Fishing Reports by Capt. Steven Markovich

Winter Snook Blitz - Winter Snook Blitz The calendar says its winter but with temperatures in the 80's and the water temperature on Tampa Bay's eastside near 70 makes it feels like fall. Friday we specifically targeted snook, the conditions are prime and I was sure more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Great time to explore - The Ft. Desoto area of Tampa Bay is one of my favorite areas to fish. Numerous Mangrove Islands, lush grass flats loaded with sandy potholes, hundreds of deep water canals and docks. I particularly focus on these areas in the winter with its low more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Amazes - Tampa Bay Amazes Tampa Bay has been adorned with Chamber of Commerce weather the last week. Warm sunny days with light winds are inviting. The trout bite continues Hot! Canals with dark muddy bottoms are holding an amazing amount of spotted sea more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Cold Windy day options - Sunday's weather required a change in plans due to the new cold front and brisk NE winds. In most circumstances there are options to have a pleasant day on Tampa Bay. Catching bait and throwing a cast net was not an option so a quick run to the bait more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

How Many Captains Does It Take - How Many Captains does it take Friday was a fun day for Capt. Steven and Chris. Another beautiful Friday on Tampa Bay so we decided to explore new locations. First stop the Skyway Bridge for bait, a couple of tosses was all that was needed. While more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Hot Trout Bite - Tampa Bays trout bite remains Hot! Tuesday we found more than half of our winter trout holes were holding many fish. Once again no bait was needed as soft plastic jigs like the DOA shrimp in white and root beer colors along with my favorite the MirrO more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Windy options - Saturday morning started with great promise, the rain was moving away, Tampa Bay was nearly flat calm making the run to the Skyway Bridge a breeze. One toss of the net blacked out the live well with perfect baits. Next stop Ft Desoto pick up our clie more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Amazing Day - You would not know it by the outside air temperature (mid 80's) but fall fishing is in full swing. The temperature and fishing were both red hot Friday & Sunday. Friday we were not 100 yards out of my canal and we hit a school of Ladyfish. Insta more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

I Do - I Do Thursday' trip was a bachelor party. With the big day this Saturday it was great way for the groom and friends to cut lose for a day. The trip was not starting until 10am so I decided to get a head start and ran to the flats near the East si more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Night time is the right time - more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay