Lakeland Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Reds all over the bushes!

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Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Reds all over the bushes!

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Steven S.
Apollo Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Snook, trout and redfish are on fire right now

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Steven S. Apollo Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Snook, trout and redfish are on fire right now

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Tom C.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.

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Tom C. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.

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Frankie B.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

Snook bit has been on 🔥 and we are starting to get some good 30+ inch reds up in the trees. Shark bite staying consistent and if you want to fill the cooler with meat the mackerel and trout are plentiful.

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Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Snook bit has been on 🔥 and we are starting to get some good 30+ inch reds up in the trees. Shark bite staying consistent and if you want to fill the cooler with meat the mackerel and trout are plentiful.

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Steve N.
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

From bass boats to pontoon boats young kids to elderly and we also offer trips for anglers with disabilities

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Steve N. St. Cloud, Florida Reported 1 month ago

From bass boats to pontoon boats young kids to elderly and we also offer trips for anglers with disabilities

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John B.
St. Cloud, Florida
Reported 2 months ago

The tilapia are really starting to bed hard and they are everywhere. The big gar are still out roaming around as well. Water is still super clear and these warm evenings make it a great time to be out on the water !!

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John B. St. Cloud, Florida Reported 2 months ago

The tilapia are really starting to bed hard and they are everywhere. The big gar are still out roaming around as well. Water is still super clear and these warm evenings make it a great time to be out on the water !!

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Phil P.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 2 months ago

Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water...

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Phil P. Ruskin, Florida Reported 2 months ago

Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay

Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water temps was amazing and they are alive and well.
During those times are focused was more on what we could target and provide our best. Captain's experiences catching bull sharks around local power plants was very reliable, and the reef bite for snapper and Sheepshead has been on fire. We've been considerate of these fish during their spawn only taking a couple fish makes for a brighter fishery in the future
So let's get out there and get your trips booked with Captain's experiences, your catches are waiting.

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Ike C.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 months ago

Tampa bay waters are warming up and already we're seeing a good number of Sheepshead, Blackdrum, Southern Ray's showing up on the Saltwatwr flats. On the Freshwater side the Spotted Gar are still showing themselves with a mixed batch of Tilapia and other mix. Look for for the shallow banks...

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Ike C. Tampa, Florida Reported 2 months ago

Tampa bay waters are warming up and already we're seeing a good number of Sheepshead, Blackdrum, Southern Ray's showing up on the Saltwatwr flats. On the Freshwater side the Spotted Gar are still showing themselves with a mixed batch of Tilapia and other mix. Look for for the shallow banks with the most sun exposure when transitioning into your night bowfishing action also look for down trees branches or any type of structure that fish can hide that's where you are find your Ambush predators

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