The bite has been on fire lately. We’ve been putting clients on mangrove snapper, lane snapper, red grouper, gag grouper, and even a few surprise tuna on the nearshore grounds.
The recipe has been simple: shrimp, pinfish, sardines, and greenbacks have all been getting the job done. Every trip has been a little different, and that’s what makes this time of year so much fun—you never know what’s coming over the rail next.
Dillon A.
St. Petersburg, FloridaReported 1 week ago
The bite has been on fire lately. We’ve been putting clients on mangrove snapper, lane snapper, red grouper, gag grouper, and even a few surprise tuna on the nearshore grounds.
The recipe has been simple: shrimp, pinfish, sardines, and greenbacks have all been getting the job done. Every trip has been a little different, and that’s what makes this time of year so much fun—you never know what’s coming over the rail next.
Red Snapper Season is open! We have been killing it on my long range trips. We have been catching Red snapper, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, red grouper, scamp grouper, gag grouper ,yellowtail snapper, tuna, Mahi mahi and even sailfish. We run 80 miles one way offshore.
Joseph D.
Wesley Chapel, FloridaReported 3 weeks ago
Red Snapper Season is open! We have been killing it on my long range trips. We have been catching Red snapper, mutton snapper, mangrove snapper, red grouper, scamp grouper, gag grouper ,yellowtail snapper, tuna, Mahi mahi and even sailfish. We run 80 miles one way offshore.
The grouper bite continues to stay strong and shows no signs of slowing down. Nearshore fishing has been extremely consistent, with anglers putting quality red grouper and gag grouper in the boat on nearly every trip.
Mangrove snapper have been chewing well, along with plenty of gray snapper and grunts mixed in. The action has been steady across a variety of depths, keeping rods bent throughout the day.
Inshore, we're seeing excellent trout fishing along with solid numbers of snook, redfish, and sheepshead. The variety right now is hard to beat, making every trip an opportunity for a true Florida...
Dillon A.
St. Petersburg, FloridaReported 1 month ago
The grouper bite continues to stay strong and shows no signs of slowing down. Nearshore fishing has been extremely consistent, with anglers putting quality red grouper and gag grouper in the boat on nearly every trip.
Mangrove snapper have been chewing well, along with plenty of gray snapper and grunts mixed in. The action has been steady across a variety of depths, keeping rods bent throughout the day.
Inshore, we're seeing excellent trout fishing along with solid numbers of snook, redfish, and sheepshead. The variety right now is hard to beat, making every trip an opportunity for a true Florida slam.
The tarpon bite has also been outstanding. While getting photos and videos of these powerful fish isn't always easy, the action has been undeniable, with multiple hookups and some incredible battles.
Fish are responding to just about everything right now. We've been having success on jigs, live bait, cut bait, crabs, greenbacks, and more. Whether you prefer artificial lures or natural bait, the fish are feeding aggressively and giving anglers plenty of opportunities.
If you've been waiting for the right time to get on the water, now is it. From offshore grouper to inshore snook and tarpon, the fishing across the Tampa Bay area is as productive as we've seen all season.
Bottom Fishing is still full of hogs and grouper and snapper
Inshore snook and reds are great an most large
Trout are plentiful with flounder and mackerel around
Bottom Fishing is still full of hogs and grouper and snapper
Inshore snook and reds are great an most large
Trout are plentiful with flounder and mackerel around
The bite is on fire snook, trout, redfish and more. Yesterday I won first place redfish with this beast. Besides that a great mix of fish have been feeding
George H.
St. Petersburg, FloridaReported 1 month ago
The bite is on fire snook, trout, redfish and more. Yesterday I won first place redfish with this beast. Besides that a great mix of fish have been feeding
The new moon had the tarpon firing off this week. The afternoon crab tides did not disappoint. We had some trips hooking fish into the double digits while other trips there were plenty of fish to go around. We still have openings for the full moon the next two weeks, don’t miss out on your chance at hooking up to the silver king!
We’ve also had a mixed bag inshore with some Cobia, giant trout and plenty of snook mixed on.
Bryan F.
St. Petersburg, FloridaReported 1 month ago
The new moon had the tarpon firing off this week. The afternoon crab tides did not disappoint. We had some trips hooking fish into the double digits while other trips there were plenty of fish to go around. We still have openings for the full moon the next two weeks, don’t miss out on your chance at hooking up to the silver king!
We’ve also had a mixed bag inshore with some Cobia, giant trout and plenty of snook mixed on.
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