Bartow Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Tom Charlton
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.

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Tom Charlton Tampa, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.

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Frankie Bird
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Snook bit has been on 🔥 and we are starting to get some good 30+ inch reds up in the trees. Shark bite staying consistent and if you want to fill the cooler with meat the mackerel and trout are plentiful.

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Frankie Bird Ruskin, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

Snook bit has been on 🔥 and we are starting to get some good 30+ inch reds up in the trees. Shark bite staying consistent and if you want to fill the cooler with meat the mackerel and trout are plentiful.

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Steve Niemoeller with Lake Toho Fishing Guide Service
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

From bass boats to pontoon boats young kids to elderly and we also offer trips for anglers with disabilities

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Steve Niemoeller with Lake Toho Fishing Guide Service St. Cloud, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

From bass boats to pontoon boats young kids to elderly and we also offer trips for anglers with disabilities

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John Burger
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

The tilapia are really starting to bed hard and they are everywhere. The big gar are still out roaming around as well. Water is still super clear and these warm evenings make it a great time to be out on the water !!

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John Burger St. Cloud, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

The tilapia are really starting to bed hard and they are everywhere. The big gar are still out roaming around as well. Water is still super clear and these warm evenings make it a great time to be out on the water !!

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Phil Pegley
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water...

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Phil Pegley Ruskin, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay

Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water temps was amazing and they are alive and well.
During those times are focused was more on what we could target and provide our best. Captain's experiences catching bull sharks around local power plants was very reliable, and the reef bite for snapper and Sheepshead has been on fire. We've been considerate of these fish during their spawn only taking a couple fish makes for a brighter fishery in the future
So let's get out there and get your trips booked with Captain's experiences, your catches are waiting.

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Ike Carrasquillo
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Tampa bay waters are warming up and already we're seeing a good number of Sheepshead, Blackdrum, Southern Ray's showing up on the Saltwatwr flats. On the Freshwater side the Spotted Gar are still showing themselves with a mixed batch of Tilapia and other mix. Look for for the shallow banks...

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Ike Carrasquillo Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Tampa bay waters are warming up and already we're seeing a good number of Sheepshead, Blackdrum, Southern Ray's showing up on the Saltwatwr flats. On the Freshwater side the Spotted Gar are still showing themselves with a mixed batch of Tilapia and other mix. Look for for the shallow banks with the most sun exposure when transitioning into your night bowfishing action also look for down trees branches or any type of structure that fish can hide that's where you are find your Ambush predators

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John Burger
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Spring is here and the fishing has been super good as the water is warming up !! Ton of fish sitting on beds and nice clear shallow water!! Making it the perfect time of the year to get out and sling some arrows!

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John Burger St. Cloud, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Spring is here and the fishing has been super good as the water is warming up !! Ton of fish sitting on beds and nice clear shallow water!! Making it the perfect time of the year to get out and sling some arrows!

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Cody Beckman
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

What's up man sorry I've been crazy busy, fishing has been awesome. Been crushing big reds and snook with some decent trout mixed in

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Cody Beckman Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

What's up man sorry I've been crazy busy, fishing has been awesome. Been crushing big reds and snook with some decent trout mixed in

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