Pinellas county kingfishing

[SteveN]

I want to target kingfish in my yak but don't know the right approach, or where I should fish for kings at, I've been to fort desoto all the way up to Clearwater pass. And have only had a lot of Spanish Mack's. Where are some good spots I can catch some decent size kingfish? And if anyone else would want to join me that would be a plus as I kind of have this wierd feeling of being out in deep water all by myself. None of my friends have yaks so I can't really go with anyone. I go fishing atleast 4 times a week .

[Pitt]

Hey Steve. I'm new to this site and Clearwater. I've done most of my fishing, so far, around Caledesi and honeymoon for reds and specks. Never fished for kings but they're getting checked off my list along with snook and tarpon this year. I have a pretty open schedule so hit me up if u ever need a partner in crime

[SteveN]

I'll definitely give a shout

[DaveR]

Any beach launch is good mate. They aren't in close right now. I was out yesterday for a few hours in Sarasota and saw nada. Had a blue runner out and chummed with cut pinners. No birds, no Mack's, no nothin. Im thinking that last blow pushed em out a bit. The water was churned up. Soon though if the weather stays warm.

[SteveN]

Well it's been nice all week so maybe they'll be back

[Walt_Trident13]

Beach launches in our area aren't bad at all. Here's a video of a launch last fall that shows just how easy it is. Usually it's much calmer.


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[13]

Once they start hitting the beach in numbers, you can find them in plenty close enough. I had luck between John's Pass & St Pete Beach last year a couple times. Some big maks & some nice kings too. I don't get out as much as I would like these days, but definitely plan on getting out there soon

[jbdba01]

At the risk of cross forum posting I wrote this up last week. Moderators - delete/moderate as you see fit.

Some words of advice - don't go solo; personally I would leave the bigger ones behind - the smaller ones will taste better; if you bring a fish with choppers on board know that they are razor sharp; eventually you will catch a shark - have a plan.

Other than that, it's not rocket science. Bait, troll, stay on hard bottom (follow crab traps).

Here's the thread here on pf.com.