Fishing Reports by Capt. TJ Stewart

Tampa bay fishing getting hot and heavy! - Let me start by saying the bite is on! Just about all of the fishing is going off. It's warming up more and more every day and more fish are coming out of their little hiding spots. We have had a lot of Tarpon start to show up on the beaches and ot more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Trout are coming back in Tampa bay! - The weather is starting to get back on track and fishing is right behind it! The cold front that came through the area last week was a pretty big one, not to mention very strange for this time of year. It dropped the water temperature roughly 10 de more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Aways up for a challenge! - I always like a good challenge when it comes to fishing! Lately, that is just what I've had with a lot of wind and some cold weather. Believe it or not, a cold front came through the area this week and brought the water temperature down with it. T more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Big Redfish Moving in Tampa Bay! - Mother Nature is changing it up a bit! Last week, she brought a lot of rain and some wind, making it feel more like summertime. Over all, the fishing has been awesome. We've caught snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, and flounder. Although the fishing more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tampa bay water is starting to warm up! - Fishing is right on track for this time of the year. It has been awesome and it should just keep getting better. The weather last week was the best weather so far this spring. The wind finally calmed down a bit last week. I don't think it blew ov more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

How lucky we are to be fishing in the great Tampa bay! - The million dollar question is still unanswered. Is the wind ever going to stop blowing? It sure didn't stop blowing for long last week. Although it remained windy last week, it didn't stop us from fishing or even put a damper on it. The biggest more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Great Grouper bite way up in Tampabay! - Is the wind ever going to stop blowing? That seems to be the million dollar question. Spring has definitely had a windy start. The wind is one thing, but dealing with the cold weather that is coming with it, is another. It definitely keeps me on more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tarpon Fishing in Tampa Bay has Started! - Wow!!! If the fishing last week is any sign of how the fishing is going to be this year… BRING IT ON! I have seen some things happen that I thought I would never see happen and I have pictures to prove it. To a certain extent, we're ahead of the l more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

It doesn't get much better! - I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it myself!!! Just keep reading to find out what I'm talking about. I will tell you now, that we had a little cooler weather come in to the area last week and it slowed the fishing down maybe for a day. The coo more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Fishing Report - Little girl big fish! Hooray for another outstanding week of fishing. Spring is starting early this year and the bite is HOT! We’ve mainly been fishing in back water for snook, redfish, and other species. However, if you are just looking for a more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay