Apollo Beach Fishing Reports (April 2026)

Apollo Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Apollo Beach

Marc Laurin
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Winter is in the air! Pompano are on the flats along with trout and jacks and a few flounder, and sheepshead are on the rocks and nearshore reefs. Itâs a great time to get out and put some meat in the cooler .

Marc Laurin Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Austin Metcalf
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

It's winter time and shrimp fishing has been very productive for sheepshead, black drum, and redfish! But even with the water being freezing, sheepshead keep the action rolling! It gives all of the other species, like trout and snook, a break till it warms up!

Austin Metcalf Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Vasiliy Obukhov
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Right now we are catching a lot of Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Cobia.

Vasiliy Obukhov Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Right now we are catching a lot of Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Cobia.

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Michael Rego
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Heres some new ones . Thank you

Michael Rego Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Heres some new ones . Thank you

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Scott with the cold snaps the sheepshead are moving in on docks and rock piles along with some mangrove snapper and key west grunts. On the warmer days in the afternoon between fronts the snook will come out and feed with some reds mixed in. Trout are feeding in some...

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Ethan Hamrick
Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

\Lots of redfish, sheepshead and seatrout inshore. While nearshore the hogfish and gag grouper bite has been great!

Ethan Hamrick Largo, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

\Lots of redfish, sheepshead and seatrout inshore. While nearshore the hogfish and gag grouper bite has been great!

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Gary Spivack
Redington Shores, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

These photos are from several trips over the last couple months. Things have been slow since December, but that's usual.

Gary Spivack Redington Shores, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

These photos are from several trips over the last couple months. Things have been slow since December, but that's usual.

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Dustin Lambert
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Some shorter trips but it's been windy.

Dustin Lambert Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Some shorter trips but it's been windy.

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★★★★★
My wife and I recently booked an afternoon fishing trip with Jose. Jose was very personable and immediately set us at ease. He has a great sense of humor and we laughed throughout the afternoon. More importantly, we caught fish from the beginning of the trip to the end. Jose knows these waters and where to find them. We caught many species (spotted sea trout, sheepshead, redfish, snook, pinfish, a shark, and the elusive triple tail). The sea trout were the most plentiful and made an excellent meal. Thanks Jose for a fun afternoon. We will book again the next time we are in the area!!
Jim L. | April 16, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Fish And Fun
★★★★★
Tyson did a fantastic job, our family really enjoyed our time fishing.
Anne-Marie P. | April 16, 2026

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Had a great time with Captain Nick and Tyler! Took us to several spots and caught lots of different types of fish. Captain Nick spent time cleaning all the fish as well to be able to take home several bags of fish for dinner.
Stephanie B. | April 14, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour Trip – Sailor’s Quest
★★★★★
My experience with Richard was absolutely phenomenal. Had a blast and took down my first ever turkey. Truly good not recommend this guide more. A+++++
Nolen B. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Takin' Down Turkeys In FL!
★★★★★
1st time fishing with captain Hank was a good time will do it again sometime. Raiders! Lol
Scott M. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Gulf Fishing From Beaches To Reefs
★★★★★
Amazing time on the water with Matt. Thank you!
Lisa L. | April 11, 2026

Trip: Fishing Fun In The Florida Sun
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Cpt. Brook. We are definitely rookies when it comes to salt water fishing so he was a big help. He Knew the great spots and was very eager to share his knowledge of the local waters and wildlife habitats. Would recommend.
Sarah P. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Kids And Family Fun Charter
★★★★★
Not only is he a master of fish, He’s a master of conversation We have a great time and a smooth ride
Landon M. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Inshore
★★★★★
We had a great time, but our captain was not Steve (think his name was Zach). The crew was great and very professional. Definitely recommend them!!
Jessica D. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore
★★★★★
Capt. Cameron had us on the fish! My two kids had a blast on the trip and enjoyed fishing with Cameron. He was great working with the kids and the boat was perfect for our family of four trip.
Joseph M. | April 7, 2026

Trip: Clearwater Inshore/Nearshore

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