Fishing Reports by Capt. Jim Klopfer

Mack attack in Sarasota! - Fishing continued to be very productive this week, especially for Spanish mackerel, several of which were pushing 5 pounds. Big Pass, New Pass, the middlegrounds and Bird Key flats were the most reliable spots for me this week. Free lined shrimp, R more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Variety and action in Sarasota Bay! - Fishing has been very good this week on a variety of species. Sheepshead action under docks along Siesta Key and Bird Key was nothing short of spectacular! Spanish mackerel are scattered all over the area, speckled trout, sliver trout, and ladyfish more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Fine fishing in Sarasota, despite the wind - Fishing continues to be very productive on a variety of species, although Mother Nature did make things a little challenging this week. Sheepshead fishing remains outstanding around Bird Key and the north end of Siesta Key. I targeted them on trips more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Sarasots grass flats offer great mixed-bag fishing! - Fishing was very good this week, although it was very windy towards the end of the week. We did a lot of damage by hiding behind Bird Key, anchoring up on a deep grass edge, and free lining live shrimp. Spanish mackerel, speckled trout, bluefish, p more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota

Sarasota docks provide great action - Fishing has been outstanding this week with the great weather and coming off of the full moon. I have been running charters every day, doing a lot of my fishing off of the north end of Siesta Key and around Bird Key. Docks and other structure in de more...
Capt. Jim Klopfer - Sarasota