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

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Randy T. in Wanchese, North Carolina Book a trip with Captain Randy here.

    Bluefish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Wanchese, North Carolina
    05/10/2023 Bluefish, Speckled Trout

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

    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/10/2023 Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Florida Pompano, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/10/2023 Florida Pompano, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/10/2023 Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/10/2023 Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Fish are biting!!
    Fish are biting!!
    Fish are biting!!
    Fish are biting!!
    Fish are biting!!
    Fish are biting!!
    Fish are biting!!
    Fish are biting!!
    Fish are biting!!

Fishing report from Robbie B. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Robbie here.

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Destin, Florida
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Richard C. in Galveston, Texas Book a trip with Captain Richard here.

    Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Redfish, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Shannon L. in Galveston, Texas Book a trip with Captain Shannon here.

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Trout and Redfish action have been hot on the jetty.
    Trout and Redfish action have been hot on the jetty.
    Trout and Redfish action have been hot on the jetty.
    Trout and Redfish action have been hot on the jetty.

Fishing report from Reyes P. in Palacios, Texas Book a trip with Captain Reyes here.

    Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Palacios, Texas
    05/10/2023 Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Speckled Trout Fishing in Palacios, Texas
    05/10/2023 Black Drum, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Palacios, Texas
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Speckled Trout Fishing in Palacios, Texas
    05/10/2023 Black Drum, Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in Palacios, Texas
    05/10/2023 Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in Palacios, Texas
    05/10/2023 Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Stingray Fishing in Palacios, Texas
    05/10/2023 Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Stingray

Fishing report from Ryan W. in Yscloskey, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Ryan here.

    Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in Yscloskey, Louisiana
    05/10/2023 Sheepshead, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Yscloskey, Louisiana
    05/10/2023 Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Scott W. in Cedar Key, Florida

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
    05/09/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
    05/09/2023 Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Phil P. in Tampa, Florida

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    05/08/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Tampa, Florida
    05/08/2023 Speckled Trout
    Spring into summer by fishing in Tampa Bay! Charter fishing in the last month in Tampa Bay is about as good as it gets as far as plenty of action plenty of great fish to catch and plenty of options for our local fish and we have migrating species invading our local waters. With the warming waters we get large schools of cigar minnows, hard tails, blue runners, and threadfin herring with that brings king fish, sharks, Spanish mackerel, Bonita, and even sailfish and blackfin tuna. Our inshore fishing has been on fire our customers have found redfish and large speckled trout with plenty of snook in the last month, and we are seeing more and more tarpon showing up with every passing moon so it's time to grip that rod reel just a little bit tighter and be ready for those silver kings to come a calling. I don't really expect any real changes except for more tarpon and sharks in the weeks to come so tight lines until next time. -Captain Phil
    Spring into summer by fishing in Tampa Bay! Charter fishing in the last month in Tampa Bay is about as good as it gets as far as plenty of action plenty of great fish to catch and plenty of options for our local fish and we have migrating species invading our local waters. With the warming waters we get large schools of cigar minnows, hard tails, blue runners, and threadfin herring with that brings king fish, sharks, Spanish mackerel, Bonita, and even sailfish and blackfin tuna. Our inshore fishing has been on fire our customers have found redfish and large speckled trout with plenty of snook in the last month, and we are seeing more and more tarpon showing up with every passing moon so it's time to grip that rod reel just a little bit tighter and be ready for those silver kings to come a calling. I don't really expect any real changes except for more tarpon and sharks in the weeks to come so tight lines until next time. -Captain Phil

Fishing report from Reggie R. in Galveston, Texas

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/07/2023 Speckled Trout

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

    Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/06/2023 Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/06/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/06/2023 Speckled Trout

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

    Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Boothville-Venice, LA, USA
    05/05/2023 Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Boothville-Venice, LA, USA
    05/05/2023 Speckled Trout
    Fishing has been amazing this spring and getting better every day. Trout are starting to show up. Looks to be a great year for venice.
    Fishing has been amazing this spring and getting better every day. Trout are starting to show up. Looks to be a great year for venice.

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

    Flounder, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/05/2023 Flounder, Speckled Trout
    Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/05/2023 Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Still catching nice Flounder and some Texas Slams in Galveston. Some tasty Puppy Drum out of Baytown.
    Still catching nice Flounder and some Texas Slams in Galveston. Some tasty Puppy Drum out of Baytown.

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

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
    05/05/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Trails End, North Carolina
    05/05/2023 Speckled Trout
    A few Atlantic bonita still linger around at Wrightsville beach. Spanish mackerel fishing is as strong as new rope. Plenty for everyone but, fish are mostly on the smaller side. The first few flounder of the year have been getting caught mostly on plastics while trout fishing. Speckled trout fishing is pretty good right now with a chance of catching a very big female. Keeping them is discouraged, but for the person that loves a chance at a big one, spend your time early on top water in the next several weeks. Red drum are starting to bite better up and down the inter coastal waterway and near shore creeks, with the coming of the the mullet run that usually kicks off in late May or June. You can expect it to get really good once the bait come down the waterway. There will be great catch and release fishing for flounder and people who do not care to take fish home. King mackerel fishing should pick up in the next several weeks along near shore beaches and with the hopes of big menhaden schools on the beach. There could be good cobia opportunity.
    A few Atlantic bonita still linger around at Wrightsville beach Spanish macro fishing is as strong as new rope. Plenty for everyone but, fish are mostly on the smaller side. The first few flounder of the year have been getting caught mostly on plastics while trout fishing. Speckle trout fishing is pretty good right now with a chance of catching a very big female. Keeping them is discouraged, but for the person that loves a chance at a big one, spend your time early on top water in the next several weeks. Red drum are starting to bite better up and down the inter coastal waterway and near shore creeks, with the coming of the the mullet run that usually kicks off in late May or June. You can expect it to get really good once the bait come down the waterway. There will be great catch and release fishing for flounder and people who do not care to take fish home. King macro fishing should pick up in the next several weeks along near shore beaches and with the hopes of big menhaden schools on the beach. There could be good cobia opportunity.

Fishing report from Jason L. in Cedar Key, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jason here.

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
    05/04/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
    05/04/2023 Speckled Trout
    Even with the crazy weather patterns, the fish are doing their thing and pretty much getting in their spring patterns. May is here and hopefully the weather will level out and get more consistent. Spotted trout can be caught on the flats in 3’-6’ of water. The normal popping cork, 3’ mono leader and 1/8 oz jig head will do the trick. I usually use a Sea Shad by Bass Assassin but any bait with a swim action will work. Green Moon and Stinky Pink are normally my go to colors. However, lately, due to all the wind, the water has been a little stirred up. If the normal plastics are not getting it done, switch to Gulp Shrimp. When the water is dirty, the scent of the Gulp baits can improve the bite. Redfish are being a little inconsistent but that is just due to the weather. With the weather getting more consistent, the redfish bite will improve. For artificial bait, you can’t beat a gold spoon. I like the Aqua Dream brand spoon but there are plenty of other brands that will do the job. Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits will be good choices too. For live or cut bait, mullet is top on my list. My normal rig is a 3/8 or 1/2 ounce weight with a 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook. Mud minnows can be a game changer as well. Snook are showing up but the season will close May 1st. Catch and release only May 1-August 31. Get out on the water and have some fun with friends and family. Great friendships, connections and memories are made on the water.
    Even with the crazy weather patterns, the fish are doing their thing and pretty much getting in their spring patterns. May is here and hopefully the weather will level out and get more consistent. Spotted trout can be caught on the flats in 3’-6’ of water. The normal popping cork, 3’ mono leader and 1/8 oz jig head will do the trick. I usually use a Sea Shad by Bass Assassin but any bait with a swim action will work. Green Moon and Stinky Pink are normally my go to colors. However, lately, due to all the wind, the water has been a little stirred up. If the normal plastics are not getting it done, switch to Gulp Shrimp. When the water is dirty, the scent of the Gulp baits can improve the bite. Redfish are being a little inconsistent but that is just due to the weather. With the weather getting more consistent, the redfish bite will improve. For artificial bait, you can’t beat a gold spoon. I like the Aqua Dream brand spoon but there are plenty of other brands that will do the job. Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits will be good choices too. For live or cut bait, mullet is top on my list. My normal rig is a 3/8 or 1/2 ounce weight with a 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook. Mud minnows can be a game changer as well. Snook are showing up but the season will close May 1st. Catch and release only May 1-August 31. Get out on the water and have some fun with friends and family. Great friendships, connections and memories are made on the water.

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

    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Jw W. in South Padre Island, Texas Book a trip with Captain JW here.

    Bonnethead Shark, Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/03/2023 Bonnethead Shark, Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Harry A. in Galveston, Texas Book a trip with Captain Harry here.

    Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/03/2023 Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
    05/03/2023 Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout

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

    Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout
    The spring migration of bait and the gamefish that follow the bait as it influxes into the Lower Laguna Madre is starting now. Catching solid redfish and speckled trout on both artificial baits and fresh cut bait. The windier days in the spring can make for some productive redfish trips. That wind gets everything stirred up and those redfish get hungry. Catching speckled trout along shallow bars next to deeper water transitions, as the sun gets higher those specks will tend to move into adjacent deeper waters. Try natural looking plastics that resemble the real bait. Fresh ballyhoo and mullet cut up and pitched down wind are also producing some redfish action along the grass flats near South Padre Island.

Fishing report from Jimmy E. in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jimmy here.

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout
    The redfish bite has been on! Was using artificial baits until today, they started hitting live menhaden. The wind has been out of the east, it came around west/ northwest last night but it didn't seem to bother the bite. Here is a couple pictures from the last couple days.

Fishing report from Jon-Paul H. in Islamorada, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jon-Paul here.

    Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    05/03/2023 Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout
    Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    05/03/2023 Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Islamorada, Florida
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout
    Fishing has been great. Snook, snapper, trout, triple tail, pompano, permit, and tarpon.
    Fishing has been great. Snook, snapper, trout, triple tail, pompano, permit, and tarpon.
    Fishing has been great. Snook, snapper, trout, triple tail, pompano, permit, and tarpon.
    Fishing has been great. Snook, snapper, trout, triple tail, pompano, permit, and tarpon.

Fishing report from Kenneth G. in Port O'Connor, Texas Book a trip with Captain Kenneth here.

    Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Port O'Connor, Texas
    05/03/2023 Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout Fishing in Port O'Connor, Texas
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout
    Summer's here. Big trout, oversized reds, slot reds, and drum. Sharks are in from the gulf. Saw a Tarpon today. It's on.
    Summer's here. Big trout, oversized reds, slot reds, and drum. Sharks are in from the gulf. Saw a Tarpon today. It's on.

Fishing report from Mark G. in Port Orange, Florida Book a trip with Captain Mark here.

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout
    Fishing is good. Lots of tarpon, trout, sharks and snook. Live bait and Gulp.

Fishing report from Harry H. in Panama City Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Harry here.

    Speckled Trout Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida
    05/03/2023 Speckled Trout
    Spring is king, but beach season is here as the gobbles wind down and crawfish disappear. It’s now time to turn on your Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney playlist and comes sit on the world’s most beautiful beaches! Top water trout has really proven to be the best way to catch big keeper trout with this spring being especially good. Schooling reds in the shallows have been regular visitors by my boat but with ultra clear water they are turning their nose up at lots of baits. Over slot (over 27”) fish have been very available cruising the flats so expect a big fight when you can get one of these pumpkins to eat. We have lots to look forward too and it seems like this will be a summer to remember. So go grab a boat drink and a slice of key lime pie and come catch a few on the Emerald Coast.
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