Bay Pines Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Bay Pines

Brian Felton
Brian F.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Good weather and calm sea have been filling the box with a great mixed bag of red grouper, lane and mangrove snapper, white grunts, porgy and few Spanish mackerel. The bite has been hot offshore the 6hr and 8hr trips are loading up.
Brian Felton
Brian F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Good weather and calm sea have been filling the box with a great mixed bag of red grouper, lane and mangrove snapper, white grunts, porgy and few Spanish mackerel. The bite has been hot offshore the 6hr and 8hr trips are loading up.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Joe Masi
Joe M.
Bay Pines, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Inshore fishing has been good plenty of reds snook trout an some flounder around
Nearshore plenty of sharks mangrove snapper hogfish an gag groupers mackerel are also showing up slowly
Joe Masi
Joe M. Bay Pines, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Inshore fishing has been good plenty of reds snook trout an some flounder around
Nearshore plenty of sharks mangrove snapper hogfish an gag groupers mackerel are also showing up slowly
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Frankie Bird
Frankie B.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Gae grouper season is right around the corner and these fish are hungry. Starting to see them in big groups.
Frankie Bird
Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Gae grouper season is right around the corner and these fish are hungry. Starting to see them in big groups.
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
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Luke Bonner
Luke B.
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Flounder fishing out of Tarpon Springs has been pretty good over the past few weeks, with fish showing up in good numbers around the rocky-sandy mixed areas and along the edges of structure. We’ve been finding them lying tight to the bottom, with shrimp and small baitfish producing the best bites. There have been plenty of smaller snapper around, but we’ve been seeing some nice keeper-sized flounder mixed in. As the water temperatures start to change and we move toward fall, the flounder bite should continue to get better. They’re always a welcome addition to the cooler and one of...
Luke Bonner
Luke B. Tarpon Springs, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Flounder fishing out of Tarpon Springs has been pretty good over the past few weeks, with fish showing up in good numbers around the rocky-sandy mixed areas and along the edges of structure. We’ve been finding them lying tight to the bottom, with shrimp and small baitfish producing the best bites. There have been plenty of smaller snapper around, but we’ve been seeing some nice keeper-sized flounder mixed in. As the water temperatures start to change and we move toward fall, the flounder bite should continue to get better. They’re always a welcome addition to the cooler and one of my favorite nearshore fish to target because you get four fillets plus they make an excellent meal.
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
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Phil Pegley
Phil P.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Fishing the beautiful waters of key west

It's always an experience getting down here to key west to do some fishing and diving, and this year has not disappointed. I would have to say the theme is less people more lobsters. We are into our regular lobster season now catching our limit. Every single day conditions have been so beautiful.

We ran out to 1860 feet of water this past Tuesday landed right in a school of beautiful mahi. After we had our way with them trolling, we busted out the top water plugs and we're catching 10 to 15...
Phil Pegley
Phil P. Ruskin, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Fishing the beautiful waters of key west

It's always an experience getting down here to key west to do some fishing and diving, and this year has not disappointed. I would have to say the theme is less people more lobsters. We are into our regular lobster season now catching our limit. Every single day conditions have been so beautiful.

We ran out to 1860 feet of water this past Tuesday landed right in a school of beautiful mahi. After we had our way with them trolling, we busted out the top water plugs and we're catching 10 to 15
pound fish on topwater.

The following day we decided to get into some 1000 foot deep bottom fishing. The golden tiles were on it along with some beautiful snowy grouper.

We're going to be here for a few more weeks so come see what this beautiful paradise has got to offer. The water is so clear if you look, you're going to see something beautiful.
Get your trips booked with Captain Experiences and we will definitely bow some RODZ and get you underwater for a amazing experience tight lines for now Captain Phil
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
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Joe Burruezo
Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Redfish and snapper have been great!
Joe Burruezo
Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Redfish and snapper have been great!
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Ethan Hamrick
Ethan H.
Largo, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Bite is getting very good. All this rain has dropped the water temperature significantly and has made both Instead and nearshore fishing start to fire off. Big snook, redfish and tarpon inshore. Cobia, flounder, snapper and grouper nearshore
Ethan Hamrick
Ethan H. Largo, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Bite is getting very good. All this rain has dropped the water temperature significantly and has made both Instead and nearshore fishing start to fire off. Big snook, redfish and tarpon inshore. Cobia, flounder, snapper and grouper nearshore
Fishing in Largo, Florida
Fishing in Largo, Florida
Fishing in Largo, Florida
Fishing in Largo, Florida
Fishing in Largo, Florida
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Jake Oliphant
Jake O.
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Tarpon fishing has been great!!
Jake Oliphant
Jake O. Indian Rocks Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Tarpon fishing has been great!!
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
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George Hastick
George H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Snook, trout and redfish are all in the mix right now with some larger fish mixed in.Healthy snook and redfish a being pulled out from under the mangrove tree lines. Live scaled sardines and pinfish have been the bait of choice! If you're looking for table fair you can't beat the mangrove snapper that are also feeding on scaled sardines and shrimp.
George Hastick
George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Snook, trout and redfish are all in the mix right now with some larger fish mixed in.Healthy snook and redfish a being pulled out from under the mangrove tree lines. Live scaled sardines and pinfish have been the bait of choice! If you're looking for table fair you can't beat the mangrove snapper that are also feeding on scaled sardines and shrimp.
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Robert Denbo
Robert D.
Trinity, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Redfish bite on fire!!
Robert Denbo
Robert D. Trinity, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Redfish bite on fire!!
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Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
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Recent Bay Pines Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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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

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