Fishing Reports by Capt. Steven Markovich

Fathers Day Gift Guide - Fathers Day is just around the corner June 21. One of the most commons emails I get is what is a good gift as Dad is a fisherman. My response is simple, where does you angler fish, fresh or saltwater, what does he target (species) and does he fish fr more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Boca Grande to Tampa Bay reports - Today I have reports from Boca Grande, the Gulf beaches near St. Petersburg and Tierra Verde. Captain Billy Nobles of the Reel Animals reported Sailfish and Black fin tuna 40 miles off Boca Grande. Billy also reported a good Tarpon bite and super Per more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Big Redfish Again! - The big redfish bite was waiting for my clients Memorial Day. Unlike previous days today it took ten minutes to get the first hook up. Jane who was sitting on the bow was in for a rude awakening as a large redfish slammed her pinfish and gave her a f more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Big Redfish Again Amazes - Sunday looked a lot more like normal opposed to the monsoons of the last week. Sunny with light winds made for a great day. First stop was on the top secret big redfish spot; once again it was the place to be. It was only a couple of minutes before t more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Big Tarpon Huge Redfish & Snook - Tampa Bay shined today! Today was all about catching not fishing and catching all big fish. Tarpon are in the usual spots and while the morning was windy the fish were easy to spot as they were incredibly active. The first pod was right in front and more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Thrills All - Friday was a great example of what Tampa Bay has to offer. Typical start to Captain Steve's day on the water is heading for bait starting no later than 5:30 am. Most clients would rather have bait already on board then spending time catching bait. Wh more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Snook from Shore at night - I have had numerous requests for more night snook fishing information. Especially from anglers without a boat. Not because I am a professional Captain and take anglers fishing but because the facts are from shore it can be challenging. Let me start b more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Snook at night & Monster Redfsih update - Greetings all. Captain Steven has been off the water the last 4 days enjoying quality time with the kids in Las Vegas. I promise fishing is entirely more predictable than Las Vegas! Last night we got right back on the water with a pm snook trip. G more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Big Redfish Shines on - Captain Steven was not on the water Wednesday but did get several reports to pass along. Capt. Jim had a trip he took them to the spot where I had been on the monster redfish. Jim reported the fish chewed heavily during the hide tide but slowed as th more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tarpon Explosion - Tuesday was a late afternoon trip targeting the big redfish I have been on the last 4 days. What's the old saying that's why is called fishing and not catching. Beautiful late afternoon, not a boat in sight and two great guys Dave and Dan onboard. It more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay