Captain Ken Chambers reports that the warmer than average winter temperatures have caused the Gulf to be 6 to 10 degrees above the normal average. This coupled with dirty water from strong southeast winds has made for challenging fishing. The fish are scattered, but small snook, reds and trout and pompano are being taken, and occasionally larger fish as well. Several days ago, Captain Ken put an fly angler on about an 80 pound tarpon, which took the fly, fought hard and eventually spiit out the fly. The tarpon are about 6 weeks early but are not being found consistently. Large jacks are cruising the waters as well. With the cold front expected to pass through the area Wednesday, the waters should cool which should congregate the fish and provide for better fishing opportunities. Fly fishing opportunities could be excellent before and after the morning low tides. Booking a trip with us for these days could be rewarding.