Fishing Reports by Capt. Ethan Kiburz

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - M - Spring has officially arrived on Florida's west central coast, and with it comes a surge of activity in our local estuaries and backwaters. From Sarasota to Chassahowitzka, warming water temperatures—starting in the low 60s and now pushing into the 7 more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - F - This February fishing report provides key insights for fly anglers and artificial lure fishermen targeting snook, redfish, and speckled trout along the Gulf Coast, from Tampa Bay to the Chassahowitzka River. With fluctuating water temperatures affect more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - January - Current Conditions for Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Anglers Water temperatures in West Central Florida and Tampa Bay have remained below 55 degrees, significantly influencing fish behavior. Knowing how to adjust fly fishing and light tackle fishing more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay - December has been a stellar month for targeting Redfish and Spotted Sea Trout in Tampa Bay's inshore waters. With water temperatures averaging around 60 degrees, the cooler conditions have brought significant changes to the ecosystem, making this a p more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - N - As we transition through the cooler months, Tampa Bay's waters are experiencing notable temperature shifts. Post-front conditions have brought water temperatures down to the 60-degree range, but the mercury steadily climbs to 70 degrees within a few more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly and Light Tackle Report - March/April - As the sun climbs higher and the days grow longer, the waters of west central Florida have warmed to the upper 70s, signaling a resurgence of activity among the region's prized game fish. Cold fronts have remained a persistent feature, injecting vari more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly and Light Tackle Report - February - February continues to offer fantastic fly fishing opportunities in Tampa Bay and along the West Central Florida coast. The water temperatures, hovering around 65 degrees Fahrenheit, are showing signs of a slight increase as cold fronts space apart. A more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly and Light Tackle Report - December - As December unfolds, anglers can find the water temperature hovering around 60 degrees. Post-cold front conditions have proven to be a key factor in enhancing productivity with the exception on clear full moon nights. Full moons provide ample light f more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

Fly Fishing Report - Tampa Bay - This month has been unseasonably warm with record high temperatures for the day being reached. Water clarity has already begun to diminish, adopting the summer time look due to the abundance of algae. Fishing around the lower tides has presented our more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

Fly Fishing Report - Tampa Bay - Sight fishing for fly and light tackle anglers is heating up as temperatures cool down. Cold fronts are now are coming through on a what seems like a weekly basis and the 3 nights we had in the 30's really put the fish where they should be. During a more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay