Ruskin Weather Forecast

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Todd Walker

Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The snook are starting to stage in the pass. One was 40"and 28
Todd Walker
Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The snook are starting to stage in the pass. One was 40"and 28
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Snook Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Seth Leto
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The redfish bite has been on fire the last few weeks. Average fish being caught is in the upper to over-slot range.
Seth Leto
Seth Leto Tarpon Springs, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The redfish bite has been on fire the last few weeks. Average fish being caught is in the upper to over-slot range.
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
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Mike Ayersman
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Bite is on fire
Mike Ayersman
Mike Ayersman St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Bite is on fire
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Snook Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Mike Morse
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The Bass Fishing is starting to heat up as the post spawn is in full affect and the big'uns are wanting to eat. They are spread out though some are shallow and other are out deep following the bait fish. Look for schools of bait in 8-12ft over submerged grass....
Mike Morse
Mike Morse Clearwater, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
The Bass Fishing is starting to heat up as the post spawn is in full affect and the big'uns are wanting to eat. They are spread out though some are shallow and other are out deep following the bait fish. Look for schools of bait in 8-12ft over submerged grass. Pitch the Kissimmee grass is a great way to find them as well. It's a little slower trying to find them but once you do, the reward is worth the search.
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Cody Beckman

Cody Beckman
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Hey, yeah of course. The inshore bite has been on fire with the weather warming up, upper to over slot redfish and snook are moving into the bay with some big redfish schools starting to form as well. The mangrove snapper and sheepshead bite is still good as well
Cody Beckman
Cody Beckman Tampa, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Hey, yeah of course. The inshore bite has been on fire with the weather warming up, upper to over slot redfish and snook are moving into the bay with some big redfish schools starting to form as well. The mangrove snapper and sheepshead bite is still good as well
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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Craig Lahr

Craig Lahr
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Since the the last month being do warm and wayer temps in the upper 70s final a couple cold front, fishing has picked up. Redfish have started to show up in moe places and better numbers, from the backwaters of Clearwater. We have found them around docks, oysterbars, and points...
Craig Lahr
Craig Lahr Clearwater, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Since the the last month being do warm and wayer temps in the upper 70s final a couple cold front, fishing has picked up. Redfish have started to show up in moe places and better numbers, from the backwaters of Clearwater. We have found them around docks, oysterbars, and points of sand bars that have potholes and sparce grass where it drops off. The best baits have been silverdollar size pinfish and grass grunts with tail cut off fluddering on the bottom. Next tail hooked under a float will get the job done. Artificials such as Top water lures and trusty go to gold spoon have been producing some nice fish, and is a great search bait. The beaches have been absolutely on fire with mackerel. With all the bait around, it's so easy to get a well full of bait. You cant have enough even if it dies. Look for the birds working, and drift or anchor up and start chumming. Our most productive method is using 40lb floro with a #2 to 3 aberdine style hook. The fish have ranged from 4 to 5lb. Kingfish are around, but very few. The next 2 months, fishing is going to get crazy. Cobia, mackerel, shallow snook, trout, reds and even some resident tarpon will start show in the back water So, start booking your trip to experience great lighttackle fishing.
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Patrick Bale

Patrick Bale
Key Largo, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sheephead and snapper bite has still been decent.
Patrick Bale
Patrick Bale Key Largo, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
Sheephead and snapper bite has still been decent.
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Wade Osborne

Wade Osborne
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

If you are visiting the area and staying in hotels on the beach, you have probably noticed some effects of Red Tide. The first things you may notice are a scratchy throat and coughing. The next thing you may witness are dead fish. Unfortunately, there has been a Red Tide...
Wade Osborne
Wade Osborne Tampa, Florida Reported: 1 year ago
If you are visiting the area and staying in hotels on the beach, you have probably noticed some effects of Red Tide. The first things you may notice are a scratchy throat and coughing. The next thing you may witness are dead fish. Unfortunately, there has been a Red Tide bloom that has continued to plague the Pinellas coastline and kill fish for over three months now.
The good news is there are no signs of Red Tide in upper Tampa Bay where I’m located and the fishing is excellent. The snook, redfish and seatrout are plentiful and more than willing to take a bait.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your adventure now, and let’s go catch some fish!
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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What's Biting in Ruskin

Phil Pegley
November 23rd 2024
Tampa, Florida
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Robert Denbo
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Joe Burruezo
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Steven Herich
November 22nd 2024
Sarasota, Florida
Steven Herich
November 22nd 2024
Sarasota, Florida

Recent Ruskin Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time bowfishing with Captain Mike this past weekend. My 10 year old son and I had a blast learning how to fish with a bow, and translating shooting at paper targets into shooting at moving fish. The Bay was alive with marine life and it was really cool to be out there together. There was a small technical issue that came up early in the trip, but Captain Mike used his experience to quickly resolve it and get us back out to where the fish were jumping. We are definitely going to book with him again!

    Ryan M. | November 19, 2024

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Chris is an excellent guide (5 stars). He is very personable and we all became fishing buddies quickly. Enjoyed the action with the spotted seatrout on the flats in southern Tampa Bay.

    John C. | November 16, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day with Capt Wade, he was very professional and knowledgeable and shared his experiences with us. We caught Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout in numbers and size to satisfy our needs until next time. His lunch recommendation to cook our catch was awesome too.

    Rick R. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on water. Very knowledgeable of the waters, fish, and gear.

    Ben A. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful morning with Captain Alex catching redfish, snook and speckled sea trout. He even cleaned our fish for us.

    Beth G. | October 26, 2024

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Chris very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We had a great time and caught a lot of fish.

    Ed P. | September 22, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing guide! Friendly fun and even caught some fish! Will definitely use Christopher again!!

    Michael C. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Bad day for fishing. Captain was great.

    Regina A. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Family Fun Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    He was great in every way!!! On time, professional and he definitely put me on fish!!! Highly recommended!! Tom Trainer

    Thomas T. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Shallow Water Sightfishing

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great trip. Three of us fished comfortably for a half day. Mother Nature provided the fish, and Nick provided a great atmosphere. Easy to talk to and gave some good local recommendations, will look to book with Nick again in the future.

    Michael L. | September 2, 2024

    Trip: Reel Salty Sportfishing

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