Redington Shores Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Vasiliy Obukhov
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

122 lbs Big ass Cobia

Vasiliy Obukhov Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

122 lbs Big ass Cobia

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Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters
Tierra Verde, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters Tierra Verde, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Hogfish is one of the more exotic-looking reef fish encountered when offshore fishing. A large bottom-feeder, Hogfish are targeted in areas just inshore and offshore of the main reef locations. Hog Snapper, or Hogfish, is a large species of wrasse that is easily identified by its long, hog-like snout and extendable mouth, which allow the fish to feed on bottom-dwelling mollusks and crustacea. Larger individuals will generally occur in the main reef area, with smaller fish residing among the patch reefs. Hogfish have a strong, flat body that makes even small fish exceptional fighters, and they are considered to be a delicacy in the Florida Keys. Flaky texture and a sweet-rich flavor similar to Scallops have earned the Hogfish a place on the menus of most restaurants. Hogfish have become a highly coveted species for traditional anglers over the last several years. Luckily for us on the gulf side of Florida, Hogfish season is open year-round. In order to be able to keep your catch the Hogfish’s fork length must be at least 14”. The daily bag limit in the Gulf of Mexico is 5 hogfish per harvester. This species is one of the most underrated when it comes to food. However, anyone who has eaten one of their catches knows how delicious they are. Some argue that hogfish may even be tastier than a snapper or flounder fillet.

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Steven Herich
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

It was a monster! Made the local paper and TV news. It was 52" and caught it from the beach 🏖️

Steven Herich Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

It was a monster! Made the local paper and TV news. It was 52" and caught it from the beach 🏖️

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

Trout and redfish have been on fire fishing the docks and the backwaters with some snook mixed in. Shrimp, artificials and scaled sardines have all been working. Fiddler crabs and shrimp have been catching sheepshead.

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

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Keep em coming bites on fire.

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Keep em coming bites on fire.

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Robert Denbo
Trinity, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Trout bite has been on fire!!🔥

Robert Denbo Trinity, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Trout bite has been on fire!!🔥

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Christian Lugo
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Currently lots of sheepshead been biting along with some sharks and sand trout. The cold weather has slowed down some bites but the back creeks have been shows to catch them

Christian Lugo Tampa, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Currently lots of sheepshead been biting along with some sharks and sand trout. The cold weather has slowed down some bites but the back creeks have been shows to catch them

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Winter reef fishing.

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Winter reef fishing.

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Tyson did a fantastic job, our family really enjoyed our time fishing.
Anne-Marie P. | April 16, 2026

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Had a great time with Captain Nick and Tyler! Took us to several spots and caught lots of different types of fish. Captain Nick spent time cleaning all the fish as well to be able to take home several bags of fish for dinner.
Stephanie B. | April 14, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour Trip – Sailor’s Quest
★★★★★
1st time fishing with captain Hank was a good time will do it again sometime. Raiders! Lol
Scott M. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Gulf Fishing From Beaches To Reefs
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Cpt. Brook. We are definitely rookies when it comes to salt water fishing so he was a big help. He Knew the great spots and was very eager to share his knowledge of the local waters and wildlife habitats. Would recommend.
Sarah P. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Kids And Family Fun Charter
★★★★★
Not only is he a master of fish, He’s a master of conversation We have a great time and a smooth ride
Landon M. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Inshore
★★★★★
We had a great time, but our captain was not Steve (think his name was Zach). The crew was great and very professional. Definitely recommend them!!
Jessica D. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore
★★★★★
Capt. Cameron had us on the fish! My two kids had a blast on the trip and enjoyed fishing with Cameron. He was great working with the kids and the boat was perfect for our family of four trip.
Joseph M. | April 7, 2026

Trip: Clearwater Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
We had an incredible trip with an incredible guide!!! He was GREAT with my 9 year old daughter!! He was patient, humorous and extremely helpful with my daughter, wife and myself!! We also caught a ton of BIG fish, including my young daughter!!
Brent P. | April 7, 2026

Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Fishing Trip

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