Fishing Reports by Capt. TJ Stewart

Big Redfish Moving in Tampa Bay! - Mother Nature is changing it up a bit! Last week, she brought a lot of rain and some wind, making it feel more like summertime. Over all, the fishing has been awesome. We've caught snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, and flounder. Although the fishing more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tampa bay water is starting to warm up! - Fishing is right on track for this time of the year. It has been awesome and it should just keep getting better. The weather last week was the best weather so far this spring. The wind finally calmed down a bit last week. I don't think it blew ov more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

How lucky we are to be fishing in the great Tampa bay! - The million dollar question is still unanswered. Is the wind ever going to stop blowing? It sure didn't stop blowing for long last week. Although it remained windy last week, it didn't stop us from fishing or even put a damper on it. The biggest more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Great Grouper bite way up in Tampabay! - Is the wind ever going to stop blowing? That seems to be the million dollar question. Spring has definitely had a windy start. The wind is one thing, but dealing with the cold weather that is coming with it, is another. It definitely keeps me on more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tarpon Fishing in Tampa Bay has Started! - Wow!!! If the fishing last week is any sign of how the fishing is going to be this year… BRING IT ON! I have seen some things happen that I thought I would never see happen and I have pictures to prove it. To a certain extent, we're ahead of the l more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

It doesn't get much better! - I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it myself!!! Just keep reading to find out what I'm talking about. I will tell you now, that we had a little cooler weather come in to the area last week and it slowed the fishing down maybe for a day. The coo more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Fishing Report - Little girl big fish! Hooray for another outstanding week of fishing. Spring is starting early this year and the bite is HOT! We’ve mainly been fishing in back water for snook, redfish, and other species. However, if you are just looking for a more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Fishing Report - Getting warmer! The fish are still chasing live bait. We’ve had to work for the bite a little harder due to the water temperature fluctuating so much, but we’ve managed to find some fish to bend the rod everyday. It’s a given this time of year t more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Fishing Report - Back to it! It's back to fishing with live bait and the fishing is hot! I can't remember the last time I went and caught bait this early in the year and caught so many fish on it. The shiners this past week have been a little tough to find but wel more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Fishing Report - Bring it home! Although spring is just around the corner, we’re just going to have to keep filling the boat with redfish and sheepshead for now. One of the great things about fishing this time of the year is that you can fill your cooler more...
Capt. TJ Stewart - Tampa Bay