St Pete Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters
Tierra Verde, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We are kicking ass & taking names ---- It is snapper city this weekend and throughout the next 2 months thru mid August. Hot temperatures, calm seas and light current all add up to a formula for some tasty snapper dinners. Mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, lane snapper and vermilion snapper...

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Ron Finger with Fish Hawk Charters Tierra Verde, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We are kicking ass & taking names ----
It is snapper city this weekend and throughout the next 2 months thru mid August.
Hot temperatures, calm seas and light current all add up to a formula for some tasty snapper dinners. Mangrove snapper, mutton snapper, lane snapper and vermilion snapper are all in the mix for bottom fishers throughout the Tampa Bay area along the Gulf Coast.
Ideal conditions & Federal NOAA reports validate the 2023 ARS Season is going to be dynamic - EPIC only for those whom have the required Federal Issued Credentials to legally Target & Keep the covented Pelagic Species which includes American Red Snapper, Gag Grouper etc
We Deliver the Results Exceed Expectations!!"

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

39" redfish man have this guy a fight a lifetime.

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Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

39" redfish man have this guy a fight a lifetime.

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Another happy client with first Snook 40" . He is going to have a long time to beat this one.

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Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Another happy client with first Snook 40" . He is going to have a long time to beat this one.

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Todd Walker
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We caught this 40" snook 1mile off the beach. After they Spond they go out to deer cooler water. She was In 35' of water.

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Todd Walker Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We caught this 40" snook 1mile off the beach. After they Spond they go out to deer cooler water. She was In 35' of water.

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Cody Williams
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes

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Cody Williams Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been hot this past week with giant redfish in the passes

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Alex Kirby
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder

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Alex Kirby Bradenton, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of snook trout and mangrove snapper with your occasional redfish and flounder

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Steve Hunsucker
Largo, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper fishing in Clearwater Beach can be excellent during the summer months, particularly in depths of 100-150 feet. Federal for hire Red snapper season opens June 1st, and recreational season opens June 16th and runs into the middle of August. Anglers are allowed to keep 2 red snappers per...

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Steve Hunsucker Largo, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Red snapper fishing in Clearwater Beach can be excellent during the summer months, particularly in depths of 100-150 feet. Federal for hire Red snapper season opens June 1st, and recreational season opens June 16th and runs into the middle of August. Anglers are allowed to keep 2 red snappers per person per day with a minimum size limit of 16 inches.
Red grouper fishing can also be productive in the same depths as red snapper. Anglers are allowed to keep 2 red grouper per person per day with a minimum size limit of 20 inches.
When targeting red snapper and red grouper, it's important to use heavy tackle and live or cut bait. Squid and sardines are popular bait choices, but other options like pinfish, grunts, and cigar minnows can also be effective. Bottom fishing techniques like drifting and anchoring can both be effective, depending on the conditions.
Overall, Clearwater Beach offers excellent offshore fishing opportunities for red snapper and red grouper during the summer months. It's always a good idea to check local regulations and weather conditions before heading out and to consider hiring a local guide or charter to help you find the best spots and techniques. We recommend at least an 8 hour charter for red groupers and 10-12 hour charters are best for both grouper and red snapper.

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Craig Lahr
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon have shown up in good numbers off the beaches of Indian Rocks Beach to the clearwater beach area. They can be found just out side the swim boys up and down all the beaches. They will be in the passes awell the backwaters of clearwater sound and Dunedin FL...

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Craig Lahr St. Petersburg, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Tarpon have shown up
in good numbers off the beaches of Indian Rocks Beach to the clearwater beach area. They can be found just out side the swim boys up and down all the beaches. They will be in the passes awell the backwaters of clearwater sound and Dunedin FL into Tampa Bay. We can hook you up to these
majestic fish. Redfish, Trout, and Snook have been scattered from the beaches to the flat. Most of the big speckled trout are off the beaches mixed with the snook witch make for great sight fishing. Scaled sardines,
Small Pinfish and Pigfish is producing the better fish. For edfish they are on the flats and spoil ilands with a abundant of mullet. Cut Lady Fish or threadfins have been working well but live punfish and grass grunts can make a difference
You don't want to kill the bait,
it just needs to flutter on the bottom with the tail trimed off . With so many species around nearshore and inshore you can have a shot at catching
some big fish to test your skills. Don't forget the shark fishing with many different species and size from 10lb up to hundreds of pounds.
Now is the time to start booking your summer trips for Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Sharks and more.
Thanks,
Capt. Craig

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