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Fishing report from Ron F. in Clearwater, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ron here.

    The next 2 months thru mid August, with such a diverse range of fishing opportunities and an abundance of species, anglers of all skill levels eagerly embrace the call of the waters. Whether it’s the allure of landing a massive ARS, the excitement of the ongoing spot run, the pursuit of elusive Gag Grouper or the challenge of reeling in a Cobia or Wahoo, the Tampa Bay region - Gulf of Mexico offers an unparalleled offshore fishing experience. As the summer progresses, anglers must stay informed about regulations and restrictions to ensure sustainable fishing practices. Ideal temperatures, calm seas and light current all add up to a formula for some tasty snapper dinners. ARS - American Red Snapper 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 of Florida. 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 coveted Pelagic Species which includes American Red Snapper, Gag Grouper etc

Fishing report from Rich A. in West Palm Beach, Florida

Fishing report from Tim K. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tim here.

Fishing report from Kyle H. in Cape Coral, Florida Book a trip with Captain Kyle here.

Fishing report from Scott F. in Holmes Beach, Florida

Fishing report from Juan H. in St. Petersburg, Florida Book a trip with Captain Juan here.

Fishing report from Jake D. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jake here.

    Both offshore and inshore have been pretty consistent

Fishing report from Jerry W. in Gulf Shores, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Jerry here.

Fishing report from Robert F. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robert here.

Fishing report from Cliff A. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Cliff here.

    Here are some 5 and 6 hour trips we've ran this week while dodging the weather! Snapper bite still good. A few king mackerel showing up with some Bonita and occasional Mahi Mahi!
    Here are some 5 and 6 hour trips we've ran this week while dodging the weather! Snapper bite still good. A few king mackerel showing up with some Bonita and occasional Mahi Mahi!

Fishing report from Bob U. in Charleston, South Carolina

Fishing report from Cliff A. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Cliff here.

    Good afternoon ! The red snapper bite is on! I suggest 6hr trips.
    Good afternoon ! The red snapper bite is on! I suggest 6hr trips.
    Good afternoon ! The red snapper bite is on! I suggest 6hr trips.
    Good afternoon ! The red snapper bite is on! I suggest 6hr trips.
    Good afternoon ! The red snapper bite is on! I suggest 6hr trips.

Fishing report from Robert F. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robert here.

Fishing report from Scott F. in Holmes Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Scott here.

    Plenty of tarpon biting and the snapper bite is good right now but the sharks are definitely getting a few

Fishing report from Kyle H. in Cape Coral, Florida Book a trip with Captain Kyle here.

    The grouper bite has been really really good the best I have seen in years. We are getting a lot of Red Grouper over 30 inches 20lb range. American red snapper are in but the fish have been a little scattered. A lot of big Mangrove snappers being caught.

Fishing report from Tyler B. in Destin, Florida

    The six hour trip is the ticket right now.

Fishing report from Trey W. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Trey here.

Fishing report from Larry S. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Larry here.

Fishing report from Tim K. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Tim here.

Fishing report from Justin Z. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Justin here.

Fishing report from Brantley G. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Brantley here.

    Beautiful day today

Fishing report from Jake D. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jake here.

    Our snapper season is right around the corner the offshore trips for the next two months is the way to go
    Our snapper season is right around the corner the offshore trips for the next two months is the way to go

Fishing report from Reid P. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Reid here.

    Your clients from yesterday

Fishing report from Matthew C. in Destin, Florida

Fishing report from Jake D. in Pensacola, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jake here.

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