Daytona Beach Fishing Report – Finding Shelter from the North Winds

The North winds have been relentless around Daytona Beach so far this month, and with more wind still in the forecast, finding protected water has been the name of the game!

When these strong north winds blow, the key is to get out of the wind and take advantage of the protected creeks, backwaters, and shorelines along the Intracoastal. Areas with good protection from the north can make all the difference, not only making for a more comfortable day on the water but also providing some great fishing opportunities.

Look for areas with deeper bends in the creeks, protected shorelines, and pockets where the wind isn’t blowing directly across the water. These spots can hold plenty of redfish, snook, and trout, especially around oyster bars, docks, mangrove shorelines, and creek mouths.

Live shrimp, finger mullet, and small baitfish are all great options when fishing these protected areas. Artificial shrimp, paddle tails, and suspending plugs can also produce when worked slowly around structure and deeper edges.

The biggest thing this time of year is being willing to adjust your game plan. Don’t waste the day fighting the wind in exposed areas when there are plenty of places to tuck away and find some hungry fish.

Hopefully we’ll get a break from these North winds soon, but until then, we’ll keep finding the protected water and making the best of it. There’s always somewhere to go fishing around Daytona Beach if you know where to look!

Tight lines and we’ll see you on the water!