Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report – Jan 19, 2026 (Jetty Rule Reminder: Don’t Leave Fish Out)
First off would like to remind everyone that one of our jetty rules states that “ALL MARINE LIFE FOR HARVEST MUST BE PUT IN A CONTAINER OF SORTS — COOLER, BUCKET, BAG, SOMETHING. THEY ARE NOT TO BE LEFT ON THE JETTY!” While I was down on Saturday there were lots of bluefish and jacks laying everywhere! What a waste. They spoil quickly if not iced properly.
Plus we had an incident with a pelican that grabbed a jack someone left out, tried to swallow it, and got it stuck in its throat! Had to call a park ranger to help me help the bird — we got it out, but the bird’s pouch was all messed up, so had to take it to the bird hospital.
PLEASE pick up your fish and store them properly, or put them back in the water if you aren’t keeping them. Thanks!
North Jetty
Before the weekend there were a few black drum being caught at the tip on live and dead shrimp, also a couple redfish were landed. I did also see a few nice sheepshead being caught as well.
Also at the tip when I was down Saturday the bluefish bite was crazy — anglers flinging fish over the rails everywhere, and on everything! I did also see a couple Spanish mackerel caught too. Spoons and jigs were the ticket.
Along the rocks between the bait shop and bridge some anglers were catching some sheepshead on shrimp, fiddlers and sand fleas. Some of the fish were in the 12 to 13 inch range. No flounder for the flounder guys.
South Jetty
Over here at the tip, both tides since the water was so cool, it was mostly all about the bluefish on jigs, spoons, and any bait used.
Those fishing shrimp were catching some sheepshead, but not as many as the north side. I did hear about a couple pompano caught before the water got dirty — goofy jigs.
Along the jetty rocks on the incoming tide a few small snook and drum and sheepshead were caught. Live shrimp was the ticket.
T-Dock Area
Back here over the weekend the dock was closed — they forgot to open it before they left for the weekend. Around the cleaning table there were only a few people fishing, but weren’t catching anything except tiny snappers on dead shrimp. No flounder guys back here.
Surf – North & South
North side was a bit tough to fish due to the huge sandbar we now have next to the north jetty. It is very shallow and goes a long way out, and north. There weren’t any anglers out fishing the beach.
South side: SSE winds messed up the water quality and made it kind of dirty. A few small flounder were caught in the surf pocket area on finger mullet and small rubber jigs.
Farther down the beach south (still in the park), before the weekend there were some nice pompano being caught on live fleas. Boaters out there behind the surf area were doing well in that area. Not much else except catfish and an occasional shark hookup.
Well that’s all I have for this week folks. It’s going to be breezy and cool and a little rough this week, until Thursday where it should calm down a bit and warm back up. Stay well, stay warm, and have a great, safe week!
– Snookman Wayne
Plan your trip: Tide Report & Moon Phase
Back to the archive: Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report Hub
Bait tip: Swing by Saltwater Cowboy Bait & Tackle for live shrimp, seasonal baitfish, and frozen options before you hit the rocks.