Saint Joseph Sound Weather Forecast

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Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Red snapper have been chewing the bottom out of the boat... Red grouper as well. Mahi are showing up strong in the gulf this year.
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V. Clearwater, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Red snapper have been chewing the bottom out of the boat... Red grouper as well. Mahi are showing up strong in the gulf this year.
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
False Albacore, Mahi Mahi Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
We have only been out for scallops in Pasco county but doing really well
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V. Clearwater, Florida Reported 2 years ago
We have only been out for scallops in Pasco county but doing really well
Scallop Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Ron Finger
Ron F.
Tierra Verde, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
The Gulf of Mexico can be a challenge that we as a team welcome the opportunity w/day to day results vary as a shallow warm body water. Ideally, a 10-12 hr offshore fishing 50-70-90 miles out can increase the odds yet .... This approach may also hit or miss.
Our team's do their best every day to provide guests full efforts, positive attitude & attentive honorable respect to max out and size up the Pelagic Species's.
Since fishing is a lot like dating. It’s all about capitalizing on opportunity of the unknown. One of the first things that every fisherman...
Ron Finger
Ron F. Tierra Verde, Florida Reported 2 years ago
The Gulf of Mexico can be a challenge that we as a team welcome the opportunity w/day to day results vary as a shallow warm body water. Ideally, a 10-12 hr offshore fishing 50-70-90 miles out can increase the odds yet .... This approach may also hit or miss.
Our team's do their best every day to provide guests full efforts, positive attitude & attentive honorable respect to max out and size up the Pelagic Species's.
Since fishing is a lot like dating. It’s all about capitalizing on opportunity of the unknown. One of the first things that every fisherman
learns is that fish have their own agenda which causes them to move over time from one place to another. This change can be seasonal, daily, caused by wind, changing water temperature, changing water clarity, the movement of bait they feed on, fishing techniques, or the instinct to spawn. We study these variables, unlike others & apply Master Licensed Angler skills w/technique.
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Phil Pegley
Phil P.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Our trip to Key West to end the hot Florida summer was as advertised this year's experience was graced with beautiful weather conditions light winds in Clear waters is what Key West dreams are made of .we really had some excellent trips offshore with our main focus being on the mahi mahi. Snapper fishing on the reef was outstanding, especially around the full a new moon. The lobster season in Key West has always been very good and this year was no different. We were able to get limit catches on numerous trips. We love to play with the tarpon...
Phil Pegley
Phil P. Ruskin, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Our trip to Key West to end the hot Florida summer was as advertised this year's experience was graced with beautiful weather conditions light winds in Clear waters is what Key West dreams are made of .we really had some excellent trips offshore with our main focus being on the mahi mahi. Snapper fishing on the reef was outstanding, especially around the full a new moon. The lobster season in Key West has always been very good and this year was no different. We were able to get limit catches on numerous trips. We love to play with the tarpon while we are down there as well. They have a great tarpon, fish or a year-round. I hope you can join us next year from late July through August, so tight lines until next time Captain Phil
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Lobster Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Offshore the gags, mangos, red snapper are chewing. Hogfish are starting to bite. Inshore redfish, trout, and black drum are heating up.
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V. Clearwater, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Offshore the gags, mangos, red snapper are chewing. Hogfish are starting to bite. Inshore redfish, trout, and black drum are heating up.
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Scup Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Lots of red snapper and red grouper
Jim Vanderbeck
Jim V. Clearwater, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Lots of red snapper and red grouper
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Cody Beckman
Cody B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Inshore bites still been on fire lots of big snook around and redfish school staring to show up in the bay
Cody Beckman
Cody B. Tampa, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Inshore bites still been on fire lots of big snook around and redfish school staring to show up in the bay
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Wade Osborne
Wade O.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Katie and crew!
Wade Osborne
Wade O. Tampa, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Katie and crew!
Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Cody Beckman
Cody B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Water temps in the bay are dropping so the fish are eating like crazy. Starting to have that really good fall time bite! Big predator fish like reds and snook have worked their way in from offshore and the beaches back to the mangroves and flats. The mangrove snapper migration is also in full swing and they're everywhere on the shallow water wrecks and reefs in the bay.
Cody Beckman
Cody B. Tampa, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Water temps in the bay are dropping so the fish are eating like crazy. Starting to have that really good fall time bite! Big predator fish like reds and snook have worked their way in from offshore and the beaches back to the mangroves and flats. The mangrove snapper migration is also in full swing and they're everywhere on the shallow water wrecks and reefs in the bay.
Snook Fishing in Tampa, Florida
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Tyson Wallerstein
Tyson W.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Mid-summer fishing can be spectacular if you pick the right species to target. Big tarpon and even bigger sharks can blister a reel and give many anglers the experience of a lifetime.
Tampa Bay is a summertime hot-spot for bull sharks and late season resident tarpon fishing. Deep holes of 15 to 20 foot or more will often hold bait this time of year and in turn predators.
Fishing with big cut baits such as half a mullet or half a mackerel, will keep the catfish at bay and allow your baits to let the scent out in order to...
Tyson Wallerstein
Tyson W. Clearwater, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Mid-summer fishing can be spectacular if you pick the right species to target. Big tarpon and even bigger sharks can blister a reel and give many anglers the experience of a lifetime.
Tampa Bay is a summertime hot-spot for bull sharks and late season resident tarpon fishing. Deep holes of 15 to 20 foot or more will often hold bait this time of year and in turn predators.
Fishing with big cut baits such as half a mullet or half a mackerel, will keep the catfish at bay and allow your baits to let the scent out in order to
entice the big fish into biting. Tackle is the same for both species, you’ll need a heavy action seven-to-eight-foot rod either spinning or conventional and a reel that can hold a couple hundred yards of sixty-five-pound braid. A heavy monofilament leader of 80-pound test or greater or some heavy piano wire will work for both species as long as you’re using a big enough hook, if you’re using a one-pound bait or better you need to be using a 9/0 or 10/0 wide gap circle hook.
Tarpon are excellent night predators, thet can be found cruising the shadow lines of almost any bridge this time of year. A cautious approach with the trolling motor will allow you to stalk fish along the shadow line without spooking them. Try casting artificial lures like a half ounce buck tail jig with a 4in soft plastic jerk bait tail as a trailer, both in white. This lure closely resembles a shrimp drifting by, which is what the tarpon are looking for
Snook Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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  • ★★★★★
    Our Family had the best time! Thank you Captain Luke!

    Amanda S. | July 12, 2026

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    The captain was very pleasant and worked hard to put us on fish. The wind picked up during the trip but it was still a good experience.

    April L. | March 23, 2026

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    Awesome trip. Had a blast. Communications were outstanding and a great time had by all

    Michael S. | December 12, 2025

    Trip: 4 - Hour Inshore Sight Fishing Trip

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    My wife booked a 3 person salt water fishing trip out of Tampa, Florida in Tampa Bay. Our Captain was John that day for 4 bours. The captain arrived early and we were on our way. He explained what we would be doing and gave us many pointers to increase our chanes of hooking up. Capt John was very friendly and knowledgeable about the fishing and the surrounding area. It was very hot that day with very little wind most captains probably would have called it a day but Capt John kept us out an extra 3 hours catching fish. He wanted us to have a great time which we did. We will be booking more trips with Capt John in the near future. I urge anyone who wishes to do some bay fishing to look up Capt John and book a trip and make some memories. Thanks to Capt John for going out of his way to make sure we had a good time.

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