Old Tampa Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Juan Herndon
Winter Haven, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is really good right now, we're catching a lot of fish, book now!

Juan Herndon Winter Haven, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is really good right now, we're catching a lot of fish, book now!

Hogfish fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Tyler Barton
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing is awesome at the moment, minus the rain every day. If you don't mind getting wet , let's get some lines tight. Fish are already wet they don't mind as long as it's not lightning we're going. Redfish and snook are chewing if you're looking for that drag...

Tyler Barton Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Tripletail fishing in Clearwater, Florida

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Gage Brady
New Port Richey, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Red snapper season was amazing with that just ending we are pushing more into the red grouper bite 80ft and out have been holding some quality fish, hogfish are showing up in the 30ft and out bottom.

Gage Brady New Port Richey, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Red snapper season was amazing with that just ending we are pushing more into the red grouper bite 80ft and out have been holding some quality fish, hogfish are showing up in the 30ft and out bottom.

Red Grouper fishing in Clearwater, Florida, USA

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Hank Valencia
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been steady on good eating fish nearshore and the local reefs are holding Grouoer and BIG Snook lately. These are all since Sunday this week

Hank Valencia Seminole, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing has been steady on good eating fish nearshore and the local reefs are holding Grouoer and BIG Snook lately. These are all since Sunday this week

Snook fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Red grouper and mango snapper are still on fire in and around 100 feet. Red snapper are thick and become a nuisance when you can't keep em. But they are big and fun.

Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Red grouper and mango snapper are still on fire in and around 100 feet. Red snapper are thick and become a nuisance when you can't keep em. But they are big and fun.

Red Grouper fishing in Clearwater, Florida

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Jarrod Wallach
Dover, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

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....

Jarrod Wallach Dover, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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.

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Hank Valencia
Seminole, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Been catching snapper and Key west grunts and taking the smaller ones and going out to the reef and as of late. We’ve been catching monsters snook out on the Reef! All my clients think they need to book a full day trip but we can usually get all the...

Hank Valencia Seminole, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Tyler Barton
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing is starting to fire back off with fall very near. Redfish are starting to chew a lot better and within the next few weeks the bite will be hot. Water temps are starting to drop helping out the bite tremendously. Cooler water and lower tides these big reds start...

Tyler Barton Clearwater, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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Anthony P. | June 8, 2025

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Thomas T. | September 7, 2024

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Cameron P. | August 2, 2024

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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

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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

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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!
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