Saltwater ponds in the winter

Saltwater Inshore Discussion
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I’m thinking about trying to fish some saltwater ponds that I have access to thinking that the fish won’t be as much in a “winter pattern” if they are trapped. Does anyone have any advice for this time of year ?? Would I still be able to catch flounder since they would trapped and couldn’t move offshore ?? Thanks

17’ Mako

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If there is a in flow there’s an out flow and they swim right out. I was fishing a salt pond that had trout in it and they disappeared once it got cold. But they were are all dinks.

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Those smal saltwater ponds can be a blast in the spring summer and fall. Just fish small live shrimp (about the size of your pinky) under a popping cork and you can catch all sorts of species

Evant T.

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Consider and fish a saltwater pond as a “flat”. Unless it is locked with no flow. Trout show up in spring on flats around 74 degrees+ . Around 80+ they leave during the heat of day and bite well in the am. Try to find the in/flow/outflow areas and they will hang out there. Look for bridges or drainage pipes. Same for reds and flounder. Then post your catch.

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Consider and fish a saltwater pond as a “flat”. Unless it is locked with no flow. Trout show up in spring on flats around 74 degrees+ . Around 80+ they leave during the heat of day and bite well in the am. Try to find the in/flow/outflow areas and they will hang out there. Look for bridges or drainage pipes. Same for reds and flounder. Then post your catch.

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Originally posted by Epres

Consider and fish a saltwater pond as a “flat”. Unless it is locked with no flow. Trout show up in spring on flats around 74 degrees+ . Around 80+ they leave during the heat of day and bite well in the am. Try to find the in/flow/outflow areas and they will hang out there. Look for bridges or drainage pipes. Same for reds and flounder. Then post your catch.

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Good advise

I’ve caught more flounder out of retention ponds and old rice fields than in the creeks. My go to for them is a double rigged white curly tail grub. First couple hours of incoming have done best for me. Always a good bite or nothing.

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