Holmes Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Holmes Beach

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Been catching mangrove snapper, trout , snook, flounder, redfish and a few sharks. Moving around a lot as it is quite hot out. Keeping the rods bent and getting some dinner!

Wes W. Bradenton, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Been catching mangrove snapper, trout , snook, flounder, redfish and a few sharks. Moving around a lot as it is quite hot out. Keeping the rods bent and getting some dinner!

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Joseph D.

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Red Snapper Season is open! We have been killing it on my long range trips. We have been catching Red snapper, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, red grouper, scamp grouper, gag grouper ,yellowtail snapper, tuna, Mahi mahi and even sailfish. We run 80 miles one way offshore.

Joseph D. Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported 3 months ago

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Frankie B.

Ruskin, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Trout,reds and big snook all week. Tampa bay is all fired up and only getting better every day.

Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Trout,reds and big snook all week. Tampa bay is all fired up and only getting better every day.

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Tom C.

Tampa, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Blue fish and red grouper in the bay.

Tom C. Tampa, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Blue fish and red grouper in the bay.

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Vasiliy O.

Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Hogfish biting pretty good, as well mangroves and grunts

Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Hogfish biting pretty good, as well mangroves and grunts

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Nick R.

Clearwater, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Red grouper fishing is on fire on 8 and 10 hour charters! Half day charters are producing plenty of action including hogfish, mangrove snapper, lots of catch and release grouper fishing and barracuda!

Nick R. Clearwater, Florida Reported 3 months ago

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Andrew C.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Something is always happening! 🙏🦀🌴

Andrew C. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Something is always happening! 🙏🦀🌴

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Steven H.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

We're catching from the beach 🏖️

Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 months ago

We're catching from the beach 🏖️

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Ethan H.

Largo, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Snook trout and redfish bite is great inshore. Tarpon and cobia are biting well on the beaches

Ethan H. Largo, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Snook trout and redfish bite is great inshore. Tarpon and cobia are biting well on the beaches

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Frankie B.

Ruskin, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Trout bite has been on 🔥 and the red fish have been showing up on the flats. Shark season is upon us so the big ones will be lurking in the bay.

Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Trout bite has been on 🔥 and the red fish have been showing up on the flats. Shark season is upon us so the big ones will be lurking in the bay.

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Recent Holmes Beach Reviews

★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

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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

Trip: 5 HR Inshore Trips
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Did a 8 hour trip with Captain Brad The best trip we ever had Brad told us how to fish for gag grouper We did great Brad is very experienced on how to fish and where to fish
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Holmes Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

What's biting right now in Holmes Beach? Check out the latest Holmes Beach fishing reports below.

Holmes Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Holmes Beach

Target Species

What's Biting in Holmes Beach

Top Fishing Trips in Holmes Beach

6-10 Hour Tarpon Trip

Crushing Clearwater Offshore

Tampa Bay Night Charter - East

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Tampa Inshore Trip

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