Tampa Bay Fishing Reports

tampa bay holding poons - If you are a Tarpon enthusiast, or want to catch the fish of a lifetime, now is the time to book your trip. April through October is prime Tarpon fishing. Clearwater has some of the best Tarpon fishing that the west coast of Florida has to offer. more...
Capt. Craig Lahr - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Non Stop Action! - Tampa Bay fishing has been producing non stop action lately! A front did come through the area last week, but it didn't seem to faze the fish. We did, however, have to move and fish in new areas to get out of the wind. We had great luck catching f more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Windy Weather Continues - The spring solstice arrived a few days ago and with it usually comes some of the best fishing of the year. Snook have already begun to move from winter quarters up river and from the mangrove backcountry out onto the flats. These fish are suckers for more...
Capt. Fred Everson - Tampa Bay

Spring Time Winds - I am writing today's report from 35,000' jetting my way to California. Great views of the Louisiana coast and back bays. Saturday's nasty East winds limited our options. Leaving the protection of the causeway and motoring towards the North Skyway Bri more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Spring Fling For Snook & Reds In Tampa Bay! - Well guys and gals the spring fling has finally arrived. Water temps are back up in the mid 70s and the snook and red fish bite is really picking up! Look for snook in the creek mouths and cuts close to the flats. They are leavi more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

Spring is Here, Great Action Ahead - Well today marks the first day of spring. Kind of funny but down here in Florida it felt like the first day of spring was over a month ago. Won't be to long before it feels like summer, we've had some 80 degree days this week, but then again I thin more...
Capt. Matt Ercoli - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Spring Fishing Fever In The Air! - The fish are in a frenzy! Lately, we've caught them all. We've caught snook, redfish, trout, and flounder, just to name a few. As I expected, the fishing has improved. This is due to the spring weather and higher water temperatures. A few fish more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Spring Time Variety - Variety is the spice of life and when it comes to fishing Central Florida and the Tampa Bay region the menu is changing by the minute. The overall equation is simple, warmer water equals the spring baitfish migration. With the bait comes our pelagic more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Good Weather -- Better Fishing - After roaring in like a lion March weather turned nice, water temps rose a bit and the fish started to bite. It has been a long, cold winter, but it would appear that it is finally over. That means the best fishing of the year lies ahead. Snook more...
Capt. Fred Everson - Tampa Bay

XXX Snook & Non Skid Wax - With the water temperatures in Tampa Bay reaching the magical 70 it's clear our snook population is on the move. Snook that were up in the rivers are now on the outskirts of the bay and making there way towards the gulf for spawning. Key to success t more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay