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