Belleair Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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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

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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Steven Swindal
Apollo Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

The weather's been great lots of sharks lots of trout snapper

Steven Swindal Apollo Beach, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

The weather's been great lots of sharks lots of trout snapper

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Ray Culver
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Ray Culver Seminole, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

This week’s fishing around Tampa Bay has been strong and trending upward as water temperatures continue to warm.

Redfish have been one of the most consistent bites. Fish are holding on shallow flats early in the morning, especially on calm, sunny days. Singles and small groups are cruising shorelines, mangrove edges, and potholes. As the sun gets higher and tides rise, reds are pushing tighter to cover and feeding aggressively. Artificial lures have been producing well, particularly soft plastics and weedless presentations in skinny water.

Spotted Seatrout are set up across grass flats and along deeper edges. Quality trout are being caught just off the flats in slightly deeper water, with the best action coming on moving tides. Early morning and late afternoon continue to be the prime windows, and soft plastics and suspending baits are getting consistent bites.

With the warmer water temperatures, the snook bite is starting to come alive. Snook are staging along mangrove shorelines, dock edges, and creek mouths, and their activity is increasing daily. As temperatures continue to rise, expect snook to become more aggressive, particularly on outgoing tides and around areas with current.

Overall, conditions are shaping up perfectly for spring fishing in Tampa Bay. Warming water, cooperative tides, and active fish make this an excellent time to get on the water targeting redfish and trout, with snook action improving by the week.

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Austin Metcalf
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!

Austin Metcalf Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!

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Joseph Dephillips
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Fish are still fishy lol

Joseph Dephillips Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Fish are still fishy lol

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Jake Oliphant
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

It's been cold and windy but the dis have still been biting!

Jake Oliphant Indian Rocks Beach, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

It's been cold and windy but the dis have still been biting!

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Larger sheepshead have moved into Tampa Bay shrimp and fiddler crabs are the bait of choice. Speckled trout in the deeper canals and drop offs. Rock piles are holding sheepshead, key west grunts and some mangrove snapper

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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Ethan Hamrick
Largo, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Sheepshead, seatrout and redfish still biting good inshore. Nearshore trips are seeing lots of mangrove snapper, grouper and hogfish

Ethan Hamrick Largo, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Sheepshead, seatrout and redfish still biting good inshore. Nearshore trips are seeing lots of mangrove snapper, grouper and hogfish

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Patrick F. | April 30, 2026

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Nick is a great host. Very friendly and willing to share info to help us understand the fish and the waters we were fishing. Helped us have an awesome experience.
Kim J. | April 30, 2026

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Kick ass time with Captain Nick and first mate Adam! 38 fish caught on a deep fish. They prepped the meat after and I’m still eating it every other night. Had a blast highly recommend
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We had a great time!! Very knowledgeable captain in the waters of Tampa Bay! I highly recommend for anyone.
Joe J. | April 28, 2026

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Great was Great ! Aiden was also very good! We had a Great time and caught some Nice fish! Great boat too!
Bryan K. | April 27, 2026

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Captain Phil was great and we all enjoyed the trip. The fish didn't cooperate at first, but Captain Phil moved us to another spot and we got better action. We had a miscommunication with the booking but Trey at Captain Experience was very helpful and we got everything worked out. Thanks Guys! I would book here again.
Andrew R. | April 24, 2026

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Captain Randall is the Reel deal! Put us on the Fish and was a wealth of knowledge of the area !
David F. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Anna Maria Inshore And Nearshore
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Marc was a great Captain we had a terrific day on the water, we caught many different species of fish and brought back 6 keepers, Marc also recommended a local restaurant that cooks your catch, it was delicious. We will definitely book with Marc again for our future trips when we get back down to Florida again, thank you Marc
Michelle R. | April 23, 2026

Trip: St Pete Inshore/Nearshore
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Capt Andy was great. We had a keeper on board 10 seconds after the first cast!!! Just one of more to come! My son and I had a great time. Capt Andy was very friendly and knowledgeable. Extremely helpful with changing baits, etc.
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