Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report – Nov 17, 2025 (Tough Bite & Dirty Water)
Weekend weather was beautiful, but the bite was slow. Very dirty, tannin-stained water and plenty of seaweed around the inlet kept the fish picky, even though water temperatures were right where they should be.
Quick reminder from the park rules: you may fish with two rods in the water per angler, and you need to stay with the rods you’re fishing. If you’re ever unsure about jetty rules, stop by the ranger station and they’ll get you a copy.
North Jetty
Action was limited and mostly tied to the early high incoming tide.
A few decent snook were caught on live shrimp, along with some nice black drum. The hot spots were the beach side of the tip and the inlet-side rock pile.
On the outgoing tide, the tip produced small bluefish, jacks, stingrays, and catfish, and not much else.
South Jetty
Water was pretty messy here. A couple of black margates came over the rail, along with plenty of catfish, stingrays, and puffers.
T-Dock Area
Extremely slow. The only consistent catches were puffers.
Surf – North & South
On the north beach, a few nice whiting were taken on cut shrimp, mixed with the usual catfish and stingrays.
The south side proved even weedier and dirtier, with more catfish than anything else.
The good news is water temperatures are holding around 70–72°F, which is right on target for this time of year. Once clarity improves, the bite should follow.
– Snookman Wayne
Plan your trip: Tide Report & Moon Phase
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Bait tip: When the water is dirty, natural baits help. Stop by Saltwater Cowboy Bait & Tackle for live shrimp and frozen bait options.