Fishing Reports by Capt. Woody Gore

Tampa Bay's August Fishing Report 2018 - Comfort is paramount to all species and water temperature is a major factor because of its governing effect on a fish's bodily functions. Have you ever questioned why fish congregate in one particular area one day and completely disappear, the nex more...
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July Fishing Report Tampa Bay 2018 - Captain Woody Gore – www.ca - After Alberto we should have plenty of water, but It's July and already hot and humid. But keep in mind that after any extended rainy period, we usually have plenty of dark water, on the other hand remember if you're fishing low water. Especially the more...
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Tampa Bay Fishing Report May 2018 - Expect good things this month especially as the winds lighten up. Fishing will keep getting better and better. Looks like the best days will be the first and third weeks of May, so make sure to check your tide charts for moving water. more...
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Capt. Woody Gore Tampa Bay Fishing Guide Report - Snook fishing through the summer is almost a given. Practically every angler is looking to catch them and given the amount of fishing pressure especially during weekends it is a wonder they bite at all. Practically any mangrove shoreline holds snoo more...
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Tampa Bay Fishing Report - Snook: Moving water and a livewell full of pilchards and pinfish will work but don't be surprised if you don't drag a redfish or gator trout off the same broken bottom grass flats. But if you're looking to snag that snook of a lifetime, with the hear more...
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Tampa Bay Fishing Report - In late September we entered, our fall season began noticing cooler temperatures with less humidity. This makes it a great time to go fishing, because as the water temperatures continue cooling, the bite will continue to improve. What this means is t more...
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October 2013 - Let's Go Fishing In Tampa Bay - Capt. Woody Gore - If August and September are any indication of what's to come for the fall fishing season it should be excellent. The fish have been eating almost everything offered to them and we're certainly doing more catching than fishing. This is a great time to more...
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Tampa Bay FIshing Report - Tampa Bay Fishing Report April 2010 By Capt. Woody Gore – www.captainwoodygore.com Finally winter is over and spring is here. Now is the time to dig out those rods and reels and check out the boat, it's time for another great summer of fishing. more...
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Water's Still Cold - Fish Are Eating - The last three days showed improvement in water temperature; as a result the fish started to settle into their normal mid 60's to mid 50's water temperature. Provided we don't get another week like the last one; fishing should pick up substantially. more...
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January Cold Weather Fishing - It's tough on us crackers trying to get a bite going when the ambient temperature is in the 30's and water temps in the 40's. Still some fish are eating to stay alive and mostly on shrimp. Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, and Snapper should be our targets more...
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