ReelWork Report post Posted September 9, 2017 What can be expected for the fishing after Irma blows through? Any thoughts on how long to wait to get back out on the water safely? Will the bite pick up once the water recedes? Just curious if any one has past experience. I usually fish anywhere from Captiva to Goodland. I'm sure we'll be busy with clean up first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator Report post Posted September 9, 2017 The Gulf and Bays will be full of floating AND submerged debris. Buzzing around to fish after the storm will be way-risky. Water will be turbid for many days or weeks, and brackish. Sandbars will have moved to new places. No guess on how long it will take to get the fishing back.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReelWork Report post Posted September 10, 2017 I figured the floating debris. May get a spare prop to run with as back up. It'll be interesting to see how long it takes to get markers and channels matched up and fixed. I have a job site up on Captiva and hope I can get access by vehicle so I don't need to head up there by water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drummer Report post Posted September 11, 2017 USCG Local Notice to Mariners should be a good info source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flatsdoctor Report post Posted September 19, 2017 Check your area out during low tide 1st !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.N Report post Posted January 27 Google earth is showing updated 2018 shots of the 10k islands. It's pretty bad down there and google earth really shows all the tree debris everywhere. The fishing has been fantastic though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites