Tampa Clearwater Fishing Charter Report Jan 2016
Capt. Jared Simonetti
January 4, 2016
Tampa Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report
2015 came to a close for me with a solid week of inshore fishing, closing out the year strong! I am very thankful for all the support I have received from friends, family, clients, forums members, and the list goes on, I couldn't do it with out the help of everyone around me, SO THANKS EVERYONE!!! Now back to the fishing..
Winter has arrived, but water temps haven't dropped yet, but it has caused the fishing to be different for this time of year forcing me to make changes to stay productive. Trout fishing has been the main focus as they have been most active, but surprisingly Snook are still be caught, and they have been caught in some places they shouldn't be for this time of year..
Snook fishing has still been productive as of the end of the year, but we might see that change with this weeks cold front. Prior to the front the Snook were being caught in the rivers, creeks, outside flats, and spoil islands. Live sardines have been the go-to bait, which still have been in abundance, and have made for some good Snook fishing trips producing 50+ fish. Most of the Snook have been smaller fish in the 18-24" range, but some nice fish in the mid 30" range have been caught within the past week. If the water temps remain above the 70deg. mark Snook fishing will remain active.
Trout have been the main focus for the past two weeks or so with the cooler air temps, and the lack of Redfish. Most of the trout have been slot size fish in the 16-17" range. Live sardines have been the bait of choice with the higher water temps, but I expect that to change in the next week or two with the approaching fronts cooling the water, and forcing the sardines out of the area and the shrimp and jig bite to turn on. Look for the trout to be holding over sandy/ rocky bottoms this time of year.
Kingfish and mackerel have still been reported in the area by many anglers in the area, sheepshead and black drum fishing around the docks will also be turning on in the coming weeks along with silver trout off the beaches as the temps drop..
Tight lines,
Capt. Jared
727-831-0111
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www.CaptJared.com
Tampa Bay Fishing Forecast:
Trout, Sheepshead, Jacks, Snook
Target Species:
Trout, Snook, Redfish, Sheepshead
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