African Pompano in the Cockpit | Last Mango Charters

An African pompano in the cockpit of the Last Mango. They are a big, silver, flat-sided fish, and when one turns sideways under the boat it feels heavier than anything its size has a right to.

Fishing the structure off Fort Pierce

A normal day takes the boat 10 to 15 miles out over the ledges and wrecks that hold bottom fish. That water gives you two kinds of fishing in one trip: heavy tackle down on the structure, and the pelagics passing overhead. It is why a single day can produce a cooler of snapper and a fish on the surface in the same afternoon.

No experience needed

Come as a seasoned angler or come having never held a rod. You can bait your own hooks, or hand the rod back the second something is on it; that is your call, and setting it up is the crew's job. The mate rigs, gaffs, untangles and cleans your catch at the dock afterwards.

The Last Mango fishes out of the Fort Pierce City Marina, Dock E: full days and three-quarter days, whole boat, up to six anglers, with rods, reels, tackle, bait, ice and your fishing licence on board. See the trips and rates or check a date.

Seasons, size limits and bag limits are set by FWC and NOAA and change from year to year. Call the boat on 772-559-0594 and Capt. Tris will tell you exactly what is open the week you want to fish.