Avoiding the big storms will be the key to a successful offshore trip this weekend – Islander News.com

If offshore fishing is your thing, then expect to see a little action from kingfish, blackfin tuna, possibly a sailfish and, of course, some barracudas and sharks.

The one fish that has been available in decent numbers are bonitos, also known as false albacore. The action is happening in depths from 80 to 160 feet of water.

Dolphin fish have moved way offshore, so if its mahi mahi you're looking for, then get out to 800 feet of water and start looking for big weed patches or birds. That should be your starting point. If theres no action, then continue your search heading east-southeast until you find what you're looking for.

Dont want to waste a lot of time and gas? Then hit the wrecks in 120 to 260 feet, where mutton, vermillion and yelloweye snappers have been eating chunks of cut baits.

The nighttime reef fishing continues to be productive for mangrove, mutton and yellowtail snappers. Anchoring and fishing cut baits is the way to go for these snappers.

Good luck and be safe out there.

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Avoiding the big storms will be the key to a successful offshore trip this weekend - Islander News.com