St. Petersburg Fishing Reports (February 2026)

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Steven Swindal
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 16 hours ago

The weather's been great lots of sharks lots of trout snapper

Steven Swindal Tampa, Florida Reported: 16 hours ago

The weather's been great lots of sharks lots of trout snapper

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Ray Culver
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Ray Culver Seminole, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

This week’s fishing around Tampa Bay has been strong and trending upward as water temperatures continue to warm.

Redfish have been one of the most consistent bites. Fish are holding on shallow flats early in the morning, especially on calm, sunny days. Singles and small groups are cruising shorelines, mangrove edges, and potholes. As the sun gets higher and tides rise, reds are pushing tighter to cover and feeding aggressively. Artificial lures have been producing well, particularly soft plastics and weedless presentations in skinny water.

Spotted Seatrout are set up across grass flats and along deeper edges. Quality trout are being caught just off the flats in slightly deeper water, with the best action coming on moving tides. Early morning and late afternoon continue to be the prime windows, and soft plastics and suspending baits are getting consistent bites.

With the warmer water temperatures, the snook bite is starting to come alive. Snook are staging along mangrove shorelines, dock edges, and creek mouths, and their activity is increasing daily. As temperatures continue to rise, expect snook to become more aggressive, particularly on outgoing tides and around areas with current.

Overall, conditions are shaping up perfectly for spring fishing in Tampa Bay. Warming water, cooperative tides, and active fish make this an excellent time to get on the water targeting redfish and trout, with snook action improving by the week.

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Sheepshead, Redfish and Black drum! The cold-weather critters are biting!! Catching a ton of tasty ones. If they’re looking to fill the cooler, this is the time of year to do it!

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Sheepshead, Redfish and Black drum! The cold-weather critters are biting!! Catching a ton of tasty ones. If they’re looking to fill the cooler, this is the time of year to do it!

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Marc Laurin
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

With this cold weather, nearshore is the way to go! Lots of sheepshead and catch-and-release grouper. Between fronts, inshore has been producing big jacks and decent numbers of trout.

Marc Laurin Sarasota, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

With this cold weather, nearshore is the way to go! Lots of sheepshead and catch-and-release grouper. Between fronts, inshore has been producing big jacks and decent numbers of trout.

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Austin Metcalf
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!

Austin Metcalf Bradenton, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!

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Joseph Dephillips
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Fish are still fishy lol

Joseph Dephillips Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Fish are still fishy lol

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Jake Oliphant
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

It's been cold and windy but the dis have still been biting!

Jake Oliphant Indian Rocks Beach, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

It's been cold and windy but the dis have still been biting!

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

Larger sheepshead have moved into Tampa Bay shrimp and fiddler crabs are the bait of choice. Speckled trout in the deeper canals and drop offs. Rock piles are holding sheepshead, key west grunts and some mangrove snapper

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

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Excellent trip with Captain Hank! All went well and landed around 20 grunts. Caught other various cool species that were fun to reel in, observe and release. Captain hank was courteous, very helpful, and super efficient. Thanks again brother! Jon and James
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Wade was great! Communication was excellent and he worked with us to reschedule our trip due to cold in January. He put us on fish immediately, which was super important with young kids. He was fast and efficient in hooking, baiting and releasing fish, keeping us fishing the whole time. Would definitely book with Wade again.
Matthew D. | January 20, 2026

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Nevin T. | January 18, 2026

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