SEBASTIAN INLET FISHING REPORT

March30 inlet fishing report

Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report (Mar 30, 2026) — Snook Windows, Pompano Limits & T-Dock Reopens 24/7 - March 30, 2026

The final Sebastian Inlet fishing report for March brings a mixed bag of good early-week action, followed by another round of wind, waves, and dirty water. Water temperatures have held in the 71–73 degree range, which is helping the spring bite along, but strong SSE winds and 4–5 foot seas are expected to make conditions rough again this week.

One important update for anglers: the T-Dock is now open 24/7 again, with no more closures.
While conditions were calmer at the beginning of last week, a handful of species turned on in short windows — especially snook and pompano. Once the wind picked up again, the bite became much tougher.
 
North Jetty

At the beginning of last week, from Monday through Wednesday, the north jetty had a decent snook bite on the last of the incoming tide over the rock pile. Quite a few overslot fish were caught, along with a solid number of keeper slot fish.
The best bait for that bite was live shrimp, but the bite window was short — about 30 minutes each day. If you weren’t there right when they turned on, you likely missed it.

A few redfish and black drum were also mixed in during that stretch.
At the tip, anglers fishing shrimp and sand fleas on either tide picked up some decent sheepshead over the rocks on the beach side, along with a few black margates.

Another interesting catch this week was a few Atlantic spadefish. One angler even caught two at once on a double rig using dead shrimp.
On the outgoing tide, the tip continued to produce plenty of:
  • Bluefish
  • Jack crevalle
  • A few nice Spanish mackerel

Silver spoons, V-jigs, and Gotcha lures all produced fish.

Back between the pilings toward the beach on the inlet side, patient anglers are still catching some quality sheepshead.

South Jetty

The South Jetty also had a decent bite early in the week before conditions changed.
During the incoming tide, anglers caught some snook on live shrimp and pinfish. Most of those fish were on the smaller side, but a few keepers were landed.

One of the better bites of the week happened at the tip from Monday through Wednesday, where the pompano bite was very good. Anglers using goofy jigs and live sand fleas caught lots of quality fish, with several limits reported. Most pompano were in the 14–16 inch range.

Black margates and sheepshead were also caught on dead shrimp during the outgoing tide.
The water on the south side had cleaned up a lot, but the expected SSE winds this week will likely dirty it up again.

Bluefish and jacks are still around for anglers throwing jigs, spoons, and Gotchas.

T-Dock Area
The big news back here is simple: the T-Dock is open 24/7 again.
Water has stayed fairly clean in this area, and anglers are catching:
  • Sheepshead
  • Small snapper of different varieties
  • Plenty of puffers

Most of those fish are being caught on dead shrimp around the pilings.
One angler reported a nice black drum and a sheepshead on dead shrimp while floating the tide with a split-shot rig.
Snook and redfish have mostly been absent from this area during the day, but some are being caught at night by anglers jig fishing.
On the outgoing tide, anglers fishing small jigs, silver spoons, and Gotchas are also catching:
  • Bluefish
  • Jack crevalle
  • Ladyfish

Surf – North & South
At the beginning of the week, while conditions were calm and clean, the south side surf produced a decent pompano bite, along with a few black drum. Sand fleas and shrimp were the top baits.

The north side surf produced similar action, but with some decent whiting and croakers mixed in.
Once the winds kicked up, that bite shut down fast. This week’s forecast of SSE winds and 4–5 foot seas will likely leave the surf pretty blown out.
Outlook

Fishing conditions this week are expected to be rough, with:
  • SSE winds in the 10–20 mph range
  • Surf in the 4–5 foot range
  • More dirty water and more sargassum weed

Water temperatures should stay warm enough to keep fish around, but finding cleaner water and protected areas will be key.
If you do get out there, try to find a spot that gives you some cover from the wind and waves — and who knows what might bite.

Good luck everyone, and have a great week!
– Snookman Wayne
Mar 9 blog

Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report (Mar 9, 2026) — Cleaner North Jetty Bite, Muddy South Side - March 9, 2026
 

Spring-like weather finally showed up along the Space Coast last week, with warm temperatures and decent conditions overall. The winds and surf kicked up at times, but that didn’t stop a handful of species from biting around the inlet.

The biggest factor right now is water clarity. Dredging south of the inlet is pushing a lot of muddy water up the beach and into the south jetty on the incoming tide. Because of that, the north jetty has been the most productive area where the water stays cleaner.
 
North Jetty
Most of the action has been at the tip of the jetty over the rock pile on the incoming tide. Several snook have been caught over the last few days — some undersized, some oversized, and a handful of slot fish mixed in.
Live shrimp and live pinfish have been the best baits. A few catch-and-release redfish have also been mixed in with the snook bite.

Black drum and sheepshead continue to show up in decent numbers as well, both at the tip and along the beachside rocks. Anglers using live or dead shrimp and sand fleas have had the most success.
On the incoming tide I also saw some Spanish mackerel being caught on small jigs and Gotcha plugs.
Fishing the beachside of the jetty has produced a few pompano and whiting on shrimp and sand fleas.
When the tide switches to outgoing, anglers tossing jigs, spoons, and Gotchas are catching plenty of bluefish and Spanish mackerel. They aren’t very picky right now and will hit just about anything moving through the current.
South Jetty
The south side continues to struggle due to the muddy water caused by the dredging project. Visibility is extremely poor and most of the catches have been catfish, stingrays, and small sharks.
Anglers who can locate small pockets of cleaner water have managed to catch a few snook along the rocks on live shrimp, but when the dirty water pushes through the bite shuts down quickly.

There is still a chance to pick up sheepshead and black drum along the rocks if you can find cleaner water. Live or dead shrimp and sand fleas remain the best baits.
T-Dock Area
Fishing back here has been slow overall. A few sheepshead and small puppy drum (under 10 inches) have been caught on dead shrimp.
I heard reports of some whiting, although I didn’t personally see any landed. There were no reports of snook from shore, but one angler did catch an undersized snook from a boat.

On the outgoing tide, anglers throwing small spoons and jigs are picking up some bluefish and Spanish mackerel.
Surf – North & South
The south side surf remains heavily muddied from dredge outflow. Most of what’s being caught over there are catfish, stingrays, and small bonnethead sharks.
The north side surf, however, has been producing some solid catches of pompano, whiting, and black drum on shrimp, sand fleas, and Fishbites.

Anglers throwing jigs and spoons in the surf are also catching bluefish and Spanish mackerel.
Right now we’re in that typical spring transition period where the water temperatures are climbing. As of this writing the coastal water temperature is around 73°, and warmer conditions this week should keep things moving in the right direction.

Just remember the old saying: If March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb.
– Snookman Wayne
Mar 9 blog

Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report (Mar 2, 2026) — Drum, Sheepshead & Snook Showing on the Jetties

The first report for March brings a slightly improved bite at Sebastian Inlet, although overall fishing is still a bit slow. Fish are around and willing to bite — you just need to hit the right tide window.

Water temperatures dipped back down to about 66–67 degrees this past week. The north side stayed fairly clean most of the week before silting up a little on Sunday, while the south side improved quite a bit compared to the muddy conditions from the previous week.
 
North Jetty
Most of the action has again been centered around the jetty tip, with both tides producing fish, although the incoming tide has been the better window.

Early morning incoming tides produced some nice black drum on live and dead shrimp. There were also some snook caught on live shrimp and pinfish. Most were oversized fish, but a couple slot fish were landed as well.

Some redfish were also caught during this time, but remember they remain catch and release only in our area. Between the pilings and over the rock pile at the tip, anglers found a steady bite of quality sheepshead on live sand fleas and fiddler crabs.

The beach side of the jetty has been slower lately due to a large sandbar that has made the water very shallow, although a few small whiting were caught Sunday on dead shrimp.
On the outgoing tide at the southeast tip, anglers found steady action from bluefish and jack crevalle, which were hitting just about anything thrown at them.

Along the seawall between the bait shop and the bridge, anglers have been catching catch-and-release redfish on baits and jigs fished close to the channel. Near the bridge itself, some nice sheepshead were caught on sand fleas and fiddler crabs.
South Jetty
The South Jetty improved quite a bit this week as the water finally cleaned up enough to get fish feeding again.
Anglers reported:
  • Bluefish and jack crevalle on spoons and cut bait
  • Black drum and sheepshead on dead shrimp

The tip on the outgoing tide produced most of the drum and sheepshead action, although fish were caught on both tides.
High tide along the wall and beach pocket area produced:
  • Small snook with a couple keeper fish
  • Seatrout
  • A few keeper flounder
The best baits were live shrimp and finger mullet.

Along the wall during the incoming tide, anglers also caught some nice black drum and sheepshead on both live and dead shrimp.

T-Dock Area
Fishing in the T-Dock area remained fairly slow.
The main catches reported were:
  • Undersized black drum
  • Some small whiting
  • Sheepshead around dock pilings and rocks

Anglers casting spoons into the channel picked up some bluefish, jacks, and small Spanish mackerel, with the outgoing tide being slightly better.

Surf – North & South
Surf fishing has been a little difficult due to NNE winds and low morning tides, forcing anglers to cast farther out to reach fish.
Three-foot seas also stirred up the water on both sides of the inlet.
The majority of surf catches included:
  • Small sharks
  • Catfish
  • Stingrays

There have also been a few whiting and an occasional pompano mixed in, but nothing too consistent.

Outlook
Conditions may get rough again early this week with:
  • Seas building to around 3–5 feet
  • NNE winds around 15–20 mph
If you do get out there this week, be prepared for some rougher conditions.
And don’t forget — Daylight Saving Time begins next Sunday (March 8), so we’ll be springing forward with the clocks.
Have a great week everyone!
– Snookman Wayne

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