Tampa Bay Fishing Reports

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - April brought a definitive seasonal shift along Florida's west central coast. Water temperatures climbed from the low 70s into the upper 70s, and fish have fully committed to their spring and early summer patterns. Fly and artificial anglers have had more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

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

Fly Fishing Tampa Florida - Summer fly fishing Tampa Bay is coming to a close with fall fly fishing opportunities approaching! We had great fishing here in Tampa Bay this summer catching a good number of species on fly. Giant tarpon as well as smaller tarpon, redfish, snoo more...
Capt. Nick Angelo - Tampa Bay

Red Snapper Season Ends August 28th - Red snapper season has been great with lots of big and nice groupers Red snapper season will be ending August 28th so act now if you still would like to go. Mahi Mahi and other snappers will also be on the target list so call today before it's too la more...
Capt. Pedro Borrego - 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