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Frankie Bird
Frankie B.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Trout bite has been on 🔥 and the red fish have been showing up on the flats. Shark season is upon us so the big ones will be lurking in the bay.
Frankie Bird
Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Trout bite has been on 🔥 and the red fish have been showing up on the flats. Shark season is upon us so the big ones will be lurking in the bay.
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George Hastick
George H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
The bite has been great with redfish, trout and large snook coming to the boat. This fish have been on the flats, under docks and the mangroves.
George Hastick
George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 1 month ago
The bite has been great with redfish, trout and large snook coming to the boat. This fish have been on the flats, under docks and the mangroves.
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Tommy Laronge
Tommy L.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Killing it on the red grouper bite! We are catching what we call firetrucks every day offshore. Mixed in with these pics as a couple sneak peek pictures of what gag Grouper season's gonna look like when it opens in September. The red grouper bite is extremely hot right now. It's also American red snapper season right now and the mangrove snapper bite is also on fire.
Tommy Laronge
Tommy L. Clearwater, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Killing it on the red grouper bite! We are catching what we call firetrucks every day offshore. Mixed in with these pics as a couple sneak peek pictures of what gag Grouper season's gonna look like when it opens in September. The red grouper bite is extremely hot right now. It's also American red snapper season right now and the mangrove snapper bite is also on fire.
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Nick Kuhn
Nick K.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been on fire from the snook trout and redfish to tarpon and our nearshore reefs are full of life!
Nick Kuhn
Nick K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been on fire from the snook trout and redfish to tarpon and our nearshore reefs are full of life!
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Phil Pegley
Phil P.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Springtime has turned to summer and the fish bite has remained red hot. We have so many opportunities in our local waters right now just jumped in overgrown tarpon fishing for trout today. This year's spring Snook season was the best I've seen. In a good long time with the number of fish in the slot.
Not that we were keeping them but people here on spring break were getting fish over 30 inches more days than not.
With the water temp being close to 90 remember to slow down your presentations clipped baits and cut baits are working excellent...
Phil Pegley
Phil P. Ruskin, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Springtime has turned to summer and the fish bite has remained red hot. We have so many opportunities in our local waters right now just jumped in overgrown tarpon fishing for trout today. This year's spring Snook season was the best I've seen. In a good long time with the number of fish in the slot.
Not that we were keeping them but people here on spring break were getting fish over 30 inches more days than not.
With the water temp being close to 90 remember to slow down your presentations clipped baits and cut baits are working excellent
for red fish and tarpon
We just got our second hatch of greenbacks they're still a little bit on the small side, but the mangrove snapper are really getting fired up on them
This will continue for the next few months as the moons are approaching. Excellent time to get out there and get some tasty snapper.
The first photo is of two purpleheart recipients true American heroes I was fortunate enough to get to fish with through the wounded warriors foundation with Jeremy's 33 inch Snook

We've got another month here in Tampa Bay before we head to key west for about six weeks. Let's get your Captains Experience is booked here or join me in key west for some mahi, wahoo, tuna, and lobster just to name a few.

Tight lines for now see on the water enjoying your next Captain's experience

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Dillon Arsenault
Dillon A.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 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...
Dillon Arsenault
Dillon A. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 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.
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Luke Bonner
Luke B.
Tarpon Springs, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
June Fishing Report

The beginning of June fishing has been off to a great start. Larger gag grouper and red grouper have moved closer to the barrier keys and into shallower water to take advantage of the annual arrival of pilchard bait schools. This seasonal migration occurs every late spring and typically continues until water temperatures rise later in the summer.

Anglers looking to target these hard-fighting fish have their best opportunity by fishing productive hard-bottom areas with fresh-cut pilchards and large shrimp rigged on a knocker rig. Several quality fish have been landed over the past week, including grouper...
Luke Bonner
Luke B. Tarpon Springs, Florida Reported 1 month ago
June Fishing Report

The beginning of June fishing has been off to a great start. Larger gag grouper and red grouper have moved closer to the barrier keys and into shallower water to take advantage of the annual arrival of pilchard bait schools. This seasonal migration occurs every late spring and typically continues until water temperatures rise later in the summer.

Anglers looking to target these hard-fighting fish have their best opportunity by fishing productive hard-bottom areas with fresh-cut pilchards and large shrimp rigged on a knocker rig. Several quality fish have been landed over the past week, including grouper
in the 8-pound range, while a few even larger fish have managed to break anglers off before reaching the boat. The average size has been around 5 pounds. Remember that gag grouper remain catch-and-release only until the season reopens in September.

Large mangrove snapper have also moved onto the shallower reefs and have been feeding well during periods of slack tide. Success often comes down to using plenty of fresh chum and downsizing tackle until bites begin. Mangrove snapper possess excellent eyesight and do much of their feeding during low-light conditions and at night, making them one of the more challenging species to fool consistently.

Despite the challenge, they are a rewarding catch for both anglers and spearfishing divers. The average mangrove snapper has been around 3 pounds, with an exceptionally large 7-pound fish landed this past Saturday. If current conditions continue, the nearshore reef bite should remain productive throughout the monrg
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Fishing in Tarpon Springs, Florida
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Joe Masi
Joe M.
Bay Pines, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
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
Joe Masi
Joe M. Bay Pines, Florida Reported 1 month ago
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
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Mike Colby
Mike C.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Some nice grouper!
Mike Colby
Mike C. Clearwater, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Some nice grouper!
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Joseph Dephillips
Joseph D.
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Everything is biting
Joseph Dephillips
Joseph D. Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Everything is biting
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Recent St Pete Beach Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    What an unforgettable experience!! We had so much fun and caught so many fish with Captain George- I’m also pretty sure he might actually be a fish whisperer! He was so personable and accommodating. We have fallen in love with this area and can’t wait to come back next year- and you can bet that we will definitely be booking another fishing trip! Thanks for the memories, Captain George!!

    Drew T. | July 12, 2026

    Trip: St Petersburg Inshore Fishing!!!

  • ★★★★★
    KEVIN WAS A GREAT CAPTAIN. From start to finish he was very professional and put us on everything we ask to fish for. We will definitely use him again when we are in the area

    Dustin A. | July 8, 2026

    Trip: Non-Stop Inshore Action

  • ★★★★★
    Tommy was great & we had a wonderful time. Very knowledgable of the area, tides, and the best times to fish!

    Brittany T. | July 2, 2026

    Trip: Tampa Bay Flats, Mangroves & Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Frankie is Super friendly. Great with Teen kids. Definitely will be back. Thank you

    Chris H. | July 1, 2026

    Trip: Grouper And Snapper Trips

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had a great time fishing with Captain Jake today. Although it may have been a little less action than expected, he made the effort hitting up multiple spots and giving us every opportunity to catch as many fish as possible! Very professional but also made it fun with the conversations and information about the wildlife in the area. Highly recommended, and we’ll be hitting up Captain Jake the next time we’re in town!

    Brandon R. | June 26, 2026

    Trip: 4hr 6hr Or 8hr Inshore

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    Taylor was very knowledgeable and a great captain! Very personable. We will definitely book again!!!

    Toni C. | June 23, 2026

    Trip: Holmes Beach Inshore Hookfest

  • ★★★★★
    Frankie was great. He took us to multiple locations to catch a variety of fish. Every member of the charter caught several fish. Frankie took the time to ensure each member mastered the needed approach to catch different species. We booked a 4 hour finishing charter and caught fish the entire time. We caught grouper, snapper, and sea trout. At the end of the trip Frankie cleaned the fish and we had more than enough fillets for the grill. He even gave information about the bay and some history during the trip. We all had fun, ages 13 to 70.

    Derrick G. | June 22, 2026

    Trip: Grouper And Snapper Trips

  • ★★★★★
    DJ was great! Super chill guy but has a ton of expertise. Didn’t have the best weather but he put us on great fish and we had a fantastic time!

    Nathan C. | June 22, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

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    From the time we first met at the loading dock and the 4 hours we spent with Andy, it wasn’t anything short of a great experience. Andy’s witty humor and knowledge of the water was awesome! Highly recommend! Thanks again

    Gino G. | June 22, 2026

    Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Friendly knowledgeable and helped my wife catch her first fish ever,

    Kurt W. | June 11, 2026

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