Fishing Reports by Capt. Steven Markovich

XXX Snook & Non Skid Wax - With the water temperatures in Tampa Bay reaching the magical 70 it's clear our snook population is on the move. Snook that were up in the rivers are now on the outskirts of the bay and making there way towards the gulf for spawning. Key to success t more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Atrificial Day - Friday we were welcomed with 62 degree water temperatures in the Ft Desoto area. The cold front last Sunday really impacted the area. Finding warmer water would be key. Our clients James and Kevin experienced anglers were up for the challenge. Fishi more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

To Snook or not to Snook - To snook or not to snook that is the question. Anyone who reads my reports, clients or Captain friends all knows I am addicted to snook. My mentor the famous Captain Billy Nobles got me addicted years ago. So with all the passion, knowledge, experien more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Giving Back - Giving back to our community and people in need is more important than ever. If you love inshore fishing for Snook, Redfish and trout and like helping others in need at the same time I have an outstanding opportunity for you. The 2009 Tamco Foundat more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Winter Trout - Busy busy weekend for Captain Steven and Chris. We fished Ft. Desoto and Tierra Verde areas all weekend. Armed with shrimp and soft plastic jigs we departed Oneals Marina looking to take advantage of the large trout roaming the deeper flats. It was n more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Valentines Weekend - Expectations were high after a week of warm days and mild evenings. With water temperatures on the rise and spring in the air the bite surely had to have turned on. Bait was plentiful at the Skyway Bridge, nice white baits and pinfish filled our more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Marlin to Trout - Its was great to get back on the waters of Tampa Bay, Florida Sunday after a week fishing the Pacific for Blue Marlin off Maui. Unlike Maui's marlin fishing our Tampa Bay is greatly effected by weather, all my local Captain friends explained last wee more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Special Hawaii report - Aloha Today I have a special report from Maui. What does Captain Steven of On The Mark Charters do while on vacation, simple go fishing. A couple quick phone calls had us booked on the 42' Bertram sportfisherman Start Me Up from www.startmeupsport more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Winter Tune Up - With winds howling up to 25 MPH and the air temperature in the low 40's it's a good day to be off the water. Now is a great time to take care of your tackle, proper maintenance especially equipment used in saltwater is vital. Start with new fresh lin more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Wintry Mix - Tampa Bay's outstanding snook action has been placed on hold as water temperatures plummeted 10 degrees from last week's cold fronts. At On The Mark Charters we pride ourselves on versatility and the ability to put our clients on fish all season in a more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay