Sheepshead, a three-part series. Part 1: catching sheepshead (and walleye, because when you're fishing for walleye you catch ...

Fishing Report: Sheepshead, black drum bite 'on fire' up and down the coast Zach Dean The Daytona Beach News-Journal 0:04 ...

The Sheepshead, black drum and trout are biting up and down the area. SURF, PIERS: Capt. Mike Vickers Jr. (hammockbaitandtackle.com) said the fishing has been up and down in Flagler County.

"This is the time of year that the sheepshead have moved off from inshore and congregated on the nearshore reefs," said Capt. Fritz von Kolnitz (843-345-9969) of Adventure Outdoors fishing charters.

The IGFA world record is 21-4, taken from Louisiana waters. There is a 14-inch minimum size for sheepshead with a 10-fish daily limit, or 30-fish boat limit.

Sheepshead are biting around the bridges, structure and the reefs in the bay, reports Capt. Shawn Crawford of Florida Sport Fishing Outfitters (941-705-3160). 6.

Hunting & Fishing When It Comes to Gulf Fish, Don’t Fear the Sheeper Move over, speckled trout and redfish. The misunderstood, toothy sheepshead is a tasty—and sustainable—catch.

Capt. Kris Kell also said he’s seeing an early start to sheepshead fishing, which is certainly encouraging considering the water temperature in Mayport is still right below 80 degrees.