Old Tampa Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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

With the dropping water temperatures a variety species have become very active and bait is everywhere! From trout and flounder to mackerel and snook all have the feed bags on. Don't miss out on the fall bite!

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

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Snook have been hiding in the mangroves with a few reds around also and are willing to take live and cut baits with well placed casts. The trout bite has been on fire with plenty around on the grass flats ranging from 15" to 22". Live baits and artificial sea...

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Scallop season is in full swing and we found the mother loads! Beautiful water and tasty buttery scallops! Finding them in 3 to 5 feet jn in bunches this season of up to 3 to 10 at a time in one dive!

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

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Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Red grouper, red snapper, Mango snapper and lane snapper are on fire in 100+ feet! Sharks are everywhere and you have to move around a lot but filling the box every trip!

Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Red grouper, red snapper, Mango snapper and lane snapper are on fire in 100+ feet! Sharks are everywhere and you have to move around a lot but filling the box every trip!

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Hogfish bite is on fire on our nearshore spots and they are eating shrimp live or dead on 1 oz knocker rigs!

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Hogfish bite is on fire on our nearshore spots and they are eating shrimp live or dead on 1 oz knocker rigs!

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Snook have been attacking live free lined scaled sardines thrown under the mangroves some reds have also been under the mangroves. Trout have been very solid action taking live and artificial baits. Great mackerel action has been over hard bottoms and artificial reefs. Live bait and spoons have been catching...

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 5 months ago

Tarpon bite at night and day time time has been on fire! we are slaying them under the lights on the bridges at night and beaches during day.

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 5 months ago

Tarpon bite at night and day time time has been on fire! we are slaying them under the lights on the bridges at night and beaches during day.

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 5 months ago

The grouper have been very active still, they are biting harder than Ive seen in years and more fish then we can count. the population is thick and healthy!

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 5 months ago

The grouper have been very active still, they are biting harder than Ive seen in years and more fish then we can count. the population is thick and healthy!

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Tyson is the real deal. He put me on fish quickly and if I want such a terrible angler I am sure I would’ve caught more lol. What an amazing experience and I would go with Titan again in a heartbeat. He was a wealth of knowledge and I’m thankful he was willing to show me the area. Unfortunately, he ruined me from ever wanting to freshwater fish after a great day in the shallows. I couldn’t have asked for a more chill captain that knew the waterways like the back of his hand. He has earned my business the next time I’m anywhere near Clearwater/Tampa. What a great day.
William J. | August 16, 2025

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Anthony P. | June 8, 2025

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Great guy and very knowledgeable about how to catch fish. Everyone in our party caught a fish, some of us got a few different varieties. All in all it was a good day 👍
James W. | June 6, 2025

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Great trip! Knows the area like the back of his hand , left still catching them!
Michael N. | April 27, 2025

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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
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Tyson is a great guide. Has all the local knowledge you expect from a guide. Very friendly and down to earth. He had us on top of tarpon most of the trip! Would go again.
Cameron P. | August 2, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing
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We had a great morning on the water with Captain George. He put us over fish right away. First cast went into the cooler! He was very knowledgeable and courteous. We enjoyed our time on his boat!
Lindy K. | July 9, 2024

Trip: St Petersburg Inshore Fishing!!!
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We had an absolutely amazing time with Captain George! We had several other fishermen passing through that were going on about how it was a “tough day” but not with Captain George!! He put us right on the fish! He was always aware of his surroundings, watching the schools of bait fish, and making sure we were in the most optimal spot. He was very knowledgeable about all of the species we caught throughout the day. We were having such a blast that we added an extra hour to onto our trip, which is when he put us on to the BIGGEST Spanish Mackerel I’ve ever seen!! Just to top it off, he was also very kind and caring. He never lost patience with me when he kept having to cast my pole into difficult spots, and he made sure to remind us to drink plenty of water and reapply sunscreen. At the end of the trip, as he was cleaning our fish, I began to overheat and he knew EXACTLY what to do. He stayed calm, let us stay for a while as I regained my strength, and even checked on me later on in the day. What an amazing experience, captain, and day!! 10/10! We will be fishing with Captain George when we are back this way, and will be referring all of our friends and family!
Lauren H. | June 6, 2024

Trip: St Petersburg Inshore Fishing!!!
★★★★★
Did a nice job trying to get us on fish. Hustled his rear off. Seemed a bit overwhelming having 4 on the boat who had never fished the flats before and several being relative novices for just 1 crew member. As a result about 1/3 the time 1-2 of our party weren’t fishing as we could have been. He was working hard though … much appreciated! Would highly recommend a 2nd crew member when there are inexperienced people it will be a tight fit though but think it would improve the experience. Tyson was nice, polite, knowledgeable and very patient thanks for the experience. Would highly recommend especially if you’ve done this type of fishing before. Thanks Tyson!
Mike D. | April 3, 2024

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Great guide, great guy, knows his stuff! We will 120% be back.
Timothy W. | April 2, 2024

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