Fort Pierce; Fishing Charters In The Sunrise City   by Eliseo Lao

Fort Pierce, Florida is one of the oldest communities along the East Coast, making the Fort Pierce fishing charter a favorite. The city serves as a peaceful alternative to busier nearby cities like Orlando and West Palm Beach and is renowned for some of the most relaxing and productive fishing waters in Florida. 

Fort Pierce fishing charters takes pride in their rich fishing traditions. The Indian River Lagoon is acclaimed for hosting some of the finest and most diverse fishing in the United States. Gulf Stream currents off Fort Pierce are plentiful. Trolling the Gulf Stream has been known to yield some real trophy fish with a number of record catches taking place in this region. The Gulf Stream off Fort Pierce is noted for a high population of sailfish. The city is often referred to as the 'Sailfish Capital of the Treasure Cost' with a number of sailfish tournaments being held each year. Choosing a Fort Pierce fishing charter for a weekend trip can yield excellent results. 

The Fort Pierce City Marina docks a number of Fort Pierce fishing charters available to take advantage of the scenic waters that Florida's treasure coast has to offer. Visitors can fish for spotted sea trout or tailing redfish on the flats, snapper along the channel edges, tripletail around the channel markers and trophy sized snook along the coast or near the bridges. The summer months of June, July and August are perfect for those looking for tarpon and there are always ladyfish, jack crevalle and other species of fish ready to take your bait. 

Many of the Fort Pierce fishing charters docked at the Fort Pierce marina such as Ruby Gene, Fins Sport Fishing, Happy Hooker, Victory and Last Mango that specialize in sailfish, marlin, dolphin, wahoo, cobia, king, grouper, and snapper. These Fort Pierce fishing charters provide state of the art electronics and navigation systems with experienced captains capable of designing a custom trip based upon individual or group needs and skill level. The captains know the waters and the challenges that each season presents. The fishing charters provide adventures for any angler from beginning to advanced. Advanced anglers will appreciate how each captain navigates the region's Reefs and Wrecks, their familiarity with 'secret spots' and their expertise on fishing the waters. 

Beginning anglers will never forget the experience of their first catch. Even family members who aren't necessarily into fishing will still enjoy the Fort Pierce fishing charters for the relaxation of the waters and scenery of the nature and wildlife that inhabit the area. There is always the opportunity to witness dolphin, manatee, sea turtle and abundant bird life - including brown and white pelicans, blue herons, wood storks, egrets, ospreys, and sea gulls among the wildlife along the mangroves and islands of the river.