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

Tampa Bay's August Fishing Report 2018 - Comfort is paramount to all species and water temperature is a major factor because of its governing effect on a fish's bodily functions. Have you ever questioned why fish congregate in one particular area one day and completely disappear, the nex more...
Capt. Woody Gore - Tampa Bay

Summertime Fishing in Full Swing -Rivers To Bay Fishing Charters - Summer fishing is in full swing in Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas. Let's talk Snook for a minute; a large majority of snook have made their way out to the beaches to spawn and the bite has been fantastic. Live baits have been the best choice (G more...
Capt. John Rivers - Tampa Bay

Summer is Here! - Super-hot air temperatures and super warm water temps make it a little more unbearable to fish all day! Using livewell pumps along with recirculated pumps just to try to keep baits more lively helps. Tarpon: there's still some around the beaches and more...
Capt. Dustin Hilliard - Tarpon Springs

Tarpon Time meets Scallop Season. - Of all the different species of fish that can be caught here along the Nature Coast of Florida, Tarpon are by far the most sought after. Anglers from all over the world continue to flock to the crystal clear flats surrounding Homosassa and Chassahow more...
Capt. Kyle Messier - Crystal River

Steady bite in Sarasota on the deep grass flats - Families with children were once again my clients on my Sarasota fishing charters the last two weeks. Anglers used a variety of techniques to fool quite a few different species. Live shrimp under a popping cork, chumming with baitfish, and casting ji more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Good Tarpon Action in Sarasota Despite Tough Conditions - Anglers fishing with me recently, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had good action catching and releasing tarpon on live crabs in the coastal gulf in Sarasota and trout on DOA Lures in Sarasota Bay. Denis Clohisy, from WI, a more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota

Its Almost Scallop Time - Hernando Beach Fishing Report July 1st is almost here and that means only one thing Scallop Season has started for Hernando county waters. Scalloping is a fun exciting time for family and friends, we all enjoy the beautiful crystal clear waters an more...
Capt. Josh Fritz - Hernando Beach

Summertime family fishing in Sarasota - It is mid-June and for me that means a lot of family fishing as the kids up north are getting out of school for the summer. On these types of trips, action and variety are the goals. Fishing the deep grass flats accomplishes that! Speckled trout, S more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Tarpon Bite is On! - As the tarpon work their way north during their seasonal migration, we are lucky enough to have them make a stop here in Tampa Bay. Use heavy 8 foot rods that are in the 30-60 lb line class. Bigger reels and 80 lb leader ensure you can get the fish t more...
Capt. Trajan Rodriguez - Tampa Bay

Big Snook on the Feed - Summer fishing is in full swing. Big snook have invaded the beaches and have provided some spectacular action. When east winds predominate and waters become clear, these large snook become more cautious as baits can be more closely scrutinized. On more...
Capt. Stewart Ames - Tampa Bay