Bay Pines Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Matt F.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Red fish bonanza

Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Red fish bonanza

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Logan G.

Seminole, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Here's some pictures from the last couple weeks!

Logan G. Seminole, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Here's some pictures from the last couple weeks!

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Ethan H.

Largo, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Cobia, flounder, gag grouper, nearshore; trout and redfish inshore. Bite is excellent right now and gag grouper season just opened up on September 1st. Only open until the end of the month

Ethan H. Largo, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Cobia, flounder, gag grouper, nearshore; trout and redfish inshore. Bite is excellent right now and gag grouper season just opened up on September 1st. Only open until the end of the month

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Joe B.

Tampa, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Gag grouper going wild on the full day trips!

Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Gag grouper going wild on the full day trips!

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Vasiliy O.

Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Gags, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper biting pretty good night now.

Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Gags, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper biting pretty good night now.

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Joey C.

Treasure Island, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Some recent trips

Joey C. Treasure Island, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Some recent trips

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Robert D.

Trinity, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Great redfish and trout bite!

Robert D. Trinity, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Great redfish and trout bite!

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Dillon A.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

We’ve been putting some serious fish on deck lately — cobia, mangrove snapper, gag grouper, and red grouper have all been chewing.

We’re mixing it up and staying on the bite, using live bait, cut bait, shrimp, and throwing jigs, depending on what the fish want. And it hasn’t mattered whether we’re fishing daytime or after dark — the action has been steady.

Dillon A. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 1 month ago

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John H.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Inshore bite is heating up as well as offshore bite. Winds are starting to calm enough to go offshore on a daily basis

John H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Inshore bite is heating up as well as offshore bite. Winds are starting to calm enough to go offshore on a daily basis

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Matt D.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

These are some photos from last year's grouper season. Grouper is opening September 1st!

Matt D. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago

These are some photos from last year's grouper season. Grouper is opening September 1st!

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★★★★★
We had an awesome time with George!! He was so kind and accommodating to our special needs son! We were on the fish as soon as we left the bay and caught several keepers to try in the pan. I would recommend George to anyone that is looking for a good time with a highly knowledgeable captain.
Lonnie S. | October 13, 2026

Trip: St Petersburg Inshore Fishing!!!
★★★★★
Going out with Captain Brad was a great time. He is a no nonsense guide who went above and beyond to get us on the fish. Even in not so great weather, he made sure we all had a great time.
Richard J. | October 5, 2026

Trip: Tampa Inshore Trip
★★★★★
I brought my son down for a weekend of cast and bkast. We soent all day Sunday with Captain Vasiliy aka The Russian Redneck. He runs a very nice wellcraft center consolw. Boat is in great shape with lots if room. We met at the boat launch around 0745 and after quick introductions we shoved off. A quixk stop at a marina baitshop on our way and the day began. We hit an area on tge way out fir maybe 30 min to catch some live baitfish and puahed offshore around 8-9 miles. Over our 8 hour charter we moved to several locations. If a spot got slow, pulled anchor and off to another. I didnt count total fish caught, but several dozen grunts, at least 15 grouper, a hog fish, some others im nor familiar with. We lost a couple big fish. Guessing they were goliaths. I will absolutely go fish with him again. If youre looking fir a friendlt captain who keeps you on the fish this is the one.
Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
My whole crew was extremely happy with excursion I was sick the whole trip so this review is for them. I’d recommend them very informative very nice and very caring.
Lee S. | September 28, 2026

Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Rodeo
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Such a fun trip! We had a great time.
Laura E. | September 28, 2026

Trip: Inshore/Nearshore Fishing 4-8 Hours
★★★★★
We had an excellent time with Zack. He knew all the best spots to fish and made sure that we were successful. The day flew by and was a great time. Thanks!
Josh M. | September 26, 2026

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore
★★★★★
We had a great time out on the water with Captain Jerry! He made sure we had ice, water, and plenty of bait. The weather kept us inland a little bit but he was flexible and moved to where the fish were. Our boys were very excited to catch two sharks, two pufferfish, a catfish, and several other types of fish, some of which we were able to keep for dinner. Thanks Captain Jerry!
Amy G. | September 25, 2026

Trip: Fishing Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
We had a blast. The captain is was attentive and fun to be with. We will definitely do it again.
Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Excellent day out on the boat with Capt. Charlie. We caught plenty of fish, threw some back in and had a good time. Capt. Charlie knew his fishing spots. Would definitely go again!!. Thank you Charlie.
Cheryl L. | September 15, 2026

Trip: 5 HR Inshore Trips
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Excellent guide Great personality Will gladly go out again and recommend We had a fantastic time and caught plenty of red grouper!!!!!!
Richard T. | September 14, 2026

Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

Bay Pines Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Bay Pines Weather Forecast

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St Petersburg Inshore Fishing!!!

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