May Fishing Report from Capt. Randy Boggs

Offshore vermillion snapper are being caught in the 120’ to 200’ depths on cut squid and minnows. The Trysler Grounds and rock bottom are your best bets for catching these fish. Trigger fish are making a strong showing on cut bait in the 120’ to 200’ water depths.
Red snapper are easy to catch on any type of structure, but they are catch and release only until June 1st. Red snapper has been set for June 1, 2009 to August 2, 2009.
Grouper and scamp are biting if you can get past the red snapper. Scamp are biting live pinfish on the bottom. Larger live baits are the choice for grouper.
Amberjack have shown up on the deep water wrecks. They are biting live baits. REMEMBER the new size limits – 30” fork length, 1 per person with no bag limit for captain and crew.
Further offshore, black fin tuna are being caught around the rigs at night with diamond jigs. A few yellow fins have been caught trolling with high speed lures.
Inshore trout are being caught on live shrimp around the docks and the grass beds. Red fish are showing up at the Perdido Pass Bridge and rocks. They are biting live shrimp and cut bait.
Trolling with spoons on top and with planers will catch you a Spanish mackerel.
If you would like to book a great day of fishing, please contact our friendly staff at 251-981-7173 or 1-800-806-7889. We can accommodate any fishing needs.

Capt. Randy Boggs
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