Gulf Coast Local Secret #4

Hurricane Pass Gulf Coast Fishing Secret

What is Hurricane Pass? Hurricane pass is the channel of water that flows between Honeymoon Island and Caladesi Island. The two islands were connected until 1921 when a hurricane dug the sand away between them. The waterway between the mainland and the barrier islands is called Saint Joseph Sound. Each day, Hurricane Pass is burdened with the duty of letting tidal waters pass into and out of the Sound. The currents can be quite strong, sometimes creating swirling eddies 100 feet across of the tip of Honeymoon Island.

What is the Gulf Coast Fishing Secret?

The currents that flow in and out of Saint Joseph Sound carry the nutrients that smaller fish like to feed on. The smaller fish pull in larger fish who want to feed on them in turn. You are at the top of this chain with pole in hand. You will see the water in motion right away when you arrive.

Gulf Coast Fishing Location

The site is on the southernmost tip of Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Florida. You can take a boat there, naturally, but by car you must enter Honeymoon Island State Park, which has a small entrance fee. Turn left at the first chance and continue to the entrance to the dog beach which will starts in the brush to the left along the parking area. Follow all the pet owners down the trail but when they turn right you keep going straight until the trail veers left where you will see the water of Saint Joseph Sound ahead. Pick a spot anywhere on the tip of the island. Harbor patrols cruise the area so make sure your fishing license is in order.