Tampa Bay Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Mike C.

Clearwater, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Some nice grouper!

Mike C. Clearwater, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Some nice grouper!

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Joseph D.

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Everything is biting

Joseph D. Wesley Chapel, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Everything is biting

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Joe B.

Tampa, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Tarpon are in full swing on full day trips!

Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Tarpon are in full swing on full day trips!

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Austin M.

Bradenton, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Fishing is still very good right now! Lots of trout snook and reds inshore and gag grouper , mangrove snapper and kings nearshore!

Austin M. Bradenton, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Fishing is still very good right now! Lots of trout snook and reds inshore and gag grouper , mangrove snapper and kings nearshore!

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Nick R.

Clearwater, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Red grouper fishing is really good! Still some kingfish around and hogfish biting. Red snapper season starting in June!

Nick R. Clearwater, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Red grouper fishing is really good! Still some kingfish around and hogfish biting. Red snapper season starting in June!

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Ethan H.

Largo, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Redfish snook and big seatrout are all chewing good inshore. Cobia, mangrove snapper, Spanish mackerel and gag grouper are all biting great nearshore!

Ethan H. Largo, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Redfish snook and big seatrout are all chewing good inshore. Cobia, mangrove snapper, Spanish mackerel and gag grouper are all biting great nearshore!

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Robert D.

Trinity, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Redfish bite is on fire!!

Robert D. Trinity, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Redfish bite is on fire!!

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George H.

St. Petersburg, Florida

Reported 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

George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 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

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Tommy L.

Clearwater, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Fishing has been on fire as the water temps heat up and the schools of bait are thick the schools of fish are big. June 1st kicks off American Red Snapper season and it's tine to load up the fish box. Unreel fishing charters is the fastest charter boat in Clearwater you can get there fast & fish more.

Bonus Red Grouper also open right now.

Tommy L. Clearwater, Florida Reported 1 month ago

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James G.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Inshore fishing is hot in Sarasota! Customers are still catching inshore slams daily.

James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Inshore fishing is hot in Sarasota! Customers are still catching inshore slams daily.

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Excellent trip! Great hospitality!
Eric G. | July 15, 2026

Trip: Clearwater Offshore Fishing
★★★★★
We had a rough day on the water. He is an amazing guide does everything and more to get you on fish and on the hook! I would highly recommend Matt as your next fishing guide! Great guy and very experienced when it comes to fishing the clear water area!
Jason K. | July 15, 2026

Trip: St Pete Tarpon Fishing
★★★★★
Captain Steven gave us a great trip catching fish. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and was a great experience overall. I recommend Captain Steven for those of you looking to take advantage of the Tampa experience.
Dennis J. | July 14, 2026

Trip: Shark Fishing Charter
★★★★★
A+ service - everything we hoped for - professional and organized - highly recommend!
Danny L. | July 13, 2026

Trip: Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky
★★★★★
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!!!
★★★★★
Great host. Great time. Fun for both my boy and I. Caught some fish and experienced the bay. Will going back soon. Thank you Chris.
Dave D. | July 10, 2026

Trip: Inshore Family Fun Fishing
★★★★★
Captain Brian and Captain Gerry were great! Great conversation and knows their stuff. We booked a 4 hour trip. Safety is priority and a storm was rolling in, so we had to head back after 2 hours. However, it passed after 30-45 minutes and we went back out. They took us to 4-5 different spots and we caught over 10 species of fish! Flounder, grouper, spades, sheeps head, lady fish, trout, silvers, mackerel, jack, pin, mangrove snapper, puffer. Many we had to release because they weren’t in season or were juveniles. However, the ones we did keep, the captains cleaned up for us. Overall, had a wonderful time. 10/10
Win P. | July 7, 2026

Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore Rodeo
★★★★★
I had 5 teens with little to no experience fishing. They caught a lot of fish , learned a few life lessons, and most of all had a great time .
Tracy G. | July 6, 2026

Trip: Captain's Choice Fishing Adventure
★★★★★
Dillon was a great guide. We caught a ton of fish land we were able to feed the 8 we came with for dinner. Thanks Cap
Ryley | July 6, 2026

Trip: Tampa Bay Inshore
★★★★★
Great time great people
Joe C. | July 3, 2026

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