August has seen east central Florida gripped by day after day of high temperatures, almost no rain, very little wind, and fishing trips that have been more down than up. Afternoon thunderstorms have bounced in hit and missed patterns with most storms producing plenty of lightening and very little rain.
We have had eight trips to date and not one of them has produced any great catches. However, our last trip out there did produce a tad better.







In addition we were able to get a few pictures showing the beauty of the area and some of its wildlife.







The water has cleaned up nicely but high water temps seem to have the bass a bit sluggish. Even some of the deeper water areas are not producing all that well. I would think that with the relative clear skies and the temperatures that we have been having there is a good chance that the bass are night feeding and hiding in whatever shade and cooler water they can find during the day. Surface temps have been consistently over 85 at day break and heading into the low 90's by 11: AM.

There has been little to no shad action on the top, but you can bet the bass are feeding heavily on the bottom as none of the fish caught have been undernourished.

I have heard reference to low-water conditions, and have had a bunch of inquires in e-mails about low water issues. The Marsh/Farm water levels are high for this time of the year and the conditions that we have been experiencing. Navigation is not an issue at this time other than to remind you that wooded areas are only dangerous if you are flying through them. Areas to be cautious: anywhere across the south end of the Farm - there are a lot of floaters in addition to the attached stumps. If you are going to the spillway go inside the island to get there. Out side the island is extremely shallow. If you are on the Marsh side don't run unless you know where you are. To transverse from the ramp to the Farm use the ditches.

See you out there.