Fishing in Eastern Lake

[fishheadspin]

Hi all,

I am coming down from TN in July. we are bringing the kayaks to gulf fish. We are staying at beachside villas that are on western lake. Should the surf be too rough to launch we may fish the lake. What fish types of fish are in the lake and would typical bass gear work?

 

[Kurt]

Beachside Villas is across the street from Eastern Lake so I will change your title. You will find bass in the lake, as well as some saltwater species such as Redfish and Speckled Trout. You may have better luck with the saltwater species since bass are sluggish in July, as we all are.

 

[fishheadspin]

Beachside Villas is across the street from Eastern Lake so I will change your title. You will find bass in the lake, as well as some saltwater species such as Redfish and Speckled Trout. You may have better luck with the saltwater species since bass are sluggish in July, as we all are.

o ok thanks for the help. they still gotta eat! I'll give them both a shot.

 

[Smiling JOe]

for the freshwater species, fish the northern part of the lake. Remember that the salt water is heavier than the fresh water, so higher salinity levels are at the bottom of the lakes, and typically are found nearer the Gulf. You'll find more less salinity in the northern parts of the lakes, in the areas most distant from the Gulf. Try for Redfish closer to the Gulf. Eastern Lake goes pretty far back, and is very accessible by kayak. You might stop by Yellowfin Ocean Sports in Seagrove, to get some "what's hitting tips" when you get here, and they are a good place to get all your fishing supplies. Lynn and John are very good resources.

 

[30ABandMan]

I live near eastern lake and have never had any luck there. Right now, the pompano are biting from the beach. If you want to Kayak fish, get a "Gotcha" plug and follow the skip jacks and hard tail in and around the surf. They are in pretty heavy too. Just look for the splashing on top of the water.I agree with Smilin' Joe, John and Lynn are awesome!Good luck!

 

[mikecat adjuster]

Throw a minnow like a Rapala or Rattlin Rogue and you will catch bass in Eastern lake. Small, but bass. I haven't fished it this year, but last year there was never an instance when I fished the lake and did not catch. A spinner bait or frog in the grass will also pay dividens. Just remember, the bass are small in the lake, but plentiful.