Captiva Fishing, January 8, Pompano!

Sanibel Fishing Charters, January 8, 2020: Pompano!

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Pompano Fishing, Sanibel Island Fishing, Catch & Release, Captiva Island, Wednesday, January 8 2020.
Pompano Fishing, Sanibel Island Fishing, Catch & Release, Captiva Island, Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

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Captiva Fishing Guide Report: January 8, Pompano, Captain Joe’s Charters – weather is great and traces but no red tide; a lot of good fish in the gulf, bay and passes; water quality is great right now – Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, Redfish, Snapper, Snook, and Seatrout are currently present.

Redfish & snook are regulated as catch & release at this time.

Already seeing some positive impact.  Some very nice big redfish and snook around, more big redfish than snook.

The Caloosahatchee freshwater releases are also not an issue right now, but still a huge long-term problem.

Extremely frustrating.  We need wholesale changes in the Florida state government.  It is not a Republican or Democrat issue – it is a Big Sugar control everyone issue.  It is stunning how we continue to let the sugar industry and the agriculture north of Lake Okeechobee to damage the water and all of Florida.

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We’re located in Castaways Marina, Santiva, Sanibel Island, just before the Blind Pass bridge to Captiva Island.

Turner Beach, the beach adjoining Blind Pass, is frequently covered with a bounty of shells from Olives to Fighting Whelks to the more common Conchs.

The fishing is also renowned for sharks in the summer, tailing redfish on the bayside flats and snook under and off the Blind Pass bridge. Because Turner Beach faces Westward, the sunsets are spectacular and a popular viewing point for residents and visitors alike.

Pompano Fishing, Inshore, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, December 11, 2017.
Pompano Fishing, Inshore, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, December 11, 2017.

Pompano, Fly Fishing, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, December 11, 2017, [File Photo - Friday, March 10, 2017].
Pompano, Fly Fishing, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Monday, December 11,
2017, [File Photo – Friday, March 10, 2017].
“The Florida pompano (Trachinotus carolinus[2]) is a species of marine fish in the Trachinotus (pompanogenus of the family Carangidae. It has a compressed body and short snout; coloration varies from blue-greenish silver on the dorsal areas and silver to yellow on the body and fins.

It can be found along the western coast of the Atlantic Ocean, depending on the season, and is popular for both sport and commercial fishing. The Florida city of Pompano Beach is named after the Florida pompano.

Pompano, Inshore, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Monday, 3-7-16 ~ #Sanibel #Captiva.
Pompano, Inshore, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Monday, 3-7-16 ~ #Sanibel #Captiva.

Most Florida pompano caught weigh less than 3 lb (1.4 kg) and are less than 17 in (43 cm) long, though the largest individuals weigh 8–9 lb (3.6–4.1 kg) and reach lengths up to 26 in (66 cm).

The different kinds of pompano include African, Cayenne, Florida and Irish. The Florida pompano (T. carolinus) is part of the jack family. It is very similar to the permit (Trachinotus falcatus). It has a deeply forked tail and is blue-greenish silver with yellow on the throat, belly, and pelvic and anal fins. The first dorsal fins are low, with about six separate spines. The first spine may be reabsorbed in a larger fish. The second lobes on the dorsal and anal fins have a lower anterior.[3] There are 20-24 anal fin rays. It is a compressed fish with a deep body and a blunt snout.

Pompano, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Saturday, July 22, 2017.
Pompano, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Saturday, July 22, 2017.

The adult Florida pompano is typically found in more saline areas and relatively warm waters (70-89 °F), so it migrates northward in the summer, and toward the south in the fall.[6] Despite its name, the range of the Florida pompano extends from Massachusetts to Brazil, but it is more common in areas near Florida. During the summer, it can be found near Sebastian, Cape Hatteras, and the Gulf of Mexico. It is more common near oil rigs, Palm Beach, and Hobe Sound during the winter. It can also be found near the Virgin Islands year round.

Pompano, Inshore, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Monday, 1-4-16 ~ #Sanibel #Captiva.
Pompano, Inshore, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Monday, 1-4-16 ~ #Sanibel #Captiva.

Its habitat is surf flats, and it tends to stay away from clear water regions, such as the Bahamas.[7] Pompanos are very fast swimmers and live in schools. They are bottom feeders. They have very short teeth and feed on zoobenthos and small clams.

The Pompano is a popular food fish. Chefs like it because the fillets are of even thickness, which aids in cooking. A popular dish created in New Orleans, called “Pompano en papillote,” is wrapped in parchment paper with a white sauce of wine, shrimp, and crabmeat, and then steamed.[8]

Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Pompano, Redfish Pass, Monday, 6-1-15, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing & Fort Myers Fishing Charters & Guide Service.
Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Pompano, Redfish Pass, Monday, 6-1-15, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing & Fort Myers Fishing Charters & Guide Service.

The pompano’s flesh is oily and looks white and opaque. Its diet yields a rich but mild flavor. Fresh fillets can cost $17 or more.[9] Demand has encouraged the use of aquaculture to increase supply.

The pompano supports an important commercial and recreational fishery. Florida pompano are commercially fished in all states on the East Coast from Virginia to Texas, with Florida producing over 90% of the annual harvest. Harvesting occurs mostly along Florida’s western coast, with some harvesting on the eastern coast and in the Banana and Indian Rivers. Between 1994 and 2006, it commanded dockside prices of more than $3 per pound of whole fish weight.[11]

Pompano, Chuck, 10-25-14, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing & Fort Myers Fishing Charters & Guide Service.
Pompano, Chuck, 10-25-14, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing & Fort Myers Fishing Charters & Guide Service.

Individually, Florida pompano are caught on light jigs and popping corks. They are very active on the line, testing light tackle beyond what their weight would suggest.[8] They bite near oil rigs in the winter.

From 1997-2000, the fishing mortality rates increased sharply. However, an extensive study by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission concluded, as of 2005, the population of Florida pompano was healthy and the fishery was sustainable with current practices.[5][8] ” Please see more information here.

Pompano In The Bay, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Tuesday, November 21, 2017.
Pompano In The Bay, Catch & Release, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

Appearance:

  • Dark greenish-gray on back, shading to silver sides
  • Yellowish coloration on belly
  • Fish found in dark waters have yellow on throat, pelvic fins and anal fin
  • Dorsal fin begins in front of anal fin
  • Dorsal, anal and caudal fins are short and upright
  • Forehead slopes gently backward
  • Deep, compressed body with a small mouth
  • Caudal fin with a wider fork than permit

Similar Species: Permit, T. falcatus (dorsal fin begins over the anal fin and grow much larger than Florida pompano)

Size: Up to 24 inches (8 pounds)

Habitat:

Inshore and nearshore waters, especially along sandy beaches, oyster bars and over seagrass beds, often in turbid water. Found in water as deep as 130 feet.

Behavior:

Spawn offshore March to September.

Feeds on mollusks and crustaceans, especially sand fleas.

Local movements are influenced by the tide, and seasonal movements are influenced by temperature.

Additional Information

State Record:External Website 8 lb 4 oz, caught near Port St. Joe,   Please see more information here.

Pompano, North Captiva, 1-23-14, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.
Pompano, North Captiva, 1-23-14, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.

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We’re located in Castaways Marina, Santiva, Sanibel Island, just before the Blind Pass bridge to Captiva Island.

Pompano, North Captiva, 1-8-14, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.
Pompano, North Captiva, 1-8-14, Sanibel & Captiva Islands & Fort Myers Charters & Fishing Guide Service.

After a fierce storm, Turner Beach, the beach adjoining the Pass, is frequently covered with a bounty of shells from Olives to Fighting Whelks to the more common Conchs. The fishing is also renowned with sharks in the summer, tailing redfish on the bayside flats and snook under and off the Blind Pass bridge. Because Turner Beach faces Westward, the sunsets are spectacular and a popular viewing point for residents and visitors alike.

Pompano, 2-7-15, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing & Fort Myers Fishing Charters & Guide Service.
Pompano, 2-7-15, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing & Fort Myers Fishing Charters & Guide Service.

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Pompano caught in Redfish Pass on Sanibel & Captiva charters!
Pompano caught in Redfish Pass on Sanibel & Captiva charters!