Ruskin Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Robert D.

Trinity, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Trout bite had been on fire!

Robert D. Trinity, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Trout bite had been on fire!

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Matt F.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

We've been back and forth between snook/redfish and snapper/sheepshead fishing. The cold front shut down the white bait, but the shrimp eaters remain hungry! If you're ready to jump on board and have some fun with us today!

Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 year ago

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Scott F.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Snook season is open.

Scott F. Bradenton, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Snook season is open.

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George H.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Boy has been on fire for me, filler crabs for the sheepshead and live white bait for snook, redfish, and trout.

George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Boy has been on fire for me, filler crabs for the sheepshead and live white bait for snook, redfish, and trout.

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Jim V.

Clearwater, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Red grouper bite has been solid in 100 feet. Silver trout are out of control on the beaches, as well as redfish!

Jim V. Clearwater, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Red grouper bite has been solid in 100 feet. Silver trout are out of control on the beaches, as well as redfish!

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Scott F.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

We are getting a pretty good mix of trout redfish and snook.

Scott F. Bradenton, Florida Reported 1 year ago

We are getting a pretty good mix of trout redfish and snook.

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Robert D.

Trinity, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Awesome trout bite lately!!

Robert D. Trinity, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Awesome trout bite lately!!

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George H.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

The snook, trout and redfish have been on fire especially on the warmer days with some of the larger fish coming out to play! Docks ant mangrove tree lines have been producing well. With the docks also producing sheepshead which are great table fair.

George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 1 year ago

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James G.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

The snook fishing has been on fire with the warmer than usual February weather! The trout fishing is pretty dang good too!

James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 year ago

The snook fishing has been on fire with the warmer than usual February weather! The trout fishing is pretty dang good too!

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Matt F.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 year ago

Spring is springing. We have red tide on our beaches but the back water bite remains hot.

Matt F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 year ago

Spring is springing. We have red tide on our beaches but the back water bite remains hot.

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Recent Ruskin Reviews

★★★★★
Going out with Captain Brad was a great time. He is a no nonsense guide who went above and beyond to get us on the fish. Even in not so great weather, he made sure we all had a great time.
Richard J. | October 5, 2026

Trip: Tampa Inshore Trip
★★★★★
I brought my son down for a weekend of cast and bkast. We soent all day Sunday with Captain Vasiliy aka The Russian Redneck. He runs a very nice wellcraft center consolw. Boat is in great shape with lots if room. We met at the boat launch around 0745 and after quick introductions we shoved off. A quixk stop at a marina baitshop on our way and the day began. We hit an area on tge way out fir maybe 30 min to catch some live baitfish and puahed offshore around 8-9 miles. Over our 8 hour charter we moved to several locations. If a spot got slow, pulled anchor and off to another. I didnt count total fish caught, but several dozen grunts, at least 15 grouper, a hog fish, some others im nor familiar with. We lost a couple big fish. Guessing they were goliaths. I will absolutely go fish with him again. If youre looking fir a friendlt captain who keeps you on the fish this is the one.
Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
My whole crew was extremely happy with excursion I was sick the whole trip so this review is for them. I’d recommend them very informative very nice and very caring.
Lee S. | September 28, 2026

Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Rodeo
★★★★★
Such a fun trip! We had a great time.
Laura E. | September 28, 2026

Trip: Inshore/Nearshore Fishing 4-8 Hours
★★★★★
We had an excellent time with Zack. He knew all the best spots to fish and made sure that we were successful. The day flew by and was a great time. Thanks!
Josh M. | September 26, 2026

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore
★★★★★
We had a great time out on the water with Captain Jerry! He made sure we had ice, water, and plenty of bait. The weather kept us inland a little bit but he was flexible and moved to where the fish were. Our boys were very excited to catch two sharks, two pufferfish, a catfish, and several other types of fish, some of which we were able to keep for dinner. Thanks Captain Jerry!
Amy G. | September 25, 2026

Trip: Fishing Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
We had a blast. The captain is was attentive and fun to be with. We will definitely do it again.
Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Excellent day out on the boat with Capt. Charlie. We caught plenty of fish, threw some back in and had a good time. Capt. Charlie knew his fishing spots. Would definitely go again!!. Thank you Charlie.
Cheryl L. | September 15, 2026

Trip: 5 HR Inshore Trips
★★★★★
Excellent guide Great personality Will gladly go out again and recommend We had a fantastic time and caught plenty of red grouper!!!!!!
Richard T. | September 14, 2026

Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn
★★★★★
Did a 8 hour trip with Captain Brad The best trip we ever had Brad told us how to fish for gag grouper We did great Brad is very experienced on how to fish and where to fish
Thomas D. | September 6, 2026

Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks

Ruskin Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Ruskin Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Ruskin

Target Species

What's Biting in Ruskin

Top Fishing Trips in Ruskin

Nearshore Reef Bait Fishing

10 Hour Trip – American Red Snapper

4 Hours Fishing Trip

Tampa Bay Night Shark Charter

Sunny Fishing On Tampa Bay

Sarasota Fishing Adventure

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