Overview:
This expansive estuarine complex features mangrove islands, oyster bars, and deepwater channels. It is a premier area for inshore species and also supports seasonal Tarpon and Tripletail fishing.

Target Species:

• Snook
  
• Redfish
  
• Spotted Seatrout
  
• Tarpon
  
• Mangrove Snapper
  
• Sheepshead
  
• Flounder
  
• Tripletail
  
• Pompano
  

Seasonal Highlights:

• Late spring through summer is peak for Tarpon and large Snook.
  
• Fall brings schooling Redfish and Pompano.
  
• Winter offers consistent action for Sheepshead and Snapper.
  

Tactics:

• Fish oyster bars and mangrove edges with cut or live bait.
  
• Sight-cast to Tripletail near crab trap buoys.
  
• Work popping cork rigs across grass flats for Trout and Pompano.
  

Effective Baits and Lures:

• Live: Shrimp, Pinfish, greenbacks
  
• Cut: Ladyfish, mullet
  
• Artificial: Soft plastics, gold spoons, topwater plugs
  

Additional Tips:
Adjust tackle and tactics based on depth and water clarity. Tripletail respond best to freelined shrimp near floating structure. Tarpon favor large live baits drifted along channels during incoming tide.