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

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

July Fishing Report Tampa Bay 2018 - Captain Woody Gore – www.ca - After Alberto we should have plenty of water, but It's July and already hot and humid. But keep in mind that after any extended rainy period, we usually have plenty of dark water, on the other hand remember if you're fishing low water. Especially the more...
Capt. Woody Gore - Tampa Bay

Good Action on Sarasota Bay Deep Grass Flats - Anglers fishing with me recently, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action in Sarasota Bay catching and releasing trout and a red on CAL jigs with jerk worms and shad tails. Another angler caught and released a blacktip shark o more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota

Sarasota fishing steady, though unspectacular - My Sarasota fishing report is fair at best as conditions have not been the best of late. For some reason, the water in Sarasota Bay remained murky and a kind of brown color. I am not sure if it was due to the persistent wind, or perhaps the rain, more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Here Snookie Snookie! - The Snook are Hot right now book a trip to catch a giant Snook While it is still Hot! The Snook are eat large runts. We have a pen full just waiting for you! Give us a call to catch the big one! 727 871 1851 more...
Capt. John O'Hanlon - Clearwater

Spansih Macekerel, Trout, Snook, the bites on fire! - April showers brought May, well, more showers, actually. It had been raining off and on for nearly 12 days straight and the ground was saturated, and the rivers were about swollen to near max, and then came Alberto. Luckily, for our area, the rain wa more...
Capt. John Rivers - Tampa Bay