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Fishing report from Shawn S. in Gulf Shores, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Shawn here.

Fishing report from Austin F. in Port Orange, Florida Book a trip with Captain Austin here.

    fishings been red hot. Snook, reds and jacks.
    fishings been red hot. Snook, reds and jacks.
    fishings been red hot. Snook, reds and jacks.
    fishings been red hot. Snook, reds and jacks.
    fishings been red hot. Snook, reds and jacks.
    fishings been red hot. Snook, reds and jacks.

Fishing report from Wade O. in Tampa, Florida Book a trip with Captain Wade here.

    Fall Has Finally Arrived Until recently, we hadn’t had any typical fall weather here in the Tampa Bay area, but it’s finally here. Most of November’s water temperatures remained in the mid-70’s. Usually, by now the water temperature on the grass flats is in the low 70’s to upper 60’s Snook are still open to harvest until the first of December, so you only have a couple of weeks to take advantage of it. My clients are still catching plenty of snook. Some are in the slot of 28 to 33 inches, but most are just under or over the keeper slot. Oscar Santana and Kinh Shiau fished with me earlier this month and Oscar caught and released a 34” snook unharmed. It turns out, Oscar had never fished before and this snook was the first fish he’d ever caught. Unbelievably, he continued to out fish Kinh during the rest of the charter. Talk about beginner’s luck, now Oscar is ruined for life… The redfish action continues to please. Schools of redfish are still plentiful, but now I’m encountering more rat reds. I don’t have a problem with that because they’re still fun to catch and if you never have, they’re a blast. Riley found that out himself recently when he caught his first redfish. When looking to take one home for dinner though, I move on in search of bigger fish. There are still larger fish around, I just have to do a little looking. Seatrout, out of all the inshore species, remain the most dependable, as far as, fish for dinner. It’s been a banner year for seatrout, and I look for that trend to continue right through the end of the year.

Fishing report from Jordan M. in Matagorda, Texas Book a trip with Captain Jordan here.

Fishing report from Randy S. in Aransas Pass, Texas Book a trip with Captain Randy here.

Fishing report from Charles B. in Galveston, Texas Book a trip with Captain Charles here.

Fishing report from Brandon D. in Cape Coral, Florida Book a trip with Captain Brandon here.

    Fishing ahead of a cold front is one of my absolute favorites. The barometric pressure gets to a perfect point before fronts come through and these fish feel it and get extremely active. Cold fronts can cause fish to go into a lethargic state where they have no energy or motivation to chase or eat baits. Imagine for a second you wake up and you feel bloated, nauseous even, your initial reaction is not to get out of bed and eat a big breakfast, instead you lay around for as long as it takes to feel well again. This feeling in that scenario is very similar to what fish feel after a low pressure system blows through, they have to work to keep a balance and have no problem sitting around until the pressure builds back and they feel comfortable again. They tend to eat like they’re going into hibernation for a few days because essentially that is the case. As for the day we had before our most recent front, the fish had no quit in them, it seemed like every bait for 3-5 hours was getting bit. We caught tons of redfish, snook and trout in just a matter of a few hours. The trout were huge, most over 20 inches, redfish ranged in size but many between 19 and 25 inches. We caught a lot of snook too, most in the mid 20’s and a couple over 30. I had my brother out and we were on a mission to get meat for a family fish fry. We did our job, we limited out on all three species and the family will have a fine fish fry in the coming days.
    Fishing ahead of a cold front is one of my absolute favorites. The barometric pressure gets to a perfect point before fronts come through and these fish feel it and get extremely active. Cold fronts can cause fish to go into a lethargic state where they have no energy or motivation to chase or eat baits. Imagine for a second you wake up and you feel bloated, nauseous even, your initial reaction is not to get out of bed and eat a big breakfast, instead you lay around for as long as it takes to feel well again. This feeling in that scenario is very similar to what fish feel after a low pressure system blows through, they have to work to keep a balance and have no problem sitting around until the pressure builds back and they feel comfortable again. They tend to eat like they’re going into hibernation for a few days because essentially that is the case. As for the day we had before our most recent front, the fish had no quit in them, it seemed like every bait for 3-5 hours was getting bit. We caught tons of redfish, snook and trout in just a matter of a few hours. The trout were huge, most over 20 inches, redfish ranged in size but many between 19 and 25 inches. We caught a lot of snook too, most in the mid 20’s and a couple over 30. I had my brother out and we were on a mission to get meat for a family fish fry. We did our job, we limited out on all three species and the family will have a fine fish fry in the coming days.
    Fishing ahead of a cold front is one of my absolute favorites. The barometric pressure gets to a perfect point before fronts come through and these fish feel it and get extremely active. Cold fronts can cause fish to go into a lethargic state where they have no energy or motivation to chase or eat baits. Imagine for a second you wake up and you feel bloated, nauseous even, your initial reaction is not to get out of bed and eat a big breakfast, instead you lay around for as long as it takes to feel well again. This feeling in that scenario is very similar to what fish feel after a low pressure system blows through, they have to work to keep a balance and have no problem sitting around until the pressure builds back and they feel comfortable again. They tend to eat like they’re going into hibernation for a few days because essentially that is the case. As for the day we had before our most recent front, the fish had no quit in them, it seemed like every bait for 3-5 hours was getting bit. We caught tons of redfish, snook and trout in just a matter of a few hours. The trout were huge, most over 20 inches, redfish ranged in size but many between 19 and 25 inches. We caught a lot of snook too, most in the mid 20’s and a couple over 30. I had my brother out and we were on a mission to get meat for a family fish fry. We did our job, we limited out on all three species and the family will have a fine fish fry in the coming days.
    Late fall is an epic time to fish our waters, the snook are fully back in the inshore waters and hungry after all the work they put in during their spawning season. You will frequently find long, skinny female snook looking to get their figure back after giving birth to the next generation of snook. We have been catching our bigger snook on large greenbacks we refer to as turbos, these bigger baits are irresistible to those bigger slot and overslot snook. Beef up your leader because you will need it with some of these monsters, I typically step it up to 40 lb Fluorocarbon which is less susceptible to abrasion when those fish shoot under structure. Redfish are still schooling up towards the tail end of their spawn, mostly the mid to upper slot fish are what we have found around the mangrove islands, oyster beds and docks. Pinfish are hard to pass up but they will certainly eat greenbacks as well. Trout over grass flats and edges of bars and channels have been pretty good, just lacking in size at times. We have been targeting those trout with gulp shrimp under a popping cork. They absolutely love those baits but just about anything will work. At times when the wind is blowing it is best to use a bait you can slow retrieve like a shrimp immitation bait. We are starting to head into a change in season, cold fronts are pushing through and soon we will see a change in bait, tide heights and target species. As we begin seeing lower winter tides we will switch to shrimp and focus more on sheepshead as they make their way into our inshore waters to spawn.
    Late fall is an epic time to fish our waters, the snook are fully back in the inshore waters and hungry after all the work they put in during their spawning season. You will frequently find long, skinny female snook looking to get their figure back after giving birth to the next generation of snook. We have been catching our bigger snook on large greenbacks we refer to as turbos, these bigger baits are irresistible to those bigger slot and overslot snook. Beef up your leader because you will need it with some of these monsters, I typically step it up to 40 lb Fluorocarbon which is less susceptible to abrasion when those fish shoot under structure. Redfish are still schooling up towards the tail end of their spawn, mostly the mid to upper slot fish are what we have found around the mangrove islands, oyster beds and docks. Pinfish are hard to pass up but they will certainly eat greenbacks as well. Trout over grass flats and edges of bars and channels have been pretty good, just lacking in size at times. We have been targeting those trout with gulp shrimp under a popping cork. They absolutely love those baits but just about anything will work. At times when the wind is blowing it is best to use a bait you can slow retrieve like a shrimp immitation bait. We are starting to head into a change in season, cold fronts are pushing through and soon we will see a change in bait, tide heights and target species. As we begin seeing lower winter tides we will switch to shrimp and focus more on sheepshead as they make their way into our inshore waters to spawn.
    Late fall is an epic time to fish our waters, the snook are fully back in the inshore waters and hungry after all the work they put in during their spawning season. You will frequently find long, skinny female snook looking to get their figure back after giving birth to the next generation of snook. We have been catching our bigger snook on large greenbacks we refer to as turbos, these bigger baits are irresistible to those bigger slot and overslot snook. Beef up your leader because you will need it with some of these monsters, I typically step it up to 40 lb Fluorocarbon which is less susceptible to abrasion when those fish shoot under structure. Redfish are still schooling up towards the tail end of their spawn, mostly the mid to upper slot fish are what we have found around the mangrove islands, oyster beds and docks. Pinfish are hard to pass up but they will certainly eat greenbacks as well. Trout over grass flats and edges of bars and channels have been pretty good, just lacking in size at times. We have been targeting those trout with gulp shrimp under a popping cork. They absolutely love those baits but just about anything will work. At times when the wind is blowing it is best to use a bait you can slow retrieve like a shrimp immitation bait. We are starting to head into a change in season, cold fronts are pushing through and soon we will see a change in bait, tide heights and target species. As we begin seeing lower winter tides we will switch to shrimp and focus more on sheepshead as they make their way into our inshore waters to spawn.

Fishing report from Rich M. in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Rich here.

    Oh yea fishing has been great, Lots of wind and lots of fish, Speckled Trout fishing is on fire right now.
    Oh yea fishing has been great, Lots of wind and lots of fish, Speckled Trout fishing is on fire right now.

Fishing report from Joe S. in Corpus Christi, Texas Book a trip with Captain Joe here.

    Trout and reds and sharks are still running

Fishing report from Ken D. in Miami, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ken here.

Fishing report from Scott M. in Rockport, Texas Book a trip with Captain Scott here.

Fishing report from Tim R. in Naples, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tim here.

Fishing report from Eric S. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Eric here.

    With the Fall Season upon us, the weather has been a little windy, but we're still getting some pretty good catches. Here's some pictures from my last trip, We were able to put together a mixed bag of Tarpon, Redfish Jacks and Snook.

Fishing report from Joe B. in Holmes Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Joe here.

    Fall frenzy in full force! Redfish and trout are showing up in good numbers with some nearshore fishing getting good as well!
    Fall frenzy in full force! Redfish and trout are showing up in good numbers with some nearshore fishing getting good as well!
    Fall frenzy in full force! Redfish and trout are showing up in good numbers with some nearshore fishing getting good as well!
    Fall frenzy in full force! Redfish and trout are showing up in good numbers with some nearshore fishing getting good as well!
    Fall frenzy in full force! Redfish and trout are showing up in good numbers with some nearshore fishing getting good as well!

Fishing report from Trey B. in Pensacola Beach, Florida

    Tuna fishing has been great when the weather allows. Catching them on live baits, chunks and topwater around the oil rigs

Fishing report from Will A. in Johns Island, South Carolina Book a trip with Captain Will here.

Fishing report from Wilder W. in Dauphin Island, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Wilder here.

Fishing report from Ben T. in Tavernier, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ben here.

    we have great fall fishing right now with comfortable fall temperatures and great backcountry fishing for all experience levels.

Fishing report from Nick S. in Port Orange, Florida Book a trip with Captain Nick here.

Fishing report from Bill P. in Jacksonville, Florida Book a trip with Captain Bill here.

    The fall fishing is hot! The Sheepshead, Redfish and a few trout are biting well! The Big Bull Redfish are on fire! Book you trip today
    The fall fishing is hot! The Sheepshead, Redfish and a few trout are biting well! The Big Bull Redfish are on fire! Book you trip today

Fishing report from Mike S. in Galveston, Texas Book a trip with Captain Mike here.

    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING
    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING
    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING
    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING
    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING
    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING
    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING
    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING
    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING
    Trophy bull red fishing inshore has been AMAZING

Fishing report from Robert D. in Tarpon Springs, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robert here.

Fishing report from Keith B. in Panama City, Florida Book a trip with Captain Keith here.

Fishing report from Steven S. in Daytona Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Steven here.

Fishing report from Jesse C. in Fort Myers Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jesse here.

    Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day
    Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day
    Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day
    Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day
    Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day
    Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day
    Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day
    Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day
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