Tampa Bay Fishing Reports

Above Normal Temps Makes for Comfortable Tampa Bay Fishing Trips - Fall showed up for a short time in Tampa Bay; it was bizarre, it got cold for a few days, then it was like Spring showed up with temps in the lower 80's, which wasn't all bad. I like fishing in shorts in November, who doesn't? So with the above norm more...
Capt. John Rivers - Tampa Bay

Kingfish here. Snook Bite still good. - What's the best thing about fishing in Northern Pinellas County during the fall? Diversity. There are so many species available to be caught that a plan must be made the night before to know what tackle to have on board…snapper, grouper, kingfish, more...
Capt. Stewart Ames - Tampa Bay

Trout, Snook & Reds you name it! They're biting in Tampa Bay! - Halloween has come and gone and the hunters are getting ready to go deer hunting, but how about us fishermen, what do we do? Well let me tell you: more fishing in Tampa Bay. The red fishing in Tampa Bay really picks up in November with the arrival of more...
Capt. John Rivers - Tampa Bay

Fall Fishing - Fall fishing with the two hard fronts behind us, they dropped the water temperatures dramatically. The lower temperatures have changed things up for the last couple weeks. The bait has moved around and our target fish have huddled down a bit. Now more...
Capt. Dustin Hilliard - Tampa Bay

The Time Is Now For Tampa Bay Fishing! - If it bites, you can catch it this time of year in Tampa Bay. Fall makes for some great fishing for a couple of different reasons. One of the biggest reasons fall is such a great time to fish is that bait is aplenty and easy to catch. Another reas more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Fall Has Arrived In Tampa Bay - Cooler Temps Means Great Fishing - Tampa Bay Fishing Report Well, Halloween is not far off, and people are going to the store to get their costumes and candy for the little one's, but not me, I've been fishing a lot these past few weeks. Lots of charters with happy anglers, b more...
Capt. John Rivers - Tampa Bay

Summer today but Fall is on the way! - It's in the 80's and muggy while I'm typing this but in 48 hours it will be 54 degrees. It will be a shock to my system and will kick the fish into oh crap we better eat mode. This annual change brings some of the best fishing of the year as fish try more...
Capt. Brandon Henley - Tampa Bay

The Bite is Getting Right In Tampa Bay - Tampa Bay Charter Inshore Fishing Report: Oct 3rd October is known for many things, cooler temps up north and usually here as well, pumpkin spice on the menu, and of course, lots of Redfish!! October is a great month to target redfish and snook. T more...
Capt. John Rivers - Tampa Bay

After Hurricane Irma - The water is cleaning up nicely after hurricane Irma decided to come up our coast. Lots of bait pushed back in causing other species to follow. There are lots of Spanish mackerel feeding on the schools of threadfins. Placing your baits into the sc more...
Capt. Dustin Hilliard - Tampa Bay

Post Irma Fishing Is Insanely Good - It's been a bit of a rollercoaster following Hurricane Irma. My house in Big Pine Key was severely damaged and dealing with insurance companies has been a bear. On a lighter note I have been running charters in Tampa and the fishing has been fantasti more...
Capt. Brandon Henley - Tampa Bay