Known as the "luckiest fishing village", Destin is the home to some of the best saltwater fishing in the United States. The 100 Fathom (600' depth) Curve of the Gulf of Mexico draws closer to Destin than any other spot in Florida. This, along with Destin's close proximity to the East Pass and the Gulf of Mexico, allows quick access to the Gulf of Mexico's fishing bounty. The purpose of this site is to acquaint a new fisherman to the Destin area - our local facilities, fish, waters and fishing methods. Tight lines and good fishing! |
Trip Report Hewett Bayou 2014-6-5 |
This web site is updated as I have time from other things going on. As there are a 1000 + different ways to do things, this is only my way of fishing, nothing else, and it is not the last word in fishing the area. I am by no means an expert but if you would like my opinion on something related to fishing the area, please email me at FishingDestinGuide@cox.net. It may take a few days before I get to it, so be patient. Thanks..... © Copyright 2014 Fishing Destin Guide All rights reserved |
Fishing Destin Guide©
A local's guide to fishing around Destin and the Florida Panhandle
A local's guide to fishing around Destin and the Florida Panhandle
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| Spent a few hours on Hewett Bayou this morning. Hewett Bayou is located about 8 miles east of Destin Commons, off of Hogtown Bayou. Nice day, got started late, around 8:30. Put in at the Bay Circle boat ramp which is a small, narrow ramp, suitable only for kayaks and small boats. You could launch a small jon boat there with a trailer if you are careful. The sandy bottom drops off sharply after the concrete ends. No real parking as it is an end-of-the street ramp with houses on both sides. Someone has planted shrubs on both sides of the street but still enough room on the shoulder for one or two vehicles. If you have a boat of any size, I would put in at the Cessna Landing park which has a first class ramp. Used artificials, gold spoons, MirrOlure, DOA shrimp. Hooked onto a trout around 9:15 but got off at the boat. Hooked another one (or the same one ?) about 2 minutes later and landed him. A little over 19" on a MirrOlure. Went all the way to the south end of the bayou throwing at docks and the grass, nothing. Saw a few mullet jumping but could not locate the schools. Back at the entrance channel was able to land a little dink trout, again on the same MirrOlure.. Got hot quick and was back at the ramp by 10:30am. Water clarity was not that good, still a little muddy. Had a north wind initially then switched to a south wind, maybe 10 knots. |
Looking south down the bayou from the entrance to Hewett Bayou
from Hogtown Bayou
from Hogtown Bayou
Looking south at the south end of the bayou
Why they are called "Speckled Trout"
Looking north from mid bayou
Looking north from the entrance of Hewett Bayou to Hogtown Bayou. The channel is on the east side of the mouth and is marked by some
PVC poles.
PVC poles.
Looking north
