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Dillon Arsenault
Dillon A.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
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Dillon Arsenault
Dillon A. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 7 months ago
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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
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Cody Beckman
Cody B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 7 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
Cody B. Tampa, Florida Reported 7 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
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Dustin Lambert
Dustin L.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
Grouper bite has been solid!
Dustin Lambert
Dustin L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 7 months ago
Grouper bite has been solid!
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Steven Swindal
Steven S.
Apollo Beach, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
The weather's been great lots of sharks lots of trout snapper
Steven Swindal
Steven S. Apollo Beach, Florida Reported 7 months ago
The weather's been great lots of sharks lots of trout snapper
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Ray Culver
Ray C.
Seminole, Florida
Reported 7 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...
Ray Culver
Ray C. Seminole, Florida Reported 7 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.
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Matt Fueyo
Matt F.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 8 months ago
Sheepshead, Redfish and Black drum! The cold-weather critters are biting!! Catching a ton of tasty ones. If they’re looking to fill the cooler, this is the time of year to do it!
Matt Fueyo
Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 8 months ago
Sheepshead, Redfish and Black drum! The cold-weather critters are biting!! Catching a ton of tasty ones. If they’re looking to fill the cooler, this is the time of year to do it!
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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Marc Laurin
Marc L.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 8 months ago
With this cold weather, nearshore is the way to go! Lots of sheepshead and catch-and-release grouper. Between fronts, inshore has been producing big jacks and decent numbers of trout.
Marc Laurin
Marc L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 8 months ago
With this cold weather, nearshore is the way to go! Lots of sheepshead and catch-and-release grouper. Between fronts, inshore has been producing big jacks and decent numbers of trout.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Austin Metcalf
Austin M.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 8 months ago
Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!
Austin Metcalf
Austin M. Bradenton, Florida Reported 8 months ago
Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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Joseph Dephillips
Joseph D.
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Reported 8 months ago
Fish are still fishy lol
Joseph Dephillips
Joseph D. Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported 8 months ago
Fish are still fishy lol
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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Jake Oliphant
Jake O.
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Reported 8 months ago
It's been cold and windy but the dis have still been biting!
Jake Oliphant
Jake O. Indian Rocks Beach, Florida Reported 8 months ago
It's been cold and windy but the dis have still been biting!
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Laura E. | September 28, 2026

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