Regional Fishing Reports for:
West Florida (Englewood to Cedar Key)

Crystal River 2026 Scallop Season - The 2026 bay scallop season is off to a fantastic start in Crystal River and Homosassa, and despite the heavy boat traffic over the busy July 4th holiday weekend, there are still plenty of scallops waiting to be found. Reports from local captains an more...
Capt. Tanner Martin - Crystal River

Transition season - Tarpon season in Homosassa remained strong throughout the early April all the way till the end of June, with anglers finding consistent action along the coastal rivers, backcountry channels, and nearshore flats. As water temperatures stabilized and b more...
Capt. Tanner Martin - Crystal River

Springtime Bite in The Gulf of America - Spring is by far my favorite time of the year to fish. Weather is normally good and the bite is great in March. Red grouper will continue to stay open along with varieties of snapper and as we get closer to April King mackerel, Spanish mackerel and b more...
Capt. Pedro Borrego - Tampa Bay

Nature Coast Fishing Report - Targeting Red Drum, commonly known as Redfish, and Black Drum in extremely shallow water is an exhilarating style of fishing that's often highlighted during the early winter months here along the Nature Coast. The pristine, crystal-clear flats surrou more...
Capt. Kyle Messier - Crystal River

Scalloping and Fishing the Nature Coast - Have you heard the news: The opening week of scalloping season here along the Nature Coast has started out to be the best it's been in nearly 7 years. We're finally back to counting our scallop hauls by the gallons instead of individual numbers and more...
Capt. Kyle Messier - Crystal River

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - April brought a definitive seasonal shift along Florida's west central coast. Water temperatures climbed from the low 70s into the upper 70s, and fish have fully committed to their spring and early summer patterns. Fly and artificial anglers have had more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - M - Spring has officially arrived on Florida's west central coast, and with it comes a surge of activity in our local estuaries and backwaters. From Sarasota to Chassahowitzka, warming water temperatures—starting in the low 60s and now pushing into the 7 more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - F - This February fishing report provides key insights for fly anglers and artificial lure fishermen targeting snook, redfish, and speckled trout along the Gulf Coast, from Tampa Bay to the Chassahowitzka River. With fluctuating water temperatures affect more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - January - Current Conditions for Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Anglers Water temperatures in West Central Florida and Tampa Bay have remained below 55 degrees, significantly influencing fish behavior. Knowing how to adjust fly fishing and light tackle fishing more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay - December has been a stellar month for targeting Redfish and Spotted Sea Trout in Tampa Bay's inshore waters. With water temperatures averaging around 60 degrees, the cooler conditions have brought significant changes to the ecosystem, making this a p more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay