St Pete Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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George Hastick
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 11 months ago

Snook, redfish and trout have all been coming to the boat with some monster fish mixed in! Live scaled sardines free lined and under a float along with sea shads by Saltwater Assassin have all been catching fish.

George Hastick St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 11 months ago

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Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters
Tierra Verde, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters Tierra Verde, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Sport Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Shark Fishing, Tuna Fishing, and Sword Fishing. With over 35 years of expertise, we offer a experience that delivers an unforgettable blend of adrenaline, strength, and salty air. These trips take individuals far beyond the shallow waters into the deep blue Gulf, where massive reefs, wrecks, and drop-offs hide some of the Gulf’s most exciting game fish. Whether opting for a half or full-day experience, Our charters guarantee top-tier rods, reels, and tackle, along with clean, comfortable boats loaded with GPS and fish finders, to provide a smooth, enjoyable day. Choosing to fish with us means you’ll be in good hands with a very experienced and passionate deckhand. Our goal is to ensure we have a safe day charter fishing on the West Coast of Florida and that you are provided with everything you need to reel in the big ones!

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The cobia are starting to move into the bay pretty thick! And they are eating white bait and pretty much any other baits if they are hungry enough! Trout bite continues to stay consistent with many gator trout and keeper's being put into boat! And they are eating shrimp, pinfish and white bait in the flats! The night time gag grouper bite has been no stop and they are eating anything we throw at them! To many to count and we are getting them in all depths in the bay and bridges. Mackerel bite has been on fire with xxl macs eating all the white baits we throw at them at any depths! Snook action at night time and day time has been super consistent and they are eating jigs and live bait! Catching them in flats and on bridges.

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Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now. Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore...

Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.
Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.

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Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.

Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.

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Drew Brophy
Ruskin, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

I've been getting lots of snook, trout and grouper.

Drew Brophy Ruskin, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

I've been getting lots of snook, trout and grouper.

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Sebastian Shindel
Tampa, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Snook fishing has been on fire!!! Fishing docks around the evening has been the best time to hook a big one👍🏼

Sebastian Shindel Tampa, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Snook fishing has been on fire!!! Fishing docks around the evening has been the best time to hook a big one👍🏼

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Dillon Arsenault
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Dillon Arsenault St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Groupers have been chewing consistently, and they are eating everything right now—cut bait, live bait, and artificials. Speckled trout have made a comeback in the bay area, and we are seeing a lot of overslots more consistently every day! Good eating meat in the box! They are eating live pinfish, shrimp, and white bait like they have never seen them before. Big black drums are showing up in good numbers on the bridges, and they are slamming the artificial and cut crabs. The snook and redfish are getting back to their normal spring patterns of eating cut bait, white bait, and pinfish! the bite at night is just as good, if not better, then the daytime bite when it starts to warm up 🎣

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James G. | April 28, 2026

Trip: In Or Near Shore Experience
★★★★★
Great was Great ! Aiden was also very good! We had a Great time and caught some Nice fish! Great boat too!
Bryan K. | April 27, 2026

Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience
★★★★★
Captain Phil was great and we all enjoyed the trip. The fish didn't cooperate at first, but Captain Phil moved us to another spot and we got better action. We had a miscommunication with the booking but Trey at Captain Experience was very helpful and we got everything worked out. Thanks Guys! I would book here again.
Andrew R. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Tampa Bay Shark Hunt
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Captain Randall is the Reel deal! Put us on the Fish and was a wealth of knowledge of the area !
David F. | April 24, 2026

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Capt Andy was great. We had a keeper on board 10 seconds after the first cast!!! Just one of more to come! My son and I had a great time. Capt Andy was very friendly and knowledgeable. Extremely helpful with changing baits, etc.
Ron | April 21, 2026

Trip: Inshore Trip Afternoon Action
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Never got to meet captain Steve. But Capt.Zach and Justin were great! They worked very hard to put us on fish and were super cool and helpful.
Brian Y. | April 21, 2026

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore
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Captain Frankie was the best charter I’ve ever been on!! we explained what we wanted to go after and he was able to put us on the fish we were looking for! A great experience for even new fisherman or experienced fisherman! We plan to book another in the future!
Jeffery A. | April 20, 2026

Trip: Grouper And Snapper Trips
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Amazing time on the water with Matt. Thank you!
Lisa L. | April 11, 2026

Trip: Fishing Fun In The Florida Sun
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We had a great trip with Cpt. Brook. We are definitely rookies when it comes to salt water fishing so he was a big help. He Knew the great spots and was very eager to share his knowledge of the local waters and wildlife habitats. Would recommend.
Sarah P. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Kids And Family Fun Charter
★★★★★
We had a great time, but our captain was not Steve (think his name was Zach). The crew was great and very professional. Definitely recommend them!!
Jessica D. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

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