Stuart, Florida is one of the best places on the Treasure Coast to target Florida Pompano during the cooler months. These hard-fighting, great-tasting fish migrate through our beaches and inlets primarily from November through April, with peak action often following passing cold fronts when water temperatures fall into the mid-60s to low-70s.
The key to consistent pompano fishing in Stuart is focusing on beach troughs and sandbars, especially along Hutchinson Island and near the Stuart Inlet. Pompano cruise the deeper troughs between sandbars, feeding on sand fleas, small crustaceans, and clams. Clean water with moderate surf and good tidal movement dramatically increases your odds.

Light tackle is ideal. A 7 foot spinning rod paired with a 2500–3000 reel spooled with 10–15 lb braided line and a 20 lb fluorocarbon leader is perfect. Most anglers use a double-drop pompano rig with a 1–3 oz pyramid sinker to hold bottom. Live sand fleas are the top bait, but fresh shrimp, clam, , jigs or Fishbites will also produce

Beyond their speed and steady fight, Florida Pompano are prized for the table. Their meat is mild, sweet, and firm — widely considered some of the best eating fish in Florida

There are four main types of pompano in the U.S. — how many have YOU caught?

🐟 Florida Pompano –

🐟 Permit –

🐟 Palometa –

🐟 African Pompano –

Now the real question…

👉 Which ones have you caught?

👉 How did you catch them?

👉 And which one gave you the most memorable fight?**

For me, it’s hard to beat a big permit on fly… but Let’s hear it 👇🔥