Good Catch Fishing Report: March 24, 2023

Captain Dylan Hubbard says winter time patterns and summer time patterns are currently co-existing, which means sheepshead are still inshore, but mangrove snapper and snook are starting to show up while the mackerel and king fish are back in town near shore.

John’s Pass Seafood Festival kicks off

Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina discusses what’s biting the week of Jan. 13, but there is also the annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival. There’s plenty of food, games and a huge Blood Mary bar toast on Saturday morning.

How do fish react to cold snaps?

Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina explains the bite before and after a cold snap. He says it takes fish activity to calm down after the front passes through – especially near shore and offshore.

Sheepshead become ‘aggressive’ during cooler weather

Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina said there are calming conditions and beautiful weather, but what is really going to setup the hot bite action is the upcoming full moon. Inshore, the cooling trend is causing the sheepshead to bite.