Fishing Reports by Capt. Steven Markovich

Large trout bite - Big trout made for a special Sunday. Lower Tampa Bay is not known for large gator trout like the spoil islands North of Clearwater or the Indian River area on Florida's east coast. So catching numerous trout over 20 is a good day. My secret trout ho more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay updates - Captain Steven sounds more and more like a broken record these days. Good news we did get some decent weather last Saturday through Tuesday. Overall the weather and water temperatures are screaming mid January when March is at our door step. Spot more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Nice Trout action Tampa Bay - Sunday was a scouting day; most clients never see the boring side of the charter business. While scouting can make for a long day the information gathered is vital to running a top notch charter service. Time on the water, scouting new locations alon more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Trout Tampa Bay - Sunny, mild temperatures and light winds, when have you heard that in the last 2 months. Saturday's trip was met with tons of enthusiasm, short pants and sun screen. It felt like we scored a Grand Slam even before wetting a line. Low water tempe more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay coming soon - It's about this time each year the emails and phone calls to On The Mark Charters spike. The questions all have one common theme, what's biting as we transition into spring. Simple question with a long answer as things really change in a short period more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Trout and more trout - Sunday afternoon we lucked out with abundant sunshine and light winds. Wanting to take advantage of the warmth we did not start until almost noon. It was fun running on smooth waters compared to the choppy waters Tampa Bay has dished out for the last more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Afternoon redfish and trout - Sunday's trip was scheduled to start late morning to trying and stay warm as the temperatures had dropped from the day prior. With time to spare I ran to the Skyway Bridge looking for white bait. I was pleasantly surprised as my first toss of the cas more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay windy trout bite - Saturday's weather was miserable at best. No sun, lots of wind and rain on the way said it all. We had two super guys onboard today, Cal and his son Lucas from Oregon. A friendly wager for first fish, most fish and the largest fish between father and more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay fish sense - The old adage is 20% of fisherman catches 80% of the fish. While I am by know means a rocket sciencetist it's very apparent to this Captain why many anglers get disappointed. One of the top questions I get at www.othemarkcharters.com is what's the s more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Winter bite Tampa Bay - Sunday was a planned scouting day with a simple goal locate new trout and sheepshead location. It was very warm but the forecast for winds blowing 20 and gusting even higher cut my plans short. Staying close the marina and the wind protection it affo more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay