Regional Fishing Reports for:
West Florida (Englewood to Cedar Key)

Good action in Sarasota, despite windy conditions - Wind was a factor that clients on Sarasota fishing charters had to deal with this week. Strong breezes out of the south limited area that we were able to fish. Big Pass was fairly protected and provided good action. Bottom fishing with shrimp produce more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Spring Time in Crystal River, Florida - With warming temps our Spotted Sea Trout have just about pushed out of the river and onto the flats in 3' of water or so. Not too far off the islands yet though. The usual gulp shrimp/mirrodines/doa's have been productive. Redfishing ha more...
Capt. Nicholas Warrington - Crystal River

Good Action in Sarasota for a Variety of Species - Anglers fishing with me, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action with snook, reds and trout in shallow water on CAL jigs with shad and grub tails recently. Fly and spin fishing anglers caught and released trout, Spanish macker more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota

Fast action in Sarasota before front - Weather was certainly an issue for clients on Sarasota fishing charters this week. Early in the week, action was very good both on the deep grass flats and in the passes. The cooler weather seemed to help the sheepshead bite fire up. Decent numbers o more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Awesome Crystal River Fishing Action - With seasonal frontal patterns slowing down over the Florida peninsula in recent weeks, local water temperatures have managed to rise all the way into the lower 70's along the coast. Now most Old Salts will tell you that once our flats reach that more...
Capt. Kyle Messier - Crystal River

Crystal River February Fishing Report - Hello All, We are very thankful for the winter weather that we have been having this year. With just a few small cold fronts in the past few weeks we have seen the winter trends start to come in to full swing. This time of year we are thankful more...
Capt. Louie Argiro - Crystal River

Snapper, Redfish and trout fishing all hot - Numerous customers over the last few weeks expressed an interest in catching a fish dinner so, with the primary three inshore species closed, trips were run to near shore hard bottom when weather allowed. Results were quite positive. Mangrove snapper more...
Capt. Stewart Ames - Tampa Bay

Good action on flats and in passes in Sarasota - The best action for clients on Sarasota fishing charters this week was on the deep grass flats. Speckled trout were numerous, hitting jigs and live shrimp. Bluefish, Spanish mackerel, jacks, pompano, ladyfish, small sharks, big sailcats, and other sp more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Good Action in Sarasota for a Variety of Species - Anglers fishing with me, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action with snook, reds and trout recently. Fly anglers caught and released trout, ladyfish, jacks and pompano on deep grass flats and snook in the ICW at night. Spin f more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota

Good action and variety in Sarasota! - Fishing was good over the last couple weeks for clients on Sarasota fishing charters.  Sarasota Bay is a bit warmer than normal, resulting in good action on the deep grass flats.  Speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, pompano, bluefish, jacks, ladyfish, more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota