Fishing Reports by Capt. Steven Markovich

Big Trout Bite - In Captains school we are told it's not if you fall in but when you fall in. Bait on the bridge today was far under the overhang, my tower is too tall to get under and get in where the bait was holding. Captain Bret Gamrot of On Shore Off Shore Magaz more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Big Trout Tampa Bay - In Captains school we are told it's not if you fall in but when you fall in. Bait on the bridge today was far under the overhang, my tower is too tall to get under and get in where the bait was holding. Captain Bret Gamrot of On Shore Off Shore Magaz more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Easter Sunday - Easter Sunday morning was clear unlike Saturday's pea soup. It was a surreal run to the Skyway Bridge under the moonlight. White bait was easily netted; in fact I was way ahead of schedule as everything went smoothly. With time to spare I ran back to more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Mix - Sunday's fishing was cut short as the winds once again raised its ugly head. Our goal Sunday was to get on the bite early as the forecast for increasing winds loomed large. Heading out of O'Neill's Marina it's a short ride to Pinellas Point. We have more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Monster Reds - With the water temperatures at a glorious 72 and bait flooding the lower Tampa Bay area you know the Mackerel would be gorging themselves. Mackerel once located are almost always a sure thing. Spanish Mackerel are voracious, opportunistic carnivores. more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Let The Blitz Begin - The calendar now says April which means we are just a month away from Tarpon season. Not many things are more exciting than stalking a Silver King at sunrise along our Gulf beaches. Egmont Key, the Skyway Bridge area is a highway for migrating Tarpon more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

After The Blow - Monday morning I was greeted with calm waters, finally a nice day after several days on nonstop winds. I was very optimistic knowing the fish have had no pressure put on them recently. White bait was plentiful on the bridges, several minutes of chumm more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Mother Nature - Mother Nature played havoc with this weekend charters, winds gusting to 44 mph made for unsafe boating conditions. Safe boating is not to be taken lightly, regular inspections of all onboard safety equipment is a good habit. Often overlooked is the f more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Spring Time Winds - I am writing today's report from 35,000' jetting my way to California. Great views of the Louisiana coast and back bays. Saturday's nasty East winds limited our options. Leaving the protection of the causeway and motoring towards the North Skyway Bri more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Spring Time Variety - Variety is the spice of life and when it comes to fishing Central Florida and the Tampa Bay region the menu is changing by the minute. The overall equation is simple, warmer water equals the spring baitfish migration. With the bait comes our pelagic more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay