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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Holmes Beach

Cody Williams
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes
Cody Williams
Cody Williams Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Alex Kirby

Alex Kirby
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder
Alex Kirby
Alex Kirby Bradenton, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder
Speckled Trout Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Bradenton, Florida
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Steve Hunsucker

Steve Hunsucker
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Red snapper fishing in Clearwater Beach can be excellent during the summer months, particularly in depths of 100-150 feet. Federal for hire Red snapper season opens June 1st, and recreational season opens June 16th and runs into the middle of August. Anglers are allowed to keep 2 red snappers per...
Steve Hunsucker
Steve Hunsucker Clearwater, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Red snapper fishing in Clearwater Beach can be excellent during the summer months, particularly in depths of 100-150 feet. Federal for hire Red snapper season opens June 1st, and recreational season opens June 16th and runs into the middle of August. Anglers are allowed to keep 2 red snappers per person per day with a minimum size limit of 16 inches.
Red grouper fishing can also be productive in the same depths as red snapper. Anglers are allowed to keep 2 red grouper per person per day with a minimum size limit of 20 inches.
When targeting red snapper and red grouper, it's important to use heavy tackle and live or cut bait. Squid and sardines are popular bait choices, but other options like pinfish, grunts, and cigar minnows can also be effective. Bottom fishing techniques like drifting and anchoring can both be effective, depending on the conditions.
Overall, Clearwater Beach offers excellent offshore fishing opportunities for red snapper and red grouper during the summer months. It's always a good idea to check local regulations and weather conditions before heading out and to consider hiring a local guide or charter to help you find the best spots and techniques. We recommend at least an 8 hour charter for red groupers and 10-12 hour charters are best for both grouper and red snapper.
Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Grouper, Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Ron Finger

Ron Finger with Fishhawk Charters
Tierra Verde, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

This area has become a dream destination for world-class sportfishing. Whether you are an avid angler or new to the sport, there is something for everyone here. With the vibrant & bountiful Gulf of Mexico, great fishing year-round and easy access to offshore fishing is a must do for anyone....
Ron Finger
Ron Finger with Fishhawk Charters Tierra Verde, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
This area has become a dream destination for world-class sportfishing.
Whether you are an avid angler or new to the sport, there is something for everyone here. With the vibrant & bountiful Gulf of Mexico, great fishing year-round and easy access to offshore fishing is a must do for anyone.

Go offshore and fish the deep blue waters for large Edible pelagic species like Grouper, Snapper, Wahoo, Tuna Or switch things up and target the Battlers such as AJ, Cobia, Kings, and Tarpon. There is some great fishing year round!
If you’re not sure where to go, don’t worry. We have U covered. Decide first what type of fishing you want to do and a Target Date that compliments your schedule.
With a good grasp on what to catch, finding the best time of year to enjoy a day on the water is easy.
Once you decide the species you want to catch and the time of year, We will hook U up!
Sailfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Sailfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Sailfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Sailfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Sailfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Sailfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Craig Lahr

Craig Lahr
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Tarpon have shown up in good numbers off the beaches of Indian Rocks Beach to the clearwater beach area. They can be found just out side the swim boys up and down all the beaches. They will be in the passes awell the backwaters of clearwater sound and Dunedin FL...
Craig Lahr
Craig Lahr Clearwater, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Tarpon have shown up
in good numbers off the beaches of Indian Rocks Beach to the clearwater beach area. They can be found just out side the swim boys up and down all the beaches. They will be in the passes awell the backwaters of clearwater sound and Dunedin FL
into Tampa Bay. We can hook you up to these
majestic fish. Redfish, Trout, and Snook have been scattered from the beaches to the flat. Most of the big speckled trout are off the beaches mixed with the snook witch make for great sight fishing. Scaled sardines,
Small Pinfish and Pigfish is producing the better fish. For edfish they are on the flats and spoil ilands with a abundant of mullet. Cut Lady Fish or threadfins have been working well but live punfish and grass grunts can make a difference
You don't want to kill the bait,
it just needs to flutter on the bottom with the tail trimed off . With so many species around nearshore and inshore you can have a shot at catching
some big fish to test your skills. Don't forget the shark fishing with many different species and size from 10lb up to hundreds of pounds.
Now is the time to start booking your summer trips for Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Sharks and more.
Thanks,
Capt. Craig
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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John Rivers

John Rivers
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

It's officially Spring in Tampa Bay Area. Snook are all over the place and are feeding well. Water temp's are right where they should be which puts the fish in a good mood, which means bent rods and screaming drags. Live bait is the best choice, but if you like...
John Rivers
John Rivers Tampa, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
It's officially Spring in Tampa Bay Area. Snook are all over the place and are feeding well. Water temp's are right where they should be which puts the fish in a good mood, which means bent rods and screaming drags.
Live bait is the best choice, but if you like
tossing artificials, no worries, you'll catch your fair share as well. Here are a few lures that I like when targeting snook, redfish and trout. Headon's Spookis my go to for top-water. For redfish, and trout, I like tossing a 4"paddle tail ( colors: white and clear with red metal-flake ). Snook in Tampa Bay are live bait feeders, but you can still get them to eat artificials. I like a 1/8oz snake-lock jig head with a ZMan Paddlerz. Schools of redfish are also showing up on the flats in a few areas. These fish are very boat shy, so be quiet and patient and you'll hook a few. Once again, live or cut bait has been the best way to hook these skittish bronze beauties.
Some of the redfish schools have been beat up by some fishermen, but that’s just how it goes with the amount of boaters on the water these days, so again, be patient and you'll hook a few. They are mostly oversized fish, which means your drag is gonna scream. The sheepshead bite is still going strong in Tampa Bay, and the rock piles, jetties and bridges have been producing some nice catches. Live shrimp, fiddler and mud crabs have been the baits of choice.
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Mike Morse
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Inshore bite hasn't slowed down at all. Grass flats and mangrove lines
Mike Morse
Mike Morse Clearwater, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Inshore bite hasn't slowed down at all. Grass flats and mangrove lines
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Jim Vanderbeck

Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Kingfish and amberjack seem to be on every reef!!
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Kingfish and amberjack seem to be on every reef!!
Amberjack Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Amberjack Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Recent Holmes Beach Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. We caught around 40 fish. Gray snapper, Redfish, Porgy, and Sheep Head. Caught some group or two, but they’re out of season so I’d throw them back. The fish we did keep we took back and cooked them up. They were delicious.

    Griffin P. | December 13, 2024

    Trip: 6 Hours Fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    James was fantastic. He communicated very good and knew the bay extremely well. He put my son and I on fish at each spot and couldn’t of asked for a better experience in Sarasota Bay!

    Joshua D. | November 27, 2024

    Trip: Sarasota Classic Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Was very pleased with the experience. We caught about 40 fish overall and he took us to several spots. Easy to talk with and excellent communication.

    Dave C. | November 26, 2024

    Trip: Dusky Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Communication was great. Phil did prep work for our trip and gave us options, which was great.

    Matt N. | November 25, 2024

    Trip: Duck Hunting Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time bowfishing with Captain Mike this past weekend. My 10 year old son and I had a blast learning how to fish with a bow, and translating shooting at paper targets into shooting at moving fish. The Bay was alive with marine life and it was really cool to be out there together. There was a small technical issue that came up early in the trip, but Captain Mike used his experience to quickly resolve it and get us back out to where the fish were jumping. We are definitely going to book with him again!

    Ryan M. | November 19, 2024

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Chris is an excellent guide (5 stars). He is very personable and we all became fishing buddies quickly. Enjoyed the action with the spotted seatrout on the flats in southern Tampa Bay.

    John C. | November 16, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day with Capt Wade, he was very professional and knowledgeable and shared his experiences with us. We caught Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout in numbers and size to satisfy our needs until next time. His lunch recommendation to cook our catch was awesome too.

    Rick R. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on water. Very knowledgeable of the waters, fish, and gear.

    Ben A. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful morning with Captain Alex catching redfish, snook and speckled sea trout. He even cleaned our fish for us.

    Beth G. | October 26, 2024

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Chris very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We had a great time and caught a lot of fish.

    Ed P. | September 22, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

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