Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report – Nov 3, 2025 (Freshwater Flush & Slow Fishing)

Another pretty weekend, but the inlet bite was held back by poor water quality. Freshwater runoff from the Sebastian River and the C-54 canal dirtied up the inlet and pushed tannin-stained water through the system.

Water temperatures are where they should be for this time of year, and there are still some finger mullet around, but predators haven’t fully engaged yet due to the dirty water conditions.

North Jetty

The outgoing tide dominated most of the day, and the water stayed dirty.

Jacks were the main players, with small bluefish, ladyfish, and catfish mixed in.

Hard-core snook anglers reported very slow fishing, even around the incoming tides when things normally improve.

South Jetty

Very similar story over here — jacks, small blues, ladyfish, catfish, and puffers made up most of the catches.

A handful of small snook were caught on live pinfish during the late incoming tide, but most fish were undersized.

T-Dock Area

A few small mangrove snapper were picked off the pilings using dead shrimp, along with a couple of small sheepshead.

Puffers remain thick in this area.

Anglers working silver spoons and jigs in the channel did find some jacks and bluefish.

Surf – North & South

Surf conditions calmed down a bit, but extremely dirty water kept the bite quiet.

Mostly catfish were reported, with a few small whiting showing up on the north side.

Overall, it was a very slow week around the inlet.

Brisk NNE winds are expected over the next several days. A stronger north component may help clean things up — so keep an eye on conditions.

– Snookman Wayne

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Bait tip: When freshwater pushes through, scent and presentation matter. Stop by Saltwater Cowboy Bait & Tackle for live shrimp, cut bait, and frozen options that help in dirty water.