Redington Shores Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Redington Shores

Joe Burruezo
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Redfish and trout action is heating up as the water and weather cool off!

Joe Burruezo Tampa, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Redfish and trout action is heating up as the water and weather cool off!

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Steven Herich
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Steven Herich Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The Fall temperatures are coming down along with Gulf temps bringing in many species of gamefish within casting distance from the shore. Expect snook, flounder, Redfish, Black drum, Sheepshead and others congregating in shallow water beach 🏖️ structures that you can walk to and fish. The beach is a great place to learn how to saltwater fish if you're new to the sport or a seasoned pro looking for a different approach than your usual boat trip. Remember, seasickness is never a concern, so you can focus entirely on fishing and fun 🎣. Tight lines from the beach!

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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

2024 Fishing Update Fall Season is one of the best seasons for fishing, as many fish are migrating towards warmer waters. Not only that, but there are usually fewer people on the water, and the weather is relatively mild. So, if you still need to plan a fall fishing trip, take this as your sign to do so! We have been Delivering The Results & Exceeding Expectations for over 16 years Tampa / St. Pete / Clearwater, Florida, is a fantastic fishing spot during the autumn months. With plenty of bays, inlets, and crystal-clear water, inshore fishing is incredible & being FULLY Credentialized & Holding ALL Federal Permits Offshore is ideal for significant results. During the fall season, you can land Spanish Mackerel, big Red Grouper, Hog Fish, Wahoo, Snapper and Cobia – among other Pelagic Species. Plus, it's a great time to catch Kingfish offshore, as they're in the middle of their annual migration thru December which is perfect for fishing enthusiasts looking for an unforgettable experience in a beautiful setting for the warm Florida Holidays. The area is ideal for both inshore & offshore fishing during the fall months. We get it done! Definitely Deliver the Results Exceed Expectations!!

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Wade Osborne
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Wade Osborne Tampa, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fall Has Finally Arrived Until recently, we hadn’t had any typical fall weather here in the Tampa Bay area, but it’s finally here. Most of November’s water temperatures remained in the mid-70’s. Usually, by now the water temperature on the grass flats is in the low 70’s to upper 60’s Snook are still open to harvest until the first of December, so you only have a couple of weeks to take advantage of it. My clients are still catching plenty of snook. Some are in the slot of 28 to 33 inches, but most are just under or over the keeper slot. Oscar Santana and Kinh Shiau fished with me earlier this month and Oscar caught and released a 34” snook unharmed. It turns out, Oscar had never fished before and this snook was the first fish he’d ever caught. Unbelievably, he continued to out fish Kinh during the rest of the charter. Talk about beginner’s luck, now Oscar is ruined for life… The redfish action continues to please. Schools of redfish are still plentiful, but now I’m encountering more rat reds. I don’t have a problem with that because they’re still fun to catch and if you never have, they’re a blast. Riley found that out himself recently when he caught his first redfish. When looking to take one home for dinner though, I move on in search of bigger fish. There are still larger fish around, I just have to do a little looking. Seatrout, out of all the inshore species, remain the most dependable, as far as, fish for dinner. It’s been a banner year for seatrout, and I look for that trend to continue right through the end of the year.

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Gage Brady
New Port Richey, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

We have a red snapper season Nov 18th to Jan 1st !

Gage Brady New Port Richey, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

We have a red snapper season Nov 18th to Jan 1st !

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Juan Herndon
Winter Haven, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The fish have been biting very good

Juan Herndon Winter Haven, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The fish have been biting very good

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Vasiliy Obukhov
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Right now catching cobia, Mangrove Snapper, lane Snapper, Hogfish, king mackerel, bonito. Water temperature is about 73-78 degrees. Fishing is good overall.

Vasiliy Obukhov Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Right now catching cobia, Mangrove Snapper, lane Snapper, Hogfish, king mackerel, bonito. Water temperature is about 73-78 degrees. Fishing is good overall.

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane. Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

Fall is her. Both inshore and nearshore fishing seems to be pretty dang good post hurricane.

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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

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