Lakewood Ranch Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Lakewood Ranch

Tom Charlton
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.

Tom Charlton Tampa, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

Surprise Hammer Head while grouper fishing.

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Frankie Bird
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks 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.

Frankie Bird Ruskin, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

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Terry Heller
Port Charlotte, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

8 miles off shore : trout were located in Alligator Creek.

Terry Heller Port Charlotte, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

8 miles off shore : trout were located in Alligator Creek.

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Joseph Dephillips
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Nearshore/offshore we caught 2 hammer head sharks , mackerel, sheepshead , mangrove snapper, gag grouper. Inshore , even the little girl was catching redfish!

Joseph Dephillips Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Nearshore/offshore we caught 2 hammer head sharks , mackerel, sheepshead , mangrove snapper, gag grouper.

Inshore , even the little girl was catching redfish!

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Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

today's catch 👍

Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters Punta Gorda, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

today's catch 👍

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William Phillips
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

That was just a couple of fish we caught we were over 40 miles west in the Gulf of America, not in Bradenton

William Phillips Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

That was just a couple of fish we caught we were over 40 miles west in the Gulf of America, not in Bradenton

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Andrew Crabtree
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

They're chewing brother.... 🙏🦀🌴

Andrew Crabtree St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

They're chewing brother.... 🙏🦀🌴

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

The spring bite is on! Snook, trout and redfish are biting on the inshore seen and rock piles out in Tampa bay are producing sheepshead and large mackerel.

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

The spring bite is on! Snook, trout and redfish are biting on the inshore seen and rock piles out in Tampa bay are producing sheepshead and large mackerel.

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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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