Old Tampa Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Gage Brady
New Port Richey, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

We have a red snapper season Nov 18th to Jan 1st !

Gage Brady New Port Richey, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

We have a red snapper season Nov 18th to Jan 1st !

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Juan Herndon
Winter Haven, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The fish have been biting very good

Juan Herndon Winter Haven, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The fish have been biting very good

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Jarrod Wallach
Dover, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Snook and Snapper have been fire lately!

Jarrod Wallach Dover, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Snook and Snapper have been fire lately!

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Phil Pegley
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Phil Pegley Ruskin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

September fishing. Well, we are back from our trip to Key West with some amazing catches and experiences we would love to have you aboard next July and August. Fishing beautiful waters of Tampa Bay in September generally brings light winds and great fishing conditions. Our short gag grouper season was filled with some great action. Now that the season is closed. Our focus has switched back to our Amazing inshore fishery here Redfish have dominated our catches with some great snook and trout in the daily mix This is a time when Fishing Charter generally slow down a bit before our big October push to the end of the year, taking a bit of pressure off of our local fish You get your trips booked with.

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

Recent catches, All caught on scaled sardines inside Tampa Bay on the incoming tide, Snook and reds on the flats working the mangroves.

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

Recent catches, All caught on scaled sardines inside Tampa Bay on the incoming tide, Snook and reds on the flats working the mangroves.

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Jim Vanderbeck
Clearwater, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Offshore red snapper and mangrove snapper are everywhere... The bite has been on fire! Ensure trout redfish and snook seem to be on every grass flat and every Beach

Jim Vanderbeck Clearwater, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Offshore red snapper and mangrove snapper are everywhere... The bite has been on fire! Ensure trout redfish and snook seem to be on every grass flat and every Beach

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Chris Weir
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Catching lots of huge gag grouper they're out of season right now. But we are able to keep these huge mangrove snappers. We are catching in 45 feet of water with light gear.

Chris Weir St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Catching lots of huge gag grouper they're out of season right now. But we are able to keep these huge mangrove snappers. We are catching in 45 feet of water with light gear.

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

redfish bite has been on fire working the mangroves of the flats of St Petersburg. Throwing live bait and artificials

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

redfish bite has been on fire working the mangroves of the flats of St Petersburg. Throwing live bait and artificials

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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

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing
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Wonderful time on the water. Captain George was extremely pleasant, knowledgeable and active in catching all types of inshore fish. Definitely would use again.
Anthony P. | June 8, 2025

Trip: St Petersburg Inshore Fishing!!!
★★★★★
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

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing
★★★★★
Great trip! Knows the area like the back of his hand , left still catching them!
Michael N. | April 27, 2025

Trip: Shallow Water Sightfishing
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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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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!!!
★★★★★
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

Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing

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