Overview:
This protected estuarine system offers miles of mangrove-lined creeks, culverts, and flats ideal for shallow-water anglers. Limited boat access helps preserve consistent fish populations, and shore or kayak fishing is highly productive.

Target Species:

• Redfish
  
• Snook
  
• Juvenile Tarpon
  
• Spotted Seatrout
  
• Mangrove Snapper
  
• Ladyfish
  
• Jack Crevalle
  
• Sheepshead
  

Seasonal Highlights:

• Spring and summer feature active Tarpon and Snook.
  
• Fall brings large Redfish to the shallows.
  
• Cooler winter temperatures concentrate Snapper and Sheepshead around culverts.
  

Tactics:

• Target culvert outflows during falling tide using freelined live shrimp.
  
• Work mangrove edges with swim baits or baitfish patterns on fly.
  
• Drift soft plastics through shallow channels for Seatrout.
  

Effective Baits and Lures:

• Live: Shrimp, Pinfish, greenbacks
  
• Artificial: Z-Man Swimbaits, D.O.A. Deadly Combos, Vudu Shrimp, jig-and-shrimp rigs
  

Additional Tips:
Focus on fishing during incoming or outgoing tides. Baitfish often gather around culverts, so having a cast net ready can provide natural forage for predatory species.