Ruskin Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Ruskin

Ike Carrasquillo
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 5 hours ago

Sheepshead and Mullet are hot right now on our Tampa bay shallow flats. We still have a few huge rays hanging out but no for long as our water temps are dropping

Ike Carrasquillo Tampa, Florida Reported: 5 hours ago

Sheepshead and Mullet are hot right now on our Tampa bay shallow flats. We still have a few huge rays hanging out but no for long as our water temps are dropping

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

With the dropping water temperatures a variety species have become very active and bait is everywhere! From trout and flounder to mackerel and snook all have the feed bags on. Don't miss out on the fall bite!

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

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Hank Valencia
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Some trout and pompano but flippers competing for them lol

Hank Valencia Seminole, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Some trout and pompano but flippers competing for them lol

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Mike Ayersman
Lakeland, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Bite has been fire. Plenty of redfish. Mackerel has started to fire off.

Mike Ayersman Lakeland, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

Bite has been fire. Plenty of redfish. Mackerel has started to fire off.

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 3 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: 3 months ago

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 4 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: 4 months ago

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Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Red grouper, red snapper, Mango snapper and lane snapper are on fire in 100+ feet! Sharks are everywhere and you have to move around a lot but filling the box every trip!

Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Red grouper, red snapper, Mango snapper and lane snapper are on fire in 100+ feet! Sharks are everywhere and you have to move around a lot but filling the box every trip!

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 4 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: 4 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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★★★★★
Had the best fishing experience with Brad and Ben put us right on the fish
Justin V. | December 2, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks
★★★★★
Fantastic experience with Ethan. Professional operation that got us in to a lot of fish!
Daniel M. | December 1, 2025

Trip: 4-6 Hr Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Had an amazing day on the water with Captain Joe! His deep knowledge of local fishing and boating made the trip so fun. Highly recommend his charter for a great day out!
Dan E. | November 27, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Trip Inshore
★★★★★
Best trip ever, two of us are around 80 . He work well with us cought lost of fish.
Harry D. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky
★★★★★
Wonderful day on the water!! Very family friendly!!
Donna M. | November 26, 2025

Trip: Redington Shores Nearshore/Offshore
★★★★★
Fantastic day on the water with Captain Alex. I showed up to the dock a little early and everything was already dialed in—the boat was spotless, fully prepared, and stocked with fresh bait he’d caught that morning. Even on a quick half-day trip, we covered multiple areas and switched up tactics, starting with snook along mangroves and docks before moving on to speckled trout and mackerel. Captain Alex struck the perfect balance between being helpful and letting me fish how I wanted. He was always ready to assist, but also encouraged me to bait hooks, handle fish, and stay fully involved. The action stayed steady, and he offered great coaching and insight whenever I had questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’d absolutely book with him again and look forward to getting back out there soon!
Scott S. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Outstanding experience with Alex and his skills and knowledge. Great day of fishing with everyone in the group catching a ton and we have a great time. Highly recommend!
Mike H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Booked a trip with Captain Cole and from the start there was good and timely communication. Brought my two younger boys who had a blast! Cole was patient, answered their 100 questions, and took us to nice spots where we pulled out some nice fish and the boys were thrilled! We had a blast!
Morgan H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!
Laura Q. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton
★★★★★
Ben gave us a great day out on the water and I learned a lot too! This was the perfect gift for my Dad!
Adam J. | November 23, 2025

Trip: Tarpon Springs Gulf Fishing

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