Fishing Reports by Capt. Steven Markovich

Jan 1 2011 Tampa Bay - Dave from the Windy city started the new year with Captain Steven. Last time Dave was in town (winter 2009) he had a banner day with Captain Steven catching 30-40 snook. Today was a different ballgame starting with water temperatures in the low to mi more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Dec 31 Tampa Bay - 2010 and a record cold December ended with an amazingly beautiful sunny 80 degree day. T shirts and shorts were comfortable on the water today. Keep in mind the water is still very cold at 53 so dress in layers. Zipping along in the boat and get chil more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Trout season opens Saturday Tampa Bay - Thursday morning was sluggish as the tide was non existent. For 90 minutes the water was slack as was the action for Captain Steven. No tide combined with 52 degree water has thrown Tampa Bay anglers a curve. Today was an all artificial day tossi more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Winter Scouting Tampa Bay - With the most recent cold snap becoming a distant memory its back to fun in the sun. Captain Steven spent Wednesday scouting winter trout holes around Tampa Bay. I left O'Neill's marina at 1030 am and was greeted with 53 degree water. Ft. Desoto a more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Winter Sharks and trout - Saturday morning we were greeted with slick calm water and a steady light to moderate rain. It's days like this I love the top of my T Tower and vinyl windshield and side curtains. Huddled behind the counsel staying dry and warm was a pleasure. Wa more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Winter Trout Tampa Bay - Friday things finally felt more like Florida. Officially its not yet December but with Tampa Bay waters around 51 degrees it feels like February. Captain Steven is targeting mid to late winter trout holes with good success. Today was an all artif more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

5 Pound Tampa Bay Trout - Southwest winds and building swells slowed today's Spanish Mackerel action. Unlike the last 10 days were catching 30 fish an hour per angler it was work today. Travis and his 7 year daughter Maddie here from Boston were fun to watch. I loved it when more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Fun Day Tampa Bay - Wednesday was a real treat as Captain Steven took the day to fun fish and enjoy the beautiful weather. O'Neill's Marina was bustling with anglers heading out for the day. I needed live bait which was relatively easy to gather especially since I was t more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

101 Macks Tampa Bay - Wednesday mornings -.05 tide left several boats aground! Winters low tides leave areas we have fished a month ago now high and dry. Use caution boating Tampa Bays flats or you are looking at a ruined day and very expensive tow. We were back at my more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay

Moon Macks - A full Moon greeted Captain Steven as I navigated in the darkness to be at my bait spot by sunrise. I tested a new spot today and was thrilled with the results. Prime white baits in 5' and no pinfish mix! I love it when a plan works. Sunday morni more...
Capt. Steven Markovich - Tampa Bay