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

Late Summer Fishing Report - Here in Bradenton and Anna Maria Island the weather has been great for a 4 hour morning fishing charter. There is very little wind and it gets very warm in the middle of the day during August. We also have the potential for afternoon thunderstorms on more...
Capt. Taylor Cowieson - Bradenton

Good Action in Sarasota for a Variety of Species - Anglers fishing with me, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action with trout, blues and redfish in Sarasota Bay and tarpon in the coastal gulf recently I primarily fished the coastal gulf for tarpon but fished a few days in the more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota

Great summertime fishing going on right now - Here in Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, Florida the weather has been great and so has the fishing! Guests aboard our fishing charters lately have been catching a lot of snook, seatrout, mackerel, sharks, and the occasional tarpon! We have also been more...
Capt. Taylor Cowieson - Bradenton

Lets Go Tarpon Fishing - Catching a tarpon on fly in Homosassa, Florida, is one of those bucket list trips that many traveling anglers look forward to year after year. With its rich history in the world of fly-fishing (especially tarpon fly fishing) Homosassa has always bee more...
Capt. Kyle Messier - Crystal River

Spring/Early Summer Fishing Report Bradenton & Anna Maria Island - Guests aboard our fishing charters have been experiencing great fishing and great weather the last few weeks overall. We are still having a cold front every week or two come through and stir things up but we are getting into summer time slowly as the more...
Capt. Taylor Cowieson - Bradenton

West Central Fly and Light Tackle Report - March/April - As the sun climbs higher and the days grow longer, the waters of west central Florida have warmed to the upper 70s, signaling a resurgence of activity among the region's prized game fish. Cold fronts have remained a persistent feature, injecting vari more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

Good Flats Action in Gasparilla Sound & Sarasota Bay - Anglers fishing with me recently, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had decent action with reds and trout in Charlotte Harbor and trout in Sarasota Bay. Dave Reinhart, from MA, fished a couple of trips in Gasparilla Sound near Boca Gran more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota

Spring Fishing Continues to be Awesome - Here in Bradenton and Anna Maria Island spring is here in full force and so are the spring breakers and snow birds. We have been experiencing great weather for the most part with the occasional strong cold front around. The fishing has been awesome w more...
Capt. Taylor Cowieson - Bradenton

West Central Fly and Light Tackle Report - February - February continues to offer fantastic fly fishing opportunities in Tampa Bay and along the West Central Florida coast. The water temperatures, hovering around 65 degrees Fahrenheit, are showing signs of a slight increase as cold fronts space apart. A more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

Good Flats Action in Gasparilla Sound & Sarasota Bay - Spin fishing anglers fishing with me recently, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had decent action with reds, snook and trout in Charlotte Harbor and fly anglers had action with trout and Spanish mackerel in Sarasota Bay. Keith McCl more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota