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

Windy Fishing Week - Windy Week... Well just like I said my last report, it was probably going to be a challenging week and it was. Three cold/ cool fronts past through our area in a matter of a week which lead to most of us trying to find places to get out of the w more...
Capt. Kyle Taylor - Anna Maria

Spring is in full swing - Fishing in Tampa Bay has been incredible so far this month. Bait is abundant and so are the gamefish. Snook has definitely been the star of the show. I am finding decent sized fish in good numbers in small mangrove creeks and cuts as well as out o more...
Capt. Sean Goddard - Tampa Bay

Good Action on Sarasota Bay Flats and ICW near Venice at Night - Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released snook in the ICW near Venice at night, trout, snook and redfish in Charlotte Harbor and trout and bluefis more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota

Decent action on the deep grass flats in Sarasota Bay - Fishing conditions were less than ideal and the bite was tough most days this week, though fishing did improve later in the week. Strong winds and churned up water resulted in anglers working hard for their fish. Persistent and patient clients land more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Summertime Fishing - Finally May is here, this is one of my favorite time of year to target multiple species. As we move into May, the fishing should continue to get better and better. The water clarity should improve with the winds letting up and the temperatures are g more...
Capt. Joel Gant - Hernando Beach

Sal Apopka chain - Bass should be quite playful right now because they're normally a bit hungry after spawning. I'd expect that catches should be wonderful through the next month until water temperatures reach their summer highs. Fishing should be consistent all day a more...
Capt. Frank Bourgeois - Hernando Beach

Clearwater/ Tampa Fishing Report - April has started out with great weather and great fishing! Inshore the Snook and Redfish bite has been awesome, and the bait is finally getting easier. As the days get warmer the fish are getting more active, and are really feeding heavily. Snoo more...
Capt. Jared Simonetti - Tampa Bay

Spring King Mackerel Season is Here - Well, as the spring finally arrives the king mackerel are starting to show up in the Gulf waters of St Pete Beach, FL. These fish are big, fast and a fun fish to catch on light tackle. Whether you're trolling, drift fishing or just have a flat line more...
Capt. Pedro Borrego - Tampa Bay

April is a great month in Tampa Bay - Fishing remains fantastic as of late. The backcountry snook fishing is stellar with most days putting up big numbers. The fish have been readily taking top water plugs and have been chewing all day long.I have been doing some very successful fly fish more...
Capt. Brandon Henley - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay April Fishing Report - Tampa Bay April Fishing Report April is always one of Anna Maria Island's best month to fish and it looks like we are right on track for a typical April. This time of year you can't pick a wrong direction to go, there are just so many different a more...
Capt. Matt Ercoli - Tampa Bay