While there is a year-round, residential population of Pompano inhabiting the waters off Brevard’s beaches and in the lagoon, the “run” during cooler months of winter and spring are the result of the annual migration of non-local pompano through Florida’s coastal waters. These fish are renowned, and highly sought after, for their flaky and mild-tasting fillets.
While temperatures remain moderately cool, shrimp and sand fleas tipped with Fishbites are a great option. But, further into the winter season as waters grow colder towards 65 degrees, these baits will flee the surf zone, searching for warmth in deeper waters. At that point, clams and blue crab knuckles are probably the best bet to match the hatch and solicit the strike of a hungry fish.
