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Fishing report from Joshua B. in Islamorada, Florida

    Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Joe G. in Matagorda, Texas Book a trip with Captain Joe here.

    Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
    12/17/2024 Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
    12/17/2024 Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Travis P. in Rockport, Texas Book a trip with Captain Travis here.

    Fishing in Rockport, Texas
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout
    As winter approaches us the artificial bite real fires off. With water temps in the low 60's I've been targeting muddy flats with scattered grass. Reds are still holding to the shoreline with warmer days. Trout have been hanging on the edge of these flats in waist deep water. Look for your cleaner water with bait activity. Follow your bait you will find the fish.

Fishing report from Brad S. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Brad here.

    Fishing in Destin, Florida
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout
    Winter time sheep's head in mobile bay is on fire. And we are catching reds in the inter coastal

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

    Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
    12/17/2024 Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
    12/17/2024 Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
    12/17/2024 Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
    12/17/2024 Black Drum, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Jonathan G. in South Padre Island, Texas Book a trip with Captain Jonathan here.

    Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout
    It's been slow as far as customers, but when we are out there fishing has been great! We are catching reds, black drum and big trout. Popping cork fishing has tested us well on the drift 🎣🎣
    It's been slow as far as customers, but when we are out there fishing has been great! We are catching reds, black drum and big trout. Popping cork fishing has tested us well on the drift 🎣🎣

Fishing report from Jamie R. in Trails End, North Carolina Book a trip with Captain Jamie here.

    Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout
    Strong winter fishing continues at wb and wilmington nc. The mighty cape fear for striped bass trout reds and more and great winter fishing for trout, reds and black drum. We fish all year around.
    Strong winter fishing continues at wb and wilmington nc. The mighty cape fear for striped bass trout reds and more and great winter fishing for trout, reds and black drum. We fish all year around.

Fishing report from Matt F. in Sarasota, Florida Book a trip with Captain Matt here.

    Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout
    The bite has been productive. Inshore and nearshore bite has produced snappers that will reopen Jan 1. The redfish snook and trout are gorging on white bait before the water gets too cold. Good fishing good fun filling coolers

Fishing report from Mackie B. in New Orleans, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Mackie here.

    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/17/2024 Black Drum, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/17/2024 Black Drum, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/17/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/17/2024 Black Drum, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/17/2024 Black Drum, Speckled Trout

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

    Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
    12/16/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
    12/16/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
    12/16/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
    12/16/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
    12/16/2024 Speckled Trout
    The winter feels are here in Southwest Florida. We may not be in full blown cold season but it feels like it some days. Early cold fronts that have not been common the past several years, extreme low winter type tides and of course our northern visitors have made their appearance. The other, more notable signs of winter fishing is the invasion of big sheepshead in to our inshore waters. When the temps drop these delicious fish make their way inshore to engage their annual spawning. Sheepshead are big, hardy, tasty and strong fighting fish that feed exclusively on crustaceans like barnacles, shrimp, crabs and even sand fleas. Our sheepshead are a structure oriented species, meaning they like cover such as docks, rock piles, mangrove branches and you can sometimes find them along oyster beds where a lot of their food can be found. They have big strong jaws, lined with rows of rounded teeth resembling human teeth. They are quite the sight to see, but despite their strange appearance they taste much like the food they consume. Some people would compare their meat to crab. I typically target these fish using a sharp 1/4 ounce jig head tipped with a small shrimp or if need be a piece of a larger shrimp. The key is to cover the hook without giving them enough hanging off the hook where they can pull it off. Covering the hook makes them have no choice but to eat the whole bait. Their mouth is so full of teeth sometimes it is difficult to get a hook in them, needless to say it is not uncommon to miss them.
    The winter feels are here in Southwest Florida. We may not be in full blown cold season but it feels like it some days. Early cold fronts that have not been common the past several years, extreme low winter type tides and of course our northern visitors have made their appearance. The other, more notable signs of winter fishing is the invasion of big sheepshead in to our inshore waters. When the temps drop these delicious fish make their way inshore to engage their annual spawning. Sheepshead are big, hardy, tasty and strong fighting fish that feed exclusively on crustaceans like barnacles, shrimp, crabs and even sand fleas. Our sheepshead are a structure oriented species, meaning they like cover such as docks, rock piles, mangrove branches and you can sometimes find them along oyster beds where a lot of their food can be found. They have big strong jaws, lined with rows of rounded teeth resembling human teeth. They are quite the sight to see, but despite their strange appearance they taste much like the food they consume. Some people would compare their meat to crab. I typically target these fish using a sharp 1/4 ounce jig head tipped with a small shrimp or if need be a piece of a larger shrimp. The key is to cover the hook without giving them enough hanging off the hook where they can pull it off. Covering the hook makes them have no choice but to eat the whole bait. Their mouth is so full of teeth sometimes it is difficult to get a hook in them, needless to say it is not uncommon to miss them.
    The winter feels are here in Southwest Florida. We may not be in full blown cold season but it feels like it some days. Early cold fronts that have not been common the past several years, extreme low winter type tides and of course our northern visitors have made their appearance. The other, more notable signs of winter fishing is the invasion of big sheepshead in to our inshore waters. When the temps drop these delicious fish make their way inshore to engage their annual spawning. Sheepshead are big, hardy, tasty and strong fighting fish that feed exclusively on crustaceans like barnacles, shrimp, crabs and even sand fleas. Our sheepshead are a structure oriented species, meaning they like cover such as docks, rock piles, mangrove branches and you can sometimes find them along oyster beds where a lot of their food can be found. They have big strong jaws, lined with rows of rounded teeth resembling human teeth. They are quite the sight to see, but despite their strange appearance they taste much like the food they consume. Some people would compare their meat to crab. I typically target these fish using a sharp 1/4 ounce jig head tipped with a small shrimp or if need be a piece of a larger shrimp. The key is to cover the hook without giving them enough hanging off the hook where they can pull it off. Covering the hook makes them have no choice but to eat the whole bait. Their mouth is so full of teeth sometimes it is difficult to get a hook in them, needless to say it is not uncommon to miss them.
    The winter feels are here in Southwest Florida. We may not be in full blown cold season but it feels like it some days. Early cold fronts that have not been common the past several years, extreme low winter type tides and of course our northern visitors have made their appearance. The other, more notable signs of winter fishing is the invasion of big sheepshead in to our inshore waters. When the temps drop these delicious fish make their way inshore to engage their annual spawning. Sheepshead are big, hardy, tasty and strong fighting fish that feed exclusively on crustaceans like barnacles, shrimp, crabs and even sand fleas. Our sheepshead are a structure oriented species, meaning they like cover such as docks, rock piles, mangrove branches and you can sometimes find them along oyster beds where a lot of their food can be found. They have big strong jaws, lined with rows of rounded teeth resembling human teeth. They are quite the sight to see, but despite their strange appearance they taste much like the food they consume. Some people would compare their meat to crab. I typically target these fish using a sharp 1/4 ounce jig head tipped with a small shrimp or if need be a piece of a larger shrimp. The key is to cover the hook without giving them enough hanging off the hook where they can pull it off. Covering the hook makes them have no choice but to eat the whole bait. Their mouth is so full of teeth sometimes it is difficult to get a hook in them, needless to say it is not uncommon to miss them.
    The winter feels are here in Southwest Florida. We may not be in full blown cold season but it feels like it some days. Early cold fronts that have not been common the past several years, extreme low winter type tides and of course our northern visitors have made their appearance. The other, more notable signs of winter fishing is the invasion of big sheepshead in to our inshore waters. When the temps drop these delicious fish make their way inshore to engage their annual spawning. Sheepshead are big, hardy, tasty and strong fighting fish that feed exclusively on crustaceans like barnacles, shrimp, crabs and even sand fleas. Our sheepshead are a structure oriented species, meaning they like cover such as docks, rock piles, mangrove branches and you can sometimes find them along oyster beds where a lot of their food can be found. They have big strong jaws, lined with rows of rounded teeth resembling human teeth. They are quite the sight to see, but despite their strange appearance they taste much like the food they consume. Some people would compare their meat to crab. I typically target these fish using a sharp 1/4 ounce jig head tipped with a small shrimp or if need be a piece of a larger shrimp. The key is to cover the hook without giving them enough hanging off the hook where they can pull it off. Covering the hook makes them have no choice but to eat the whole bait. Their mouth is so full of teeth sometimes it is difficult to get a hook in them, needless to say it is not uncommon to miss them.

Fishing report from Mitch D. in Corpus Christi, Texas Book a trip with Captain Mitch here.

    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/11/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/11/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/11/2024 Speckled Trout
    it's been pretty darn good when the weather permits! Love the pre frontal bite and a couple days after a front!
    it's been pretty darn good when the weather permits! Love the pre frontal bite and a couple days after a front!
    it's been pretty darn good when the weather permits! Love the pre frontal bite and a couple days after a front!

Fishing report from Frank C. in Jacksonville, Florida Book a trip with Captain Frank here.

    Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
    12/11/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
    12/11/2024 Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout and Redfish have been really good over the last few weeks. The drop in water temperature has turned them on. Live shrimp under float rigs and artificials are both effective.
    Speckled Trout and Redfish have been really good over the last few weeks. The drop in water temperature has turned them on. Live shrimp under float rigs and artificials are both effective.

Fishing report from Jonathan G. in South Padre Island, Texas Book a trip with Captain Jonathan here.

    Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    12/05/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing has been great! We've been experiencing upper slot and oversized red fish and trout! Throwing popping cork and shrimp/artificial shrimp has proved to be the key. Fishing conditions have been nice with 65-80 degrees. And okay winds 👍🏽 We are drift fishing for the reds and trout and channel fishing anchored down for the black drum

Fishing report from Jay W. in Venice, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Jay here.

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Daniel G. in Beaufort, North Carolina Book a trip with Captain Daniel here.

    Fishing in Beaufort, North Carolina
    12/04/2024 Bluefish, Speckled Trout, Weakfish
    Grey trout and bluefish have been off the chain over thanksgiving with a mix of speckled trout and albacore to go with them

Fishing report from Mackie B. in New Orleans, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Mackie here.

    Speckled Trout Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Speckled Trout Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Black Drum, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Speckled Trout Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Black Drum, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Nicholas R. in Delacroix, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Nicholas here.

    Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Delacroix, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Delacroix, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Delacroix, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Delacroix, Louisiana
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Absolutely! On fire!
    Absolutely! On fire!
    Absolutely! On fire!

Fishing report from Ralph F. in League City, Texas Book a trip with Captain Ralph here.

    Fishing in League City, Texas
    12/04/2024 Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Allen S. in Corpus Christi, Texas

    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Still catching reds n trout on bass assassins on the edge of the Icw. Weather has been awesome
    Still catching reds n trout on bass assassins on the edge of the Icw. Weather has been awesome

Fishing report from Leb K. in Galveston, Texas Book a trip with Captain Leb here.

    Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    12/02/2024 Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    2024 was a great year of fishing looking forward to a fantastic year of catching in 2025 redfish,trout, drum,flounder and sheephead!

Fishing report from Jake O. in Corpus Christi, Texas Book a trip with Captain Jake here.

    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/02/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/02/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/02/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/02/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/02/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/02/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/02/2024 Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Mark H. in Corpus Christi, Texas Book a trip with Captain Mark here.

    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/04/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas
    12/01/2024 Redfish, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Drake M. in New Orleans, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Drake here.

    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    11/28/2024 Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    11/28/2024 Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in New Orleans, Louisiana
    11/28/2024 Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from James K. in Slidell, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain James here.

    Fishing in Slidell, Louisiana
    11/27/2024 Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Slidell, Louisiana
    11/27/2024 Black Drum, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Slidell, Louisiana
    11/27/2024 Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Slidell, Louisiana
    11/27/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Slidell, Louisiana
    11/27/2024 Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Slidell, Louisiana
    11/27/2024 Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Slidell, Louisiana
    11/27/2024 Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Report last 14 days has been lights out on the big speckled trout. Catching limits and releasing some big ones.
    Report last 14 days has been lights out on the big speckled trout. Catching limits and releasing some big ones.
    Report last 14 days has been lights out on the big speckled trout. Catching limits and releasing some big ones.
    Report last 14 days has been lights out on the big speckled trout. Catching limits and releasing some big ones.
    Report last 14 days has been lights out on the big speckled trout. Catching limits and releasing some big ones.
    Report last 14 days has been lights out on the big speckled trout. Catching limits and releasing some big ones.
    Report last 14 days has been lights out on the big speckled trout. Catching limits and releasing some big ones.

Fishing report from Robert M. in Crawfordville, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robert here.

    Fishing in Crawfordville, Florida
    11/27/2024 Speckled Trout
    Fishing in Crawfordville, Florida
    11/27/2024 Black Drum, Florida Pompano, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Happy Thanksgiving. As we celebrate the bounty of the fall, the weather is turning colder. The response by mother nature is to add a layer of fat. So the bite is on fire, the places are deeper holes and channel edges with decent flow. My favorite baits this time of year are soft plastics on a jighead or shrimp on a jighead. We have plenty of dates available, if weather permits red snapper are in fairly close.
    Happy Thanksgiving. As we celebrate the bounty of the fall, the weather is turning colder. The response by mother nature is to add a layer of fat. So the bite is on fire, the places are deeper holes and channel edges with decent flow. My favorite baits this time of year are soft plastics on a jighead or shrimp on a jighead. We have plenty of dates available, if weather permits red snapper are in fairly close.
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