Quick Cast:
 Area Reports
 Find-a-Guide
 Forums
 Tides

Departments:
 Articles
 Books
 Clubs & Orgs.
 Fishing Reports
 Feedback
 Forums
 Fly Fishing
 Guides & Charters
 Links
 Photo Gallery
 Reef Locator
 Regulations
 Software
 Survey
 Tournaments
 Travel
 Weather
 Home

Administration:
 About Us
 Advertising
 Contact
 Privacy
 Terms of Use
 Web Development

Saltwater Fishing Report for Sarasota, Florida.

Capt. Bob Smith
March 15, 2003
Sarasota - Saltwater Fishing Report

Where are the kingfish?

Where are the kingfish? The offshore boats are looking but only a few have been caught so far. They are overdue or better said; “It is time for them to show.”

That out of the way, fishing has been excellent! The “I” reefs, particularly “I-2”, the Allen Fisher in 30’ of water is hot. Spanish mackerel have been thick for weeks now and some of the macks have gone over five pounds. We have also lost a few to the barracudas. Some snapper and sheepshead are also being caught on the bottom. The mackerel are taking live shrimp or whitebait free-lined while drifting. Most fast moving jigs are also working.

Long offshore trips have been finding plenty of Amberjacks and some nice size snapper.

Bay fishing is the best it has been in years! We have been finding plenty of spotted seatrout on the grass-flats and by yesterday afternoon, we found as many mackerel with them. We are also finding large and small fish mixed together. At times we have found the pompano thick in Big Pass, south of the Twin bridges and along Country Club Shores. They are spread on the flats out and occasionally we hook one. Add hungry ladyfish to this and you can expect a busy day.

Along the beach, tripletail are being found on the crab trap markers and some cobia have also been seen moving along the beach and passes. The cobia are still not thick but possible.

Snook are being caught more frequently now but it takes a dedicated angler.

Enjoy and Protect

More Fishing Reports:

 

4, 6,and 8 hour fishing trips. One to four anglers per party. Bay and Coastal fishing. All bait, tackle, and fishing license included. See my website for Internet Specials.

Contact Info:

Capt. Bob Smith Saltwater Sportfishing
2529 Temple St.
Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone: 941-366-2159
Alt. Phone: 941-350-8583
Email the Captain
Visit his Web Site
Browse Photo Gallery
Display Find-a-Guide Listing


Copyright © 1997-2024, CyberAngler - All Rights Reserved
Privacy Policy :: Terms of Use
For Questions and comments please use our Feedback Form
Back to the Top