Fishing Reports by Capt. Steven Markovich

Tampa Bay Mix - Sunday started cool as there were no clouds to hold the heat in. I had barely left the marina when I stopped and put on my wind pants and jacket. The run to get bait was brisk telling me winter is just around the corner. The water temperature at 6:30 more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Winter transistion Tampa Bay - Subtle changes are occurring as fall transitions into winter on the waters of Tampa Bay. Capt. Steven's region which encompasses Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa Florida requires changes in technique and location as the days get shorter and the w more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Rainy Florida - Mother Nature has a way of messing with Capt. Steven. Today started by chasing bait which took longer than normal. White baits were very finicky and spooked very easily. If this occurs turn off live well pumps, gps the radio etc. It took the better p more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Last minute charter - Today's charter never materialized so I decided to do some basic maintenance. I had just finished applying no slip deck wax when I was approached by 2 guys. Politely they asked if I knew where they could rent a boat. Well after learning what boat ren more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Snook Blitz - Friday's trip started like most charters chasing bait. White baits are still plentiful on the flats in lower Tampa Bay. With a negative low tide of -.03 at 6 am I knew a deep pot hole that would hold bait. Sure enough they were there it just took som more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Widy Day Options - Friday's strong NNE winds made for challenging conditions. I already cancelled several trips this week. I always tell my clients the options when the winds kick up. Staying out of the wind is easy on Tampa Bay but finding a good bite in that area may more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Fall Snook & Redfish - Tampa Bay showed all her beauty Saturday morning. Slightly cooler and dryer air was a welcome relief leaving the O'Neill's Marina. We picked up Evan our angler and made way to the flats adjacent to the Skyway Bridge. Pinfish were thick in the chum sl more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

BBI Hooked on Kids Charity fishing tournament - Thursday I had the distinct honor of being a Captain for the BBI Hooked on Kids Charity Fishing Tournament. The event benefits Sheridan House Family Ministries. Kim Nobles, Capt. Billy Nobles and Mike Anderson were great hosts and pulled out all the more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay's great snook action resumed - It's amazing how much can change in 48 hours. Today's afternoon bite was solid unlike the challenges we encountered over the weekend. In reality there was not a promising tide today, guess that why it's called fishing. Bait is very easy to chum o more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Planning your day - On my website www.onthemarkcharters.com I frequently get questions from what's biting to how to tie a knot. This week I got a great question, Captain Steven on your charters fishing the flats of Tampa Bay do you have a game plan prior to leaving the more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay