http://pier60fishing.com The official fishing report from Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach, Florida. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:37:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://pier60fishing.com/2012/01/good-fishing-in-december/ http://pier60fishing.com/2012/01/good-fishing-in-december/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 17:59:48 +0000 Capt'n Tom http://pier60fishing.com/?p=1071 December was warmer than usual, with a cold front passing through after the first week of the month. Only then did the wind and waves and cold air hurt the fishing here on Pier 60. Lots of Silver Perch, also known locally as Butterfish, we caught in the afternoons and evenings here. Small but tasty, [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2012/01/good-fishing-in-december/feed/ 0 http://pier60fishing.com/2011/12/november-fishing-great/ http://pier60fishing.com/2011/12/november-fishing-great/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:44:42 +0000 Capt'n Tom http://pier60fishing.com/?p=1060 We saw some fine fishing on Pier 60 in November. With air temperatures in the high to mid-70′s and water temperatures hovering around 70 degrees, fishing action was non-stop most days here. We saw lots of nice Spanish Mackerel during the mornings. Macks were hitting the usual- live shrimp, small minnows, and lures such as [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2011/12/november-fishing-great/feed/ 0 http://pier60fishing.com/2011/11/october-fishing-frenzy/ http://pier60fishing.com/2011/11/october-fishing-frenzy/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:40:06 +0000 Capt'n Tom http://pier60fishing.com/?p=1055 October is always one of the nicest months of the year here. The severe heat from the summer has dissipated, and fall migrations are in full swing. Water temperatures have fluctuated from the high-70′s down to the low 70′s, and even dipped into the 60′s for a brief while. With the passage of cold fronts, [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2011/11/october-fishing-frenzy/feed/ 0 http://pier60fishing.com/2011/10/september-fishing-fun/ http://pier60fishing.com/2011/10/september-fishing-fun/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:45:10 +0000 Capt'n Tom http://pier60fishing.com/?p=987 Spanish Mackerel have been biting early in the day on live shrimp, small live minnows, and lures. Live shrimp are usually fished under a float, but free-lining shrimp is a good tactic too. Small minnows are caught on a Sabiki rig, and fished in the same fashion. Using a float allows the angler to cast [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2011/10/september-fishing-fun/feed/ 0 http://pier60fishing.com/2011/09/hot-august/ http://pier60fishing.com/2011/09/hot-august/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:58:48 +0000 Capt'n Tom http://pier60fishing.com/?p=952 August is the hottest month of the year here on Clearwater Beach. In addition to the high temperatures, we are likely to see squalls, winds, and waves associated with tropical storms, either as a glancing blow, or a more direct hit. With water temperatures in low 90′s it becomes more important to fish early or [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2011/09/hot-august/feed/ 0 http://pier60fishing.com/2011/08/july-variety/ http://pier60fishing.com/2011/08/july-variety/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:35:39 +0000 Capt'n Tom http://pier60fishing.com/?p=949 July fishing on Clearwater Beach’s’ Pier 60 was full of variety. Spanish Mackerel fishing was spotty in July. The middle part of the month, high water temperatures drove the fish offshore. Once water temperatures relaxed, the fish returned. Most days fish were taken on live shrimp and lures during the morning. Afternoon success was less [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2011/08/july-variety/feed/ 0 http://pier60fishing.com/2011/07/fishing-fantastic-in-june/ http://pier60fishing.com/2011/07/fishing-fantastic-in-june/#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:25:19 +0000 Capt'n Tom http://pier60fishing.com/?p=926 Fishing was fantastic on Pier 60 in June. June gave us clear waters, mild temperatures, and little in the way of hostile weather. Pods of Manatees traveling up and down the beaches were a daily sight. Family groups, including newborn calves seemed to relish swimming near the numerous bathers in the popular swim zone near [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2011/07/fishing-fantastic-in-june/feed/ 0 http://pier60fishing.com/2011/06/may-2011-pier-60-fishing-report/ http://pier60fishing.com/2011/06/may-2011-pier-60-fishing-report/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:59:22 +0000 Capt'n Tom http://pier60fishing.com/?p=886 Great weather in May allowed fishermen to reap a good variety of fish here on Pier 60. Spanish Mackerel start biting just after first light. These toothy speedsters will readily take live shrimp, lures, and small minnows brought up on a Sabiki rig. Fish have been mostly in the 15-20 inch range, with some fish [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2011/06/may-2011-pier-60-fishing-report/feed/ 0 http://pier60fishing.com/2011/05/april-fishing/ http://pier60fishing.com/2011/05/april-fishing/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 19:49:55 +0000 Pier60Reporter http://pier60fishing.com/?p=860 There’s been a great variety of fish on Pier 60 in April. Spanish Mackerel continue to be taken daily on Pier 60. The Mackerel bite usually is good starting at first light, and continues on and off throughout the day.  These fish will take a live shrimp, small minnows, lures, and cut bait fished under [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2011/05/april-fishing/feed/ 0 http://pier60fishing.com/2011/04/abundant-baitfish-under-pier-means-good-fishing/ http://pier60fishing.com/2011/04/abundant-baitfish-under-pier-means-good-fishing/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:50:13 +0000 Pier60Reporter http://pier60fishing.com/?p=832 The Gulf water temperatures are well into the 70′s, and there are plenty of baitfish around the pier, which in turn, draws other species into the area. Greenback minnows, Glass minnows, and BallyHoo can usually be found holding somewhere around the pier structure. Many seasoned pier anglers use a Sabiki rig to obtain baitfish. The [...]]]> http://pier60fishing.com/2011/04/abundant-baitfish-under-pier-means-good-fishing/feed/ 0