Weather & Fishing the Flats
Mother Nature can be a bitch
I understand my customers travel long distances to fish these waters, and I'm here to take em fishing even when things aren't great. However, safety is my first priority and sometimes that call has to be made. As a courtesy, I monitor weather forecasts daily and strive to give advance warning of any major weather events hindering chance of charter days in advance.
It's true, weather can put a damper on your fishing getaway. In the event un-fishable weather conditions keep us from leaving the dock, rest knowing your deposit is safe. Either apply it to a future trip, or receive 100% refunded back to you that day.
It's true, weather can put a damper on your fishing getaway. In the event un-fishable weather conditions keep us from leaving the dock, rest knowing your deposit is safe. Either apply it to a future trip, or receive 100% refunded back to you that day.
What are un-fishable weather conditions?
Most commonly this is gonna be high wind conditions brought on by cold fronts during the winter season, or tropical weather during the summer season. This is also to include vast approaching electrical storms (i.e., lightning). These scenarios are often very predictable.
How much wind is too much wind?
Wind speeds over 20mph are tough to fish in, but possible. This is where I give customers the option to go or cancel after discussing potential outcomes.
Wind speeds approaching 30mph are nearly impossible and unsafe to fish in. This is where I unfortunately have to cancel charters.
Wind speeds approaching 30mph are nearly impossible and unsafe to fish in. This is where I unfortunately have to cancel charters.
What if we encounter inclement weather while on charter?
Assuming conditions are safe and without widespread heavy rain. Light or passing showers are to be expected in a tropical environment, and are therefore fishable. So pack a rain jacket especially during spring and summer months. If a day is cut short of 4hrs (half day) due to bad weather, a $150 per hr rate applies for time spent on the water.