Fishing Reports by Capt. Steven Markovich

Monster Reds - With the water temperatures at a glorious 72 and bait flooding the lower Tampa Bay area you know the Mackerel would be gorging themselves. Mackerel once located are almost always a sure thing. Spanish Mackerel are voracious, opportunistic carnivores. more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Let The Blitz Begin - The calendar now says April which means we are just a month away from Tarpon season. Not many things are more exciting than stalking a Silver King at sunrise along our Gulf beaches. Egmont Key, the Skyway Bridge area is a highway for migrating Tarpon more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

After The Blow - Monday morning I was greeted with calm waters, finally a nice day after several days on nonstop winds. I was very optimistic knowing the fish have had no pressure put on them recently. White bait was plentiful on the bridges, several minutes of chumm more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Mother Nature - Mother Nature played havoc with this weekend charters, winds gusting to 44 mph made for unsafe boating conditions. Safe boating is not to be taken lightly, regular inspections of all onboard safety equipment is a good habit. Often overlooked is the f more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Spring Time Winds - I am writing today's report from 35,000' jetting my way to California. Great views of the Louisiana coast and back bays. Saturday's nasty East winds limited our options. Leaving the protection of the causeway and motoring towards the North Skyway Bri more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Spring Time Variety - Variety is the spice of life and when it comes to fishing Central Florida and the Tampa Bay region the menu is changing by the minute. The overall equation is simple, warmer water equals the spring baitfish migration. With the bait comes our pelagic more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

XXX Snook & Non Skid Wax - With the water temperatures in Tampa Bay reaching the magical 70 it's clear our snook population is on the move. Snook that were up in the rivers are now on the outskirts of the bay and making there way towards the gulf for spawning. Key to success t more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Atrificial Day - Friday we were welcomed with 62 degree water temperatures in the Ft Desoto area. The cold front last Sunday really impacted the area. Finding warmer water would be key. Our clients James and Kevin experienced anglers were up for the challenge. Fishi more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

To Snook or not to Snook - To snook or not to snook that is the question. Anyone who reads my reports, clients or Captain friends all knows I am addicted to snook. My mentor the famous Captain Billy Nobles got me addicted years ago. So with all the passion, knowledge, experien more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Giving Back - Giving back to our community and people in need is more important than ever. If you love inshore fishing for Snook, Redfish and trout and like helping others in need at the same time I have an outstanding opportunity for you. The 2009 Tamco Foundat more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay