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Jeff Ready
Jeff R.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
This was today's 4 hour
Jeff Ready
Jeff R. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago
This was today's 4 hour
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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Luke Bonner
Luke B.
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Tarpon Springs fishing has been excellent this May, with warm Gulf water temperatures and strong bait activity creating ideal offshore conditions. Red grouper fishing has been very productive on hard bottom and ledges in 20-35 feet of water, while gag grouper are showing up in better numbers closer inshore around heavy structure. Live whitebait, shrimp and cut bait have all been producing well, especially during lighter current conditions and calm morning weather windows.

Hogfish action continues to be a standout this spring, with quality fish coming from nearshore hard bottom in 20–40 feet of water using shrimp on light tackle....
Luke Bonner
Luke B. Tarpon Springs, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Tarpon Springs fishing has been excellent this May, with warm Gulf water temperatures and strong bait activity creating ideal offshore conditions. Red grouper fishing has been very productive on hard bottom and ledges in 20-35 feet of water, while gag grouper are showing up in better numbers closer inshore around heavy structure. Live whitebait, shrimp and cut bait have all been producing well, especially during lighter current conditions and calm morning weather windows.

Hogfish action continues to be a standout this spring, with quality fish coming from nearshore hard bottom in 20–40 feet of water using shrimp on light tackle.
Mangrove snapper fishing has also remained steady around reefs, rock piles, and artificial structure, with shrimp and small cut whitebait producing solid keeper catches. Overall, my anglers fishing out of Tarpon Springs are seeing strong bottom fishing opportunities and excellent variety heading into early summer.
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
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Eric Wilkas
Eric W.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Vermillion snapper is still Excellent
Triggerfish Red Grouper some Mahi are showing up
Eric Wilkas
Eric W. Panama City Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Vermillion snapper is still Excellent
Triggerfish Red Grouper some Mahi are showing up
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
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David Hamblin
David H.
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Reported 2 months ago
Flounder moving into the bay real good, reds are feeding up, and the speckled trout are gorging themselves getting ready for the next spawning cycle. 18-22" trout can happen on any cast and is getting more likely every day. On the days that we get decent seas the nearshore trout fishing is phenomenal!
David Hamblin
David H. Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Reported 2 months ago
Flounder moving into the bay real good, reds are feeding up, and the speckled trout are gorging themselves getting ready for the next spawning cycle. 18-22" trout can happen on any cast and is getting more likely every day. On the days that we get decent seas the nearshore trout fishing is phenomenal!
Fishing in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Fishing in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Fishing in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
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Jose Nunez
Jose N.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Inshore slam is in full swing snook reds and trout
Jose Nunez
Jose N. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Inshore slam is in full swing snook reds and trout
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Rey Reyna
Rey R.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Fishing is awesome right now!!!!
Rey Reyna
Rey R. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Fishing is awesome right now!!!!
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Brody Jones
Brody J.
Rockport, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Fishing has been good!!! Reds and drum have stayed good and the trout are on the rise
Brody Jones
Brody J. Rockport, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Fishing has been good!!! Reds and drum have stayed good and the trout are on the rise
Fishing in Rockport, Texas
Fishing in Rockport, Texas
Fishing in Rockport, Texas
Fishing in Rockport, Texas
Fishing in Rockport, Texas
Fishing in Rockport, Texas
Fishing in Rockport, Texas
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Kent P.
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
Snapper season starts may 22, we're getting dozens chumed up, several got back to the reef and popped off,
Kent Peckham
Kent P. DeFuniak Springs, Florida Reported 2 months ago
Snapper season starts may 22, we're getting dozens chumed up, several got back to the reef and popped off,
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
Fishing in Destin, Florida
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Jay Potts
Jay P.
Freeport, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Looks awesome out there!
Jay Potts
Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Looks awesome out there!
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Larry Wren
Larry W.
Islamorada, Florida
Reported 2 months ago
One day special deep drop day, it's offered as a special day trip
Larry Wren
Larry W. Islamorada, Florida Reported 2 months ago
One day special deep drop day, it's offered as a special day trip
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    Raymond T. | July 17, 2026

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    We had terrible weather for our trip which made the day slow, but Keith has a great positive attitude and energy and worked hard to put us on the fish. Despite the very poor weather, we were still able to catch a few sharks (our target) and some other fish. We appreciated Keith’s focus and hard work to give us success!

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    David M. | July 17, 2026

    Trip: 3-4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

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    Cade was awesome! He put us on the fish early and we didn’t get off them until we headed back to the dock! We caught Spanish mackerel, spade fish, and catfish mostly. We had 17 keepers that we took back and cooked. Great captain & guide!

    Michael | July 16, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore/Offshore

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    Elton C. | July 16, 2026

    Trip: Full Day Offshore Fishing

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    Joe G. | July 16, 2026

    Trip: Inshore: 3 Hour Trip

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    Onni H. | July 16, 2026

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    Peter O. | July 16, 2026

    Trip: 3-4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

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