New Port Richey Weather Forecast

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Phil Pegley
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Our trip to Key West to end the hot Florida summer was as advertised this year's experience was graced with beautiful weather conditions light winds in Clear waters is what Key West dreams are made of .we really had some excellent trips offshore with our main focus being on the...
Phil Pegley
Phil Pegley Ruskin, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Our trip to Key West to end the hot Florida summer was as advertised this year's experience was graced with beautiful weather conditions light winds in Clear waters is what Key West dreams are made of .we really had some excellent trips offshore with our main focus being on the mahi mahi. Snapper fishing on the reef was outstanding, especially around the full a new moon. The lobster season in Key West has always been very good and this year was no different. We were able to get limit catches on numerous trips. We love to play with the tarpon while we are down there as well. They have a great tarpon, fish or a year-round. I hope you can join us next year from late July through August, so tight lines until next time Captain Phil
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Jim Vanderbeck

Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore the gags, mangos, red snapper are chewing. Hogfish are starting to bite. Inshore redfish, trout, and black drum are heating up.
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Offshore the gags, mangos, red snapper are chewing. Hogfish are starting to bite. Inshore redfish, trout, and black drum are heating up.
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Keith Neukam
Madeira Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Been stacking limit days and putting the meat in the box. Ever snapper trip this season has reached the limit.
Keith Neukam
Keith Neukam Madeira Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Been stacking limit days and putting the meat in the box. Ever snapper trip this season has reached the limit.
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Madeira Beach, Florida
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Jim Vanderbeck

Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Lots of red snapper and red grouper
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Lots of red snapper and red grouper
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Cody Beckman

Cody Beckman
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Inshore bites still been on fire lots of big snook around and redfish school staring to show up in the bay
Cody Beckman
Cody Beckman Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Inshore bites still been on fire lots of big snook around and redfish school staring to show up in the bay
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Wade Osborne

Wade Osborne
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Katie and crew!
Wade Osborne
Wade Osborne Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Katie and crew!
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Cody Beckman

Cody Beckman
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Water temps in the bay are dropping so the fish are eating like crazy. Starting to have that really good fall time bite! Big predator fish like reds and snook have worked their way in from offshore and the beaches back to the mangroves and flats. The mangrove snapper migration...
Cody Beckman
Cody Beckman Tampa, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Water temps in the bay are dropping so the fish are eating like crazy. Starting to have that really good fall time bite! Big predator fish like reds and snook have worked their way in from offshore and the beaches back to the mangroves and flats. The mangrove snapper migration is also in full swing and they're everywhere on the shallow water wrecks and reefs in the bay.
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Tyson Wallerstein

Tyson Wallerstein
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Mid-summer fishing can be spectacular if you pick the right species to target. Big tarpon and even bigger sharks can blister a reel and give many anglers the experience of a lifetime. Tampa Bay is a summertime hot-spot for bull sharks and late season resident tarpon fishing. Deep holes of...
Tyson Wallerstein
Tyson Wallerstein Clearwater, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Mid-summer fishing can be spectacular if you pick the right species to target. Big tarpon and even bigger sharks can blister a reel and give many anglers the experience of a lifetime.
Tampa Bay is a summertime hot-spot for bull sharks and late season resident tarpon fishing. Deep holes of
15 to 20 foot or more will often hold bait this time of year and in turn predators.
Fishing with big cut baits such as half a mullet or half a mackerel, will keep the catfish at bay and allow your baits to let the scent out in order to entice the big fish into biting. Tackle is the same for both species, you’ll need a heavy action seven-to-eight-foot rod either spinning or conventional and a reel that can hold a couple hundred yards of sixty-five-pound braid. A heavy monofilament leader of 80-pound test or greater or some heavy piano wire will work for both species as long as you’re using a big enough hook, if you’re using a one-pound bait or better you need to be using a 9/0 or 10/0 wide gap circle hook.
Tarpon are excellent night predators, thet can be found cruising the shadow lines of almost any bridge this time of year. A cautious approach with the trolling motor will allow you to stalk fish along the shadow line without spooking them. Try casting artificial lures like a half ounce buck tail jig with a 4in soft plastic jerk bait tail as a trailer, both in white. This lure closely resembles a shrimp drifting by, which is what the tarpon are looking for
Snook Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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  • ★★★★★
    Awesome experience. Captain Brad and Ben were fantastic. Caught lots of fish. His experience was invaluable. Can’t wait to book him again.

    Patrick F. | April 30, 2026

    Trip: Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky

  • ★★★★★
    Nick is a great host. Very friendly and willing to share info to help us understand the fish and the waters we were fishing. Helped us have an awesome experience.

    Kim J. | April 30, 2026

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport

  • ★★★★★
    Kick ass time with Captain Nick and first mate Adam! 38 fish caught on a deep fish. They prepped the meat after and I’m still eating it every other night. Had a blast highly recommend

    Daniel R. | April 30, 2026

    Trip: Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Nice trip and experience. Jim

    James G. | April 28, 2026

    Trip: In Or Near Shore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Never got to meet captain Steve. But Capt.Zach and Justin were great! They worked very hard to put us on fish and were super cool and helpful.

    Brian Y. | April 21, 2026

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

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