The following photos are only a sample of species of fish caught near the southern end of the Indian River and sizes of the fish are typical of those inhabiting the flats. For proper perspective, the length from the butt to the end of the cork on the fly rod seen in these pictures measures 14 inches.

If you believe all you hear on fishing shows and read in the fishing magazines, you are in for a rude awakening! Not all saltwater fish weigh 10 lbs or more and do not need to be taken on heavy fly fishing gear. In many cases a six weight outfit will suffice. It isn't the size of salt water fish that is so impressive. It's the diversity, fight and the uncertainty of what one might catch.. You can be hook a 16 inch snook one day and turn around and hook one over 40 inches the next day. There is one constant when fishing the Indian River, " if it swims, it can be taken on a fly rod!" Click on the picture for a larger image.

Speckled Trout Found on flat in bay year round	Snook Caught mid-day while crashing bait fish in a canal
Spanish Mackerel Run on beach and bay in cooler months	Ladyfish Cousin of Tarpon, jumpers!
Bluefish Run in river and on beach in cooler months..	Jack Crevelle Taken with a clouser while crashing bait fish
Black Drum Cousin to the Redfish	Tarpon Numerous in the summer months
Pompano Smaller cousin to the permit	Lookdown Detachable Mandible, can swallow large bait fish
Redfish Roam throughout the Indian river lagoon	Flounder Flounder will fall for a clouser.