Mullet lake Labor Day week vacation

[Hollada]

We are probably going to be taking a week vacation in the Burt / Mullet area. Two questions. Does anyone have recommendations on renting a boat in the area? What are the likely patterns on Burt or Mullet (I have never fished either so any guidance would be greatly appreciated!)

Dan

[robhj]

The Landings on Indian River rents pontoons & fishing boats so you can check there for availability. In regards to the fishing, I generally fish those lakes in October or in the spring. Last year, some buddies of mine were up there during Labor Day & found most of their fish deeper on drop shot in about 15-25 fow. It really just depends on the weather/water temps, but I've found that you can typically get some shallower action earlier & later in the day. When they were there last year it was sunny & warm. I was up during the first week of October & found fish shallower during the morning on spinnerbaits but then had to locate them deeper with DS, jigs, & crankbaits. We didn't put many fish in the boat but did get some quality fish. Late September can be tricky because fish are generally between summer & fall patterns so it can be tough. I'd probably just start shallower around points & humps & gradually work deeper until you find some fish. Easier said than done I know, but you always have a great chance at catching a slobasaurus in those lakes. Good luck.

[Hollada]

Thanks!  Hoping those boats have electronics or I may end up doing a lot more fishing than catching  :-)

[Hollada]

Got the place on Mullet.  Also got a pontoon boat.  Found a few lake maps to provide general guidance.

Anyone have any recommendations on locations and techniques to try?

[TheFishinPollock]

The bay where the Pigeon river dumps in was  almost a 1st place spot for us last september and out front of Mullet creek.