Tampa Fishing Reports

Fishing report from Wade O. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Wade here.

    Redfish, Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/11/2023 Redfish, Snook

Fishing report from Wade O. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Wade here.

    Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/09/2023 Redfish
    Jack Crevalle Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/09/2023 Jack Crevalle
    Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/09/2023 Snook
    Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/09/2023
    Redfish, Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/02/2023 Redfish, Snook
    Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/02/2023 Snook
    Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/02/2023 Snook
    Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/02/2023
    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!
    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!
    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!
    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!
    With temperatures in the mid-80s the last couple of weeks, it’s hard to believe it’s still winter. Especially, since it’s snowing in much of the country. Visitors are not only enjoying our spectacular weather, but have the opportunity to experience some of Tampa Bay’s outstanding fishing too. With water temperatures hovering in the mid-70s, the snook, redfish and seatrout fishing is excellent. There have been days lately where I ran two, four-hour charters back-to-back catching fish all day. This is good news for the upcoming Spring Break season, because I only look for the fishing to get better as spring approaches. So, if you’re here vacationing or live here through the winter, now’s a good time to plan a fishing trip. Just pick up the phone and give me a call, I’d be happy to show you the adventure of a lifetime.
    With temperatures in the mid-80s the last couple of weeks, it’s hard to believe it’s still winter. Especially, since it’s snowing in much of the country. Visitors are not only enjoying our spectacular weather, but have the opportunity to experience some of Tampa Bay’s outstanding fishing too. With water temperatures hovering in the mid-70s, the snook, redfish and seatrout fishing is excellent. There have been days lately where I ran two, four-hour charters back-to-back catching fish all day. This is good news for the upcoming Spring Break season, because I only look for the fishing to get better as spring approaches. So, if you’re here vacationing or live here through the winter, now’s a good time to plan a fishing trip. Just pick up the phone and give me a call, I’d be happy to show you the adventure of a lifetime.

Fishing report from Phil P. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Phil here.

    Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/17/2023 Speckled Trout
    Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/17/2023 Redfish
    Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/17/2023 Speckled Trout
    Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/17/2023 Snook
    Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/17/2023 Speckled Trout
    Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/17/2023 Snook
    Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/17/2023 Speckled Trout
    February fishing has been filled with busy days and bringing fish to the cleaning table. Mother nature has had the fan turned on, which has been mostly keeping us inshore, Which is been just fine with us. Our customers have been. Staying busy with a lot of action . I would say the fish of the month has been lots of keeper speckled trout. And once we've gotten our limit, the snook and redfish have also been very cooperative. We've been making a 15 mile run. To catch greenbacks oh yes and 15 miles back but it has been worth it. all three species are responding to live chumming and free lining. Here's a few February photos, tight lines until next time Captain Phil
    February fishing has been filled with busy days and bringing fish to the cleaning table. Mother nature has had the fan turned on, which has been mostly keeping us inshore, Which is been just fine with us. Our customers have been. Staying busy with a lot of action . I would say the fish of the month has been lots of keeper speckled trout. And once we've gotten our limit, the snook and redfish have also been very cooperative. We've been making a 15 mile run. To catch greenbacks oh yes and 15 miles back but it has been worth it. all three species are responding to live chumming and free lining. Here's a few February photos, tight lines until next time Captain Phil
    February fishing has been filled with busy days and bringing fish to the cleaning table. Mother nature has had the fan turned on, which has been mostly keeping us inshore, Which is been just fine with us. Our customers have been. Staying busy with a lot of action . I would say the fish of the month has been lots of keeper speckled trout. And once we've gotten our limit, the snook and redfish have also been very cooperative. We've been making a 15 mile run. To catch greenbacks oh yes and 15 miles back but it has been worth it. all three species are responding to live chumming and free lining. Here's a few February photos, tight lines until next time Captain Phil
    February fishing has been filled with busy days and bringing fish to the cleaning table. Mother nature has had the fan turned on, which has been mostly keeping us inshore, Which is been just fine with us. Our customers have been. Staying busy with a lot of action . I would say the fish of the month has been lots of keeper speckled trout. And once we've gotten our limit, the snook and redfish have also been very cooperative. We've been making a 15 mile run. To catch greenbacks oh yes and 15 miles back but it has been worth it. all three species are responding to live chumming and free lining. Here's a few February photos, tight lines until next time Captain Phil
    February fishing has been filled with busy days and bringing fish to the cleaning table. Mother nature has had the fan turned on, which has been mostly keeping us inshore, Which is been just fine with us. Our customers have been. Staying busy with a lot of action . I would say the fish of the month has been lots of keeper speckled trout. And once we've gotten our limit, the snook and redfish have also been very cooperative. We've been making a 15 mile run. To catch greenbacks oh yes and 15 miles back but it has been worth it. all three species are responding to live chumming and free lining. Here's a few February photos, tight lines until next time Captain Phil
    February fishing has been filled with busy days and bringing fish to the cleaning table. Mother nature has had the fan turned on, which has been mostly keeping us inshore, Which is been just fine with us. Our customers have been. Staying busy with a lot of action . I would say the fish of the month has been lots of keeper speckled trout. And once we've gotten our limit, the snook and redfish have also been very cooperative. We've been making a 15 mile run. To catch greenbacks oh yes and 15 miles back but it has been worth it. all three species are responding to live chumming and free lining. Here's a few February photos, tight lines until next time Captain Phil
    February fishing has been filled with busy days and bringing fish to the cleaning table. Mother nature has had the fan turned on, which has been mostly keeping us inshore, Which is been just fine with us. Our customers have been. Staying busy with a lot of action . I would say the fish of the month has been lots of keeper speckled trout. And once we've gotten our limit, the snook and redfish have also been very cooperative. We've been making a 15 mile run. To catch greenbacks oh yes and 15 miles back but it has been worth it. all three species are responding to live chumming and free lining. Here's a few February photos, tight lines until next time Captain Phil

Fishing report from Cody B. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Cody here.

    Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/09/2023 Redfish
    Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/09/2023 Redfish
    Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/09/2023 Snook
    Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/09/2023 Redfish

Fishing report from Phil P. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Phil here.

    Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/06/2023 Snook
    Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    02/06/2023 Snook
    We’ve had a shot of spring weather and aside from a couple of 50° mornings temps have been surging to upper around 80° in the afternoon for the past couple of weeks. This has warmed the Tampa bay waters to a friendly, 75° and has really lit a fire for our inshore fishing trips , and has put the fish in some of our early spring transitional fishing areas. snook, redfish, trout, and Jack Crevalle have all been on the hit list
    We’ve had a shot of spring weather and aside from a couple of 50° mornings temps have been surging to upper around 80° in the afternoon for the past couple of weeks. This has warmed the Tampa bay waters to a friendly, 75° and has really lit a fire for our inshore fishing trips , and has put the fish in some of our early spring transitional fishing areas. snook, redfish, trout, and Jack Crevalle have all been on the hit list

Fishing report from Phil P. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Phil here.

    Bull Shark Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    01/15/2023 Bull Shark
    Bonnethead Shark Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    01/15/2023 Bonnethead Shark
    Bonnethead Shark Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    01/15/2023 Bonnethead Shark
    Cobia Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    01/15/2023 Cobia
    Well, two weeks ago, the water tem dropped 12 degrees in a day and a half due to a strong cold front that came over the state of Florida and shut down our inshore fishing bite one thing we deal with is acclamation, whether the water drop or rises, can shut the fish down for a few days so our focus is fishing around the hot water discharge at local power plants this actually opens up fishing opportunities for us what we only get when the temps plummet sharks, Pompano, Permit, and cobia are just part of the fish that take advantage of the warmer water, along with tarpon, manatees and rays.
    Well, two weeks ago, the water tem dropped 12 degrees in a day and a half due to a strong cold front that came over the state of Florida and shut down our inshore fishing bite one thing we deal with is acclamation, whether the water drop or rises, can shut the fish down for a few days so our focus is fishing around the hot water discharge at local power plants this actually opens up fishing opportunities for us what we only get when the temps plummet sharks, Pompano, Permit, and cobia are just part of the fish that take advantage of the warmer water, along with tarpon, manatees and rays.
    Well, two weeks ago, the water tem dropped 12 degrees in a day and a half due to a strong cold front that came over the state of Florida and shut down our inshore fishing bite one thing we deal with is acclamation, whether the water drop or rises, can shut the fish down for a few days so our focus is fishing around the hot water discharge at local power plants this actually opens up fishing opportunities for us what we only get when the temps plummet sharks, Pompano, Permit, and cobia are just part of the fish that take advantage of the warmer water, along with tarpon, manatees and rays.
    Well, two weeks ago, the water tem dropped 12 degrees in a day and a half due to a strong cold front that came over the state of Florida and shut down our inshore fishing bite one thing we deal with is acclamation, whether the water drop or rises, can shut the fish down for a few days so our focus is fishing around the hot water discharge at local power plants this actually opens up fishing opportunities for us what we only get when the temps plummet sharks, Pompano, Permit, and cobia are just part of the fish that take advantage of the warmer water, along with tarpon, manatees and rays.

Fishing report from Phil P. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Phil here.

    Cobia Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/18/2022 Cobia
    Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/18/2022 Redfish
    Redfish Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Redfish
    Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Mahi Mahi
    Tarpon Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Tarpon
    Mangrove Snapper Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Mangrove Snapper
    Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Mahi Mahi
    Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Lobster
    Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Mahi Mahi
    Wahoo Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Wahoo
    Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Lobster
    Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Lobster
    Blacktip Shark Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Blacktip Shark
    Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Yellowfin Tuna
    Blacktip Shark Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Blacktip Shark
    Black Marlin Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Black Marlin
    Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/12/2022 Mahi Mahi
    December fishing in Tampa Bay presents plenty of opportunities for catching fish. As the water cools and then warms back up again between cold fronts, it can make the fish fairly predictable in their movements. With a consistently cooler water temperature algae dies and the water clears, making this is one of our favorite times of year to fish as it makes for some great site fishing opportunities, as the fish will get into the shallows to soak up some of that Florida sunshine. On the lower stages of the tide, redfish and trout have been hanging out in the potholes. On the flats, the kinship between rays and fish is on display this time of year. As the tide rises. The parade of rays and sharks is on, with the cruising southern stingrays, spotted eagle rays, and occasionally bull sharks. I’ve also had cobia, pompano, and jacks cruising with them. When that water that’s been heated up in the shallows, it starts to flow into the rivers and canals and it’s time to hit it up for snook, redfish and trout along the sea walls, and mangrove shorelines!
    December fishing in Tampa Bay presents plenty of opportunities for catching fish. As the water cools and then warms back up again between cold fronts, it can make the fish fairly predictable in their movements. With a consistently cooler water temperature algae dies and the water clears, making this is one of our favorite times of year to fish as it makes for some great site fishing opportunities, as the fish will get into the shallows to soak up some of that Florida sunshine. On the lower stages of the tide, redfish and trout have been hanging out in the potholes. On the flats, the kinship between rays and fish is on display this time of year. As the tide rises. The parade of rays and sharks is on, with the cruising southern stingrays, spotted eagle rays, and occasionally bull sharks. I’ve also had cobia, pompano, and jacks cruising with them. When that water that’s been heated up in the shallows, it starts to flow into the rivers and canals and it’s time to hit it up for snook, redfish and trout along the sea walls, and mangrove shorelines!

Fishing report from Christopher T. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Christopher here.

    Tarpon Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/14/2022 Tarpon
    Tarpon Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/14/2022 Tarpon
    Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/14/2022 Snook
    Tarpon Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    12/14/2022 Tarpon

Fishing report from Jarrod W. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Jarrod here.

    Spanish Mackerel fishing in Tampa, Florida
    09/21/2022 Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel fishing in Tampa, Florida
    09/21/2022 Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel fishing in Tampa, Florida
    09/21/2022 Spanish Mackerel

Fishing report from Jarrod W. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Jarrod here.

    Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022
    Bonnethead Shark fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Bonnethead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Spanish Mackerel
    Bonnethead Shark fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Bonnethead Shark
    Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022
    Bonnethead Shark fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Bonnethead Shark
    Bonnethead Shark, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Bonnethead Shark, Spanish Mackerel
    Bonnethead Shark fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Bonnethead Shark
    Bonnethead Shark fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Bonnethead Shark
    Mangrove Snapper fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Mangrove Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Mangrove Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Mangrove Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper fishing in Tampa, Florida
    08/24/2022 Mangrove Snapper
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.
    Fishing in hot summer waters can sometimes be tough, but with the right tides, depths and bait, some fish are still biting! Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel and the Sharks are on fire right now. Fish are going in the cooler and clients are leaving the docks with bags of meat. With cooler waters just around the corner Redfish will start biting hard in Tampa Bay.

Fishing report from Nick H. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Nick here.

    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/15/2022 Snook
    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/15/2022 Mangrove Snapper
    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/15/2022 Redfish
    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/15/2022 Jack Crevalle
    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/15/2022 Redfish
    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    03/15/2022 Snook

Fishing report from Nick H. in Tampa, Florida

    fishing in , Tampa, FL
    02/01/2022
    fishing in , Tampa, FL
    02/01/2022
    fishing in , Tampa, FL
    02/01/2022
    fishing in , Tampa, FL
    02/01/2022

Fishing report from Nick H. in Tampa, Florida

    fishing in , Tampa, FL
    01/19/2022
    fishing in , Tampa, FL
    01/19/2022
    fishing in , Tampa, FL
    01/19/2022
    fishing in , Tampa, FL
    01/19/2022
    fishing in , Tampa, FL
    01/19/2022
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    01/19/2022
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    01/19/2022
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    01/19/2022

Fishing report from Nick H. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Nick here.

    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    10/27/2021 Snook
    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    10/27/2021 Snook

Fishing report from Nick H. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Nick here.

    Tarpon fishing in Tampa, Florida
    10/13/2021 Tarpon

Fishing report from Nick H. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Nick here.

    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    09/15/2021 Snook

Fishing report from Matt Y. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Matt here.

    Redfish, Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    09/15/2021 Redfish, Snook

Fishing report from Matt Y. in Tampa, Florida. Book a trip with Captain Matt here.

    Tripletail fishing in Tampa, Florida
    09/08/2021 Tripletail
    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    09/08/2021 Snook
    Redfish fishing in Tampa, Florida
    09/08/2021 Redfish
    Snook fishing in Tampa, Florida
    09/08/2021 Snook
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