The red tide of 2018 has been worse in recent Florida history. Red Tide is a natural occurrence, but when fueled by releases from Lake O that are loaded with nutrients, it turns into a ecological disaster. When this happens it causes not only havoc on the environment but also on the wildlife. It has killed hundreds if not thousands of fish, manatees, dolphins, and other wildlife. It has even pushed around the state and has been detected on the east coast of Florida.
The good news is it has not been in the Everglades. It has stayed to the north and offshore. We have been very lucky on this one because it has been in the Everglades in years past. There has been no sign of it and the fishing continues to be excellent. The bait is everywhere which keeps the gamefish close. Hopefully we start getting some cold fronts and that will help kill the red tide tot he north.
