Fishing Reports by Guide D.C. Bienvenue
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Company: Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing
Area Reporting: Southern Florida ( from Tampa Bay to The Florida Keys)
Bio: D.C. Bienvenue is the owner and guide for Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing in Sarasota, Florida. Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing is the largest kayak fishing guide service in North America with an average of over 350 charters a year for virtually everything that swims in Florida's waterways. Whether you are looking for Freshwater or Saltwater fishing charters look no further than Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing. Guide D.C. Bienvenue is an authority on big game kayak sport fishing and has an overwhelming knowledge of both freshwater and saltwater species from Tampa Bay through the Florida Keys.When you are looking for the ultimate kayak fishing adventure look no further than Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing. "Fear Nothing - Fish Everything"
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Fall Fishing in Full Swing - Upper Keys Bonefish bite is red hot (10/12/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] In the Sarasota and Tampa Bay areas clients of Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing are experiencing an outstanding bite for Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, and plenty of hungry Snappers - while in the Upper Keys clients are also getting into some red hot sight fishing for Bonefish, Barracuda, Permit, and Sharks...
[Sarasota,FL] In the Sarasota and Tampa Bay areas clients of Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing are experiencing an outstanding bite for Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, and plenty of hungry Snappers - while in the Upper Keys clients are also getting into some red hot sight fishing for Bonefish, Barracuda, Permit, and Sharks...
Heavy rains hit area but good fishing is still available! (9/19/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Heavy rains hit the area last week not only flooding many areas but also lowering salinity and water clarity. Despite the rain though good fishing is still available if you are patient and know where to look.
[Sarasota,FL] Heavy rains hit the area last week not only flooding many areas but also lowering salinity and water clarity. Despite the rain though good fishing is still available if you are patient and know where to look.
Snook continue to Thrill anglers while the Redfish bite heats up! (8/16/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Snook are still the "it" fish right now throughout south Florida, but the Redfish bite is getting hot as they school up.
[Sarasota,FL] Snook are still the "it" fish right now throughout south Florida, but the Redfish bite is getting hot as they school up.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Is Still Hot! (8/12/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Redfish are starting to form big schools and roam flats. Snook are gorging themselves on the recent whitebait explosion. Big Sea Trout in the mornings and evenings. Tarpon on the bridges. Snapper everywhere. Could it get any better?
[Sarasota,FL] Redfish are starting to form big schools and roam flats. Snook are gorging themselves on the recent whitebait explosion. Big Sea Trout in the mornings and evenings. Tarpon on the bridges. Snapper everywhere. Could it get any better?
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - July 25, 2009 (7/26/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Redfish are king right now in southern Tampa Bay. Snook and Sea trout also co-operating.
[Sarasota,FL] Redfish are king right now in southern Tampa Bay. Snook and Sea trout also co-operating.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - July 19, 2009 (7/19/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Beat the heat for the hottest bite - go night fishing!
[Sarasota,FL] Beat the heat for the hottest bite - go night fishing!
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - July 16, 2009 (7/17/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Redfish dominate the night bite. Snook and over slot Sea Trout also biting well.
[Sarasota,FL] Redfish dominate the night bite. Snook and over slot Sea Trout also biting well.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - July 14, 2009 (7/16/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] The Sarasota area and southern Tampa Bay are full of Snook, Redfish, and Sea Trout along with Snapper and Tarpon too.
[Sarasota,FL] The Sarasota area and southern Tampa Bay are full of Snook, Redfish, and Sea Trout along with Snapper and Tarpon too.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report - June/July Recap (7/13/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] A synopsis of the kayak fishing with Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing for June and the first part of July 2009.
[Sarasota,FL] A synopsis of the kayak fishing with Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing for June and the first part of July 2009.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report - 7/03/09 (7/03/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] With recent heavy rains and winds finally over the bite is back on in Sarasota Bay.
[Sarasota,FL] With recent heavy rains and winds finally over the bite is back on in Sarasota Bay.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report - 6/29/09 (6/29/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients are seeing great action for large Snook while fishing at night along the ICW.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients are seeing great action for large Snook while fishing at night along the ICW.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report - 6/28/09 (6/28/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] The weather has improved a bit and lower wind speeds with a diminished chance of rain has lead to much more favorable conditions for kayak fishing. Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, and Snapper are all co-operating along with catches of Grouper and juvenielle Tarpon too.
[Sarasota,FL] The weather has improved a bit and lower wind speeds with a diminished chance of rain has lead to much more favorable conditions for kayak fishing. Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, and Snapper are all co-operating along with catches of Grouper and juvenielle Tarpon too.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report - 6/27/09 (6/27/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing has been finding some really good fishing opportunities despite the nasty weather lately. Clients have been catching and releasing great numbers of Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, and more.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing has been finding some really good fishing opportunities despite the nasty weather lately. Clients have been catching and releasing great numbers of Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, and more.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - June 11, 2009 (6/11/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing continues to put clients on some of the best catch and release Snook fishing in months. Big Snappers and Sea Trout also co-operating along with scattered Redfish.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing continues to put clients on some of the best catch and release Snook fishing in months. Big Snappers and Sea Trout also co-operating along with scattered Redfish.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - June 5, 2009 (6/05/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Second 20# plus Snook caught and released by a client of Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing in a little over a week.
[Sarasota,FL] Second 20# plus Snook caught and released by a client of Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing in a little over a week.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report - May Recap (6/04/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Here is a recap of what Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients experienced during the month of May.
[Sarasota,FL] Here is a recap of what Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients experienced during the month of May.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report (6/04/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing is still finding really Big Snook, as well as Redfish, Sea Trout, and Snapper in southern Tampa Bay.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing is still finding really Big Snook, as well as Redfish, Sea Trout, and Snapper in southern Tampa Bay.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - June 1, 2009 (6/01/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients are finding big Snook and Redfish as well as great numbers of Snappers and Spotted Sea Trout from southern Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay. Tarpon are improving daily.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients are finding big Snook and Redfish as well as great numbers of Snappers and Spotted Sea Trout from southern Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay. Tarpon are improving daily.
Large numbers of Snook and Redfish (5/30/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing finds plenty of smaller Snook and Redfish in southern Tampa Bay.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing finds plenty of smaller Snook and Redfish in southern Tampa Bay.
20 # Snook Highlights Night Trip (5/27/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Brandon of Boston, MA catches and releases his first Snook which weighed in over 20# to highlight the kayak fishing trip.
[Sarasota,FL] Brandon of Boston, MA catches and releases his first Snook which weighed in over 20# to highlight the kayak fishing trip.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report (5/26/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Night Fishing continues to be hot even after bad weather slows most other fishing. Tarpon turning up and good numbers and the bite is returning after inclimate weather.
[Sarasota,FL] Night Fishing continues to be hot even after bad weather slows most other fishing. Tarpon turning up and good numbers and the bite is returning after inclimate weather.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - May 19, 2009 (5/19/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients are finding some very rewarding action in the Sarasota area. Tarpon are schooling along the beaches and the Snook action is very good.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients are finding some very rewarding action in the Sarasota area. Tarpon are schooling along the beaches and the Snook action is very good.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - The Tarpon Are Here! (5/11/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] The Tarpon are here!!!! Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing is now targeting large Tarpon off the beaches of Sarasota.
[Sarasota,FL] The Tarpon are here!!!! Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing is now targeting large Tarpon off the beaches of Sarasota.
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - May 8, 2009 (5/08/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak SPort Fishing clients have been cashing in on some remarkable night catach and release action for Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, Snapper, and Black Drum.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak SPort Fishing clients have been cashing in on some remarkable night catach and release action for Snook, Redfish, Sea Trout, Snapper, and Black Drum.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report - April Recap (5/02/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing recap of kayak fishing in South Florida for the month of April 2009
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing recap of kayak fishing in South Florida for the month of April 2009
Sarasota Area Kayak Fishing Report - April 29, 2009 (4/29/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing is seeing very good action for Snook, Sea Trout, and Redfish in Sarasota Bay and Southern Tampa Bay.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing is seeing very good action for Snook, Sea Trout, and Redfish in Sarasota Bay and Southern Tampa Bay.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report 4/26/2009 - Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing (4/26/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Snook and Redfish continue to thrill anglers in the Sarasota and Tampa Bay areas. Large Spotted Sea Trout on the flats in the mornings and afternoons. Grouper and Snapper are still co-operating in and around Tampa while the Mackerel are slowing down.
[Sarasota,FL] Snook and Redfish continue to thrill anglers in the Sarasota and Tampa Bay areas. Large Spotted Sea Trout on the flats in the mornings and afternoons. Grouper and Snapper are still co-operating in and around Tampa while the Mackerel are slowing down.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report 4/20/2009 - Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing (4/20/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report from Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing. The big three of inshore saltwater fishing are providing steady action. More Tarpon moving into area waters.
[Sarasota,FL] Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report from Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing. The big three of inshore saltwater fishing are providing steady action. More Tarpon moving into area waters.
Sarasota Kayak Fishing Report 4/15/09 - Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing (4/14/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients have been finding great action from southern Tampa Bay down to Roberts Bay for Snook, Redfish, and Sea Trout. Trips to Miami are producing big Peacock Bass and the Everglades is seeing the best Bass and Exotic fishing in months.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing clients have been finding great action from southern Tampa Bay down to Roberts Bay for Snook, Redfish, and Sea Trout. Trips to Miami are producing big Peacock Bass and the Everglades is seeing the best Bass and Exotic fishing in months.
Peacock Bass Action In South Florida Really Kicking Off (4/06/2009)
[Miami,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing has been targeting big Peacock Bass in southeast Florida canal systems. The spawn is on and this is the time to catch big Peacocks.
[Miami,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing has been targeting big Peacock Bass in southeast Florida canal systems. The spawn is on and this is the time to catch big Peacocks.
Sarasota fishing heats up in the bays as the backcountry slows down (3/31/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Saltwater fishing along Sarasota and surrounding areas is really starting to kick off as the water temperatures begin to rise.
[Sarasota,FL] Saltwater fishing along Sarasota and surrounding areas is really starting to kick off as the water temperatures begin to rise.
Snook action heats up as water temperatures warm up - again! (3/09/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing has been targeting good numbers of Snook from 23 up to 33 inches in the area rivers. In the bays Snook fishing on the lights is increasing.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing has been targeting good numbers of Snook from 23 up to 33 inches in the area rivers. In the bays Snook fishing on the lights is increasing.
Looking for Snook - head for the rivers (3/03/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Snook fishing has been very good in area rivers throughout Sarasota and Charlotte counties. Redfish and Bluefish along with nice Sheepshead doing well in Sarasota Bay.
[Sarasota,FL] Snook fishing has been very good in area rivers throughout Sarasota and Charlotte counties. Redfish and Bluefish along with nice Sheepshead doing well in Sarasota Bay.
Fishing Begins to heat up with the warmer weather (2/16/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing has been targeting Snook, Redfish, Sheephead, Sea Trout, and bigger than average Snapper. The Everglades Canal System fishing is explosive right now too.
[Sarasota,FL] Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing has been targeting Snook, Redfish, Sheephead, Sea Trout, and bigger than average Snapper. The Everglades Canal System fishing is explosive right now too.
Cold Weather slows the Bass bite (2/08/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] The cold water temperatures have slowed the Largemouth Bass bite but big fish are still around.
[Sarasota,FL] The cold water temperatures have slowed the Largemouth Bass bite but big fish are still around.
Redfish, Sheepshead & Jack Crevalle (2/08/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Cold water temperatures have slowed the bite drastically but Redfish and Sheepshead are good bets in the bay, while Jack Crevalle are big and biting in area rivers.
[Sarasota,FL] Cold water temperatures have slowed the bite drastically but Redfish and Sheepshead are good bets in the bay, while Jack Crevalle are big and biting in area rivers.
January Recap & February Forcast (2/04/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] A recap of January fishing in south Florida and a forcast for February fishing as well, from Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing
[Sarasota,FL] A recap of January fishing in south Florida and a forcast for February fishing as well, from Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing
Snook and Redfish abound in Backcountry, Tarpon still around (1/16/2009)
[Sarasota,FL] Snook and Redfish are taking refuge from the cold in backcountry areas far from open water. The Tarpon bite in the rivers has slowed but still producing with patience. In Freshwater the Crappie fishing is improving while the Everglades is on fire right now.
[Sarasota,FL] Snook and Redfish are taking refuge from the cold in backcountry areas far from open water. The Tarpon bite in the rivers has slowed but still producing with patience. In Freshwater the Crappie fishing is improving while the Everglades is on fire right now.
The backcountry bite heats up even as water temps cool down (12/24/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] This past week has seen some good fishing in backcountry areas associated with area rivers, especially those to the north of Sarasota. In the Everglades we are seeing great catches of Oscar, Cichlid, and Big Bass.
[Sarasota,FL] This past week has seen some good fishing in backcountry areas associated with area rivers, especially those to the north of Sarasota. In the Everglades we are seeing great catches of Oscar, Cichlid, and Big Bass.
Tarpon bite slows, but backcountry Redfish and Snook heat up (12/14/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] While the Juvenile Tarpon bite has slowed down a little the Snook and Redfish action is heating up in backcountry areas. Also Big Jacks, Black Drum and Sea Trout are biting well.
[Sarasota,FL] While the Juvenile Tarpon bite has slowed down a little the Snook and Redfish action is heating up in backcountry areas. Also Big Jacks, Black Drum and Sea Trout are biting well.
Redfish bite good after front, Snook, and tarpon still cooperating (12/09/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] After the recent front the Redfish bite in the backcountry has been very good. The Snook and Juvenile Tarpon are cooperating late in the day as the temperatures warm the surface water.
[Sarasota,FL] After the recent front the Redfish bite in the backcountry has been very good. The Snook and Juvenile Tarpon are cooperating late in the day as the temperatures warm the surface water.
November Recap / December Forecast (12/09/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] A recap of November fishing with Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing and a forecast of fishing for the upcoming month.
[Sarasota,FL] A recap of November fishing with Sun Coast Kayak Sport Fishing and a forecast of fishing for the upcoming month.
Tarpon continue to thrill anglers, Snook and big Jacks cooperating (12/03/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] The Tarpon bite for small poons in the rivers is still very good while the recent front has pushed Snook and big Jacks up into backcountry areas making them great targets for recent trips. Also Getting Peacock Bass and Snakeheads in south Florida Canals.
[Sarasota,FL] The Tarpon bite for small poons in the rivers is still very good while the recent front has pushed Snook and big Jacks up into backcountry areas making them great targets for recent trips. Also Getting Peacock Bass and Snakeheads in south Florida Canals.
Tarpon and Snook are still the big ticket (11/28/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] The Tarpon and Snook Bite in areas is still the best bite around by far.
[Sarasota,FL] The Tarpon and Snook Bite in areas is still the best bite around by far.
Great Peacock Bass Bite, Snakeheads Remain Good (11/25/2008)
[Miami,FL] This week the Peacock Bass bite was really good. The Snakeheads are still cooperating too. Largemouth, Oscars, and Cichlids continue to improve.
[Miami,FL] This week the Peacock Bass bite was really good. The Snakeheads are still cooperating too. Largemouth, Oscars, and Cichlids continue to improve.
Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish Are Best Bets (11/25/2008)
[Sarasota,FL] A big influx of small tarpon in area rivers has made for some great action. The fish have been running from 10# to 20# and are great on light tackle. Snook and Redfish move to winter areas but are still readily available.
[Sarasota,FL] A big influx of small tarpon in area rivers has made for some great action. The fish have been running from 10# to 20# and are great on light tackle. Snook and Redfish move to winter areas but are still readily available.