This blog features photography from kayak fishing trips of two different December days at Palmetto Creek in Baldwin County. I had never fished the area up to this point. Speckled trout are in transition areas this time of year, especially since it has been a mild winter so far. We have had cold days, but not steady weeks of cold weather. Because of this speckled trout are in areas that have both deep and shallow water in close proximity. I spent some time looking at Google Maps, getting info from anglers that have fished the area, and I even got some local intel from homeowners while fishing the creek. 

The conditions were different each day. The first day was sunny so deep areas and shallow places that had muddy bottoms were areas I fished. Muddy bottoms hold heat better than sandy bottom, especially if they are in direct light. I had a decent day catching two redfish and a few speckled trout. 

The second day was partly cloudy so I concentrated on deeper water next to structure. I did try shallow water but didn't get a bite. I managed 6 speckled trout, maybe 2 were keeper size. The bait of choice both days was a white paddle tail by Biobaits. I did throw topwater but didn't get a strike.

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