Lakewood Ranch Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Hank Valencia
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 6 months ago

Some trout and pompano but flippers competing for them lol

Hank Valencia Seminole, Florida Reported: 6 months ago

Some trout and pompano but flippers competing for them lol

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Snook have been hiding in the mangroves with a few reds around also and are willing to take live and cut baits with well placed casts. The trout bite has been on fire with plenty around on the grass flats ranging from 15" to 22". Live baits and artificial sea...

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Scallop season is in full swing and we found the mother loads! Beautiful water and tasty buttery scallops! Finding them in 3 to 5 feet jn in bunches this season of up to 3 to 10 at a time in one dive!

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Hogfish bite is on fire on our nearshore spots and they are eating shrimp live or dead on 1 oz knocker rigs!

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Hogfish bite is on fire on our nearshore spots and they are eating shrimp live or dead on 1 oz knocker rigs!

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Snook have been attacking live free lined scaled sardines thrown under the mangroves some reds have also been under the mangroves. Trout have been very solid action taking live and artificial baits. Great mackerel action has been over hard bottoms and artificial reefs. Live bait and spoons have been catching...

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Tarpon bite at night and day time time has been on fire! we are slaying them under the lights on the bridges at night and beaches during day.

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Tarpon bite at night and day time time has been on fire! we are slaying them under the lights on the bridges at night and beaches during day.

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

The grouper have been very active still, they are biting harder than Ive seen in years and more fish then we can count. the population is thick and healthy!

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

The grouper have been very active still, they are biting harder than Ive seen in years and more fish then we can count. the population is thick and healthy!

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Ray Culver
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Ray Culver Seminole, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here—the tarpon migration has officially arrived, and the bite is on! These powerful, acrobatic fish offer one of the most exciting experiences in sport fishing, and now’s your chance to be part of the action. Prime dates in May and June are going fast, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. If you’ve been thinking about booking your trip, now is the time to lock it in. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity.

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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

Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Rodeo
★★★★★
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

Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience
★★★★★
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

Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Hunt
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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.
Ron | April 21, 2026

Trip: Inshore Trip Afternoon Action
★★★★★
Captain Frankie was the best charter I’ve ever been on!! we explained what we wanted to go after and he was able to put us on the fish we were looking for! A great experience for even new fisherman or experienced fisherman! We plan to book another in the future!
Jeffery A. | April 20, 2026

Trip: Grouper And Snapper Trips
★★★★★
My wife, Carolina, and I, had a great time with Captain Steve! He showed us not only the techniques of catching fish on the West Coast, but also a great time and he is a great showman! Captain Steve definitely knows what he’s doing! We will be back!🙌🎣
Rafael P. | April 19, 2026

Trip: Beach Fishing: Family-Friendly
★★★★★
My wife and I recently booked an afternoon fishing trip with Jose. Jose was very personable and immediately set us at ease. He has a great sense of humor and we laughed throughout the afternoon. More importantly, we caught fish from the beginning of the trip to the end. Jose knows these waters and where to find them. We caught many species (spotted sea trout, sheepshead, redfish, snook, pinfish, a shark, and the elusive triple tail). The sea trout were the most plentiful and made an excellent meal. Thanks Jose for a fun afternoon. We will book again the next time we are in the area!!
Jim L. | April 16, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Fish And Fun
★★★★★
Captain Josh was fantastic - he took grest care of my family and I, caught a ton a great fish, and enjoyed the amazing boat. He and his assistant were extremely enthusiastic and were great in teaching my kids about fishing in the Gulf. Great times had by all and would greatly recommend him.
Christopher J. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Nokomis Offshore/Nearshore

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