Tampa Bay Fishing Reports

Fishing Back In Action Tampa Bay! - The fish are turning back on… thanks to the warmer weather. Winter isn't over, but as long as it doesn't get as cold as it did at the beginning of January, fishing should remain good. Fishing was a bit difficult last week due to the wind and bunk more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay windy trout bite - Saturday's weather was miserable at best. No sun, lots of wind and rain on the way said it all. We had two super guys onboard today, Cal and his son Lucas from Oregon. A friendly wager for first fish, most fish and the largest fish between father and more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Fishing After The Cold Spell Rebounds Strong - I hope everyone is out there taking advantage of this beautiful weather, I sure have been. This is what makes winter in Florida so great. Perfect dry mid 60s to low 70s air temperature and bright bluebird skies, it's hard to beat. Fishing has bee more...
Capt. Matt Ercoli - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay fish sense - The old adage is 20% of fisherman catches 80% of the fish. While I am by know means a rocket sciencetist it's very apparent to this Captain why many anglers get disappointed. One of the top questions I get at www.othemarkcharters.com is what's the s more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay and West Gulf Coast Fly Fishing Report - With the weather finally starting its warming trend, the bite is going to get better. Lately, there have been good numbers of Redfish prowling the flats and some larger groups of fish around as well. Some of our recent trips out we have hooked multip more...
Capt. Brian Jill - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Waters Back On Track! - Whew, I think the cold weather is about over and we are steadily on our way to spring. I welcome the warmer weather, and I'm sure the fish do too. We are going to see many changes in fishing over the next month. We will probably have to venture ou more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Winter bite Tampa Bay - Sunday was a planned scouting day with a simple goal locate new trout and sheepshead location. It was very warm but the forecast for winds blowing 20 and gusting even higher cut my plans short. Staying close the marina and the wind protection it affo more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

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...
Capt. Woody Gore - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay warms up - Greetings anglers. The savvy and wise Captain Steven decided to make a long run to Weedon Island Monday morning. Captain Steven has several go to trout spots I fish every January-March that are close to a sure thing. I was very confident the actio more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

TAMPA BAY GETTING TO COLD! - Brrrr…. Southwest Florida has been hit with freezing temperatures. It has not reached 60 degrees for 12 straight days. For Florida, weather under 60 degrees for 12 days in a row is unheard of. Needless to say, the water temperature has plummeted. more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay