeting snook
on lighter tackle not only because of
the challenge but because of the thrill
it provides as you feel every single
pull and leap as the fish jumps in and
out of the water
bait casting tackle can also be pretty
effective especially in the hands of
more seasoned Anglers going after bigger
snook it's especially effective when
using heavier lures like plugs as this
setup can provide much more power you
can also use it around Bridges and other
structures when fishing with larger live
bait
snooker opportunistic and aggressive
feeders which means they'll take any
bait if you present it right you can use
both artificial lures and live bait but
lures might have a bit of an upper hand
lures can more effectively trigger and
encourage them to bite and they allow
you to cover a lot more water than live
bait spoons can also be an excellent
option if you're fishing on shallow
Flats
and finally and most importantly once
caught be sure to handle the fish with
care make sure to hold them horizontally
with both hands get your photo and let
the fish go safely
we're sure you're excited to get started
but before you head out it's important
to note that snook is managed by two
regions in Florida the Atlantic and Gulf
of Mexico regulations apply in state and
adjacent federal waters so it's very
important to know where you're fishing
and to familiarize yourself with the
local rules and regulations depending on
the season and whether you plan on
fishing the Atlantic or the Gulf side
snook remains Catch and Release only in
some parts be sure to head over to
myfwc.com to check out the most
up-to-date regulations in the area you
plan to go fishing and last but not
least if you're fishing on your own and
you're above the age of 16 remember to
purchase a license before you head out
on the other hand if you're fishing with
a licensed captain on a saltwater
Charter your license will be included in
your trip
and when you're finally ready fishing
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