Port Mansfield Fishing Report

GOOD. 71 degrees. Fishing and weather has stabilized, so things are looking good for the upcoming week. Fish are actively hitting topwaters most of the day. If things slow down on top we are working Ball Tail Shad’s low in the water column. Fish are still holding in about 2 feet of water. However, good…

GOOD. 71 degrees. Fishing has been good despite water levels rising. Fish have moved off the flats for the most part but are still hitting topwaters in about 2-3 feet of water. Water has warmed into the low 70s and fish are being more active. Look for active mullet to capitalize on your best opportunities…

GOOD. 71 degrees. Fishing continues to be fair to good despite rising water temperatures and high south winds. Fish are holding on the flats and have been taking topwaters such as the Mansfield Knockers in Wounded Trout color. When the topwater bite slows Ball Tail Shad’s rigged on a 3/32 or 1/8 ounce jig head…

GOOD. 60-65 degrees. Fishing has been strong for redfish and trout despite higher winds. Anglers are also having to work through floating grass, but slow sinking twitch baits and Wigalo juniors have been able to entice good fish. We are still working potholes in thigh deep water. Good fish are out deeper in grass lines…

FAIR. 60-65 degrees. Fishing has been good this last week for redfish and trout. Most have been coming on Mansfield Knockers and small twitch baits in about two feet of water. Water levels came up about 6 inches which has fish higher on the flats. Water temperature remain around 60-65 degrees which is perfect for…

FAIR. 67 degrees. Fishing continues to improve now that the weather is stabilizing. Redfish and trout are still holding shallow and topwaters are producing well if you have cloud cover present. On high sun days working plastics through potholes have been working well. This pattern should continue if weather conditions hold

SLOW. 53 degrees. This week fishing conditions are shaping up nicely with stable weather. Fish are holding in about 2 feet of water in potholes. Small twitch baits and Wigalo’s have been effective when the sun is bright. When cloud cover moves in topwaters have been great if water temperatures are above 60 degrees. Both…

SLOW. 53 degrees. Cold conditions have kept fishing relatively slow. However as the water warms, fishing should improve. When water temperatures hit 63 degrees redfish and trout will start taking topwaters such as Mansfield Knockers. Scattered grass beds will be key. Look for bait fish and consider soft plastics if fish are not eagerly taking…

SLOW. 57 degrees. Fishing was good recently for trout and redfish in the shallows. However, strong winds have moved in which will cause muddy water conditions. Fish can still be caught using big paddle tails and loud topwaters. As the winds lay and water clears, consider targeting isolated grass beds and small potholes using Ball…