Mackerel Running Thick Around Sarasota, Florida Beaches

Fishing Tuesday March 15th with Dick Diedrich and his son Jimmy, Capt. Jonnie Walker caught more hogfish, flounder (one of largest he has have seen in a while), sheepshead and Spanish mackerel just off the beach, using light tackle (10-pound fishing line) and shrimp for bait.

Jimmie Dietrich and Capt. Jonnie with a nice (and tasty) flounder

The remainder of the week was much the same with catches of hogfish, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, flounder, Key West grunts offshore and trout and mackerel in the bay.


The mackerel have come in strong the last few days and seem to be the dominant fish out there.


Anglers from western states such as Minnesota, Colorado and Montana would love fish such as Spanish mackerel. These toothy fish are surprisingly feisty and crank line like no rainbow trout ever could.


Best part is, fishing licenses are requires when booking charters. So out-of-state anglers are covered.