Fishing Reports by Captain Josh Fritz
About The Author: Captain
Company: Chase N\' Tails Fishing Charters
Area Reporting: Hernando Beach
Bio: Capt.Josh Fritz is a full time fishing guide in hernando county he targets redfish is favorite snook,trout,tarpon,shallow water grouper,and many other species.
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Hernando Beach Fishing Report (10/01/2018)
[Hernando County,FL] Fall is here and the fish are on a feeding frenzy. As our nights get cooler the water temperature will slowly be dropping making for some of the best fishing we have to offer all year. Inshore the red fish are schooling up a good numbers 10 - 30 fish in a pod. Live green backs or pin fish are the bait of choice. Fish a moving tide for best action. Snook are also chewing good you will find these silver bullets around mangroves and points
[Hernando County,FL] Fall is here and the fish are on a feeding frenzy. As our nights get cooler the water temperature will slowly be dropping making for some of the best fishing we have to offer all year. Inshore the red fish are schooling up a good numbers 10 - 30 fish in a pod. Live green backs or pin fish are the bait of choice. Fish a moving tide for best action. Snook are also chewing good you will find these silver bullets around mangroves and points
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (9/28/2017)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report. Fall is in the air the early mornings are nice and cool but heating up quickly giving us a nice taste of Fall. The fishing is just epic and will only get better. Red fish are schooling up in large numbers 15 to 30 fish in a school. Mid incoming and first part of the outgoing tide is producing a great red fish bite. Live green backs rigged with a 25 pound floralcarbon leader in 1/0 to 2/0 circle hook is my go to inshore set up.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report. Fall is in the air the early mornings are nice and cool but heating up quickly giving us a nice taste of Fall. The fishing is just epic and will only get better. Red fish are schooling up in large numbers 15 to 30 fish in a school. Mid incoming and first part of the outgoing tide is producing a great red fish bite. Live green backs rigged with a 25 pound floralcarbon leader in 1/0 to 2/0 circle hook is my go to inshore set up.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (9/15/2017)
[Hernando County,FL] Post hurricane Irma fishing is very good, The water clarity is dirty but this will clear up in about a week. Today Friday the 15th of September was our first day back on the water in 6 days. The bait was easy to get with the live well being blacked out by 7am, We left the dock at 7 30 am from Aripeka and had our first snook by 7 45am. It was non stop action for 4 hours catching red fish, snook, trout and baby tarpon. It was a great day back on the water and the fish where hungry.
[Hernando County,FL] Post hurricane Irma fishing is very good, The water clarity is dirty but this will clear up in about a week. Today Friday the 15th of September was our first day back on the water in 6 days. The bait was easy to get with the live well being blacked out by 7am, We left the dock at 7 30 am from Aripeka and had our first snook by 7 45am. It was non stop action for 4 hours catching red fish, snook, trout and baby tarpon. It was a great day back on the water and the fish where hungry.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (8/08/2017)
[Hernando County,FL] Summer heat is here fish early to beat the heat. Inshore fishing action is great we have a bunch of snook roaming the outside islands and creek mouths, fish a moving tide for best action. Live green backs for fast action.
[Hernando County,FL] Summer heat is here fish early to beat the heat. Inshore fishing action is great we have a bunch of snook roaming the outside islands and creek mouths, fish a moving tide for best action. Live green backs for fast action.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (7/21/2017)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report.. Scallop season is in full swing we are limiting out on scallops on every trip out. Bay port to Chassahowitzka is full of scallops in 4 to 6 feet of water.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report.. Scallop season is in full swing we are limiting out on scallops on every trip out. Bay port to Chassahowitzka is full of scallops in 4 to 6 feet of water.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (6/25/2017)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Fishing Report Summer heat is here in Florida but the fishing is great. On recent charters my clients have been targeting red fish, snook, gag grouper, cobia, grunts, and mangrove snapper. I will start with red fish, reds are roaming the outer islands and mangrove shorelines. Live bait is the ticket green backs or pin fish are my go to live baits.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Fishing Report Summer heat is here in Florida but the fishing is great. On recent charters my clients have been targeting red fish, snook, gag grouper, cobia, grunts, and mangrove snapper. I will start with red fish, reds are roaming the outer islands and mangrove shorelines. Live bait is the ticket green backs or pin fish are my go to live baits.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (6/06/2017)
[Hernando County,FL] Inshore fishing has been great. Red fish are roaming the outer islands and mangrove shorelines, target the reds on a mid incoming tide and first half of the outgoing tide.
[Hernando County,FL] Inshore fishing has been great. Red fish are roaming the outer islands and mangrove shorelines, target the reds on a mid incoming tide and first half of the outgoing tide.
Tarpon Time (5/11/2017)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando beach fishing report. Inshore fishing along the Nature coast is great. Red fish are schooled up on the outer islands live green backs or pin fish is my bait of choice.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando beach fishing report. Inshore fishing along the Nature coast is great. Red fish are schooled up on the outer islands live green backs or pin fish is my bait of choice.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (3/06/2017)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach fishing report. Spring fishing patterns are taking place as the Gulf waters continue to wearm up.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach fishing report. Spring fishing patterns are taking place as the Gulf waters continue to wearm up.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (1/30/2017)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando beach fishing report. Fishing is good in back water creeks and bays, target red fish, trout and black drum around creeks, Springs, mud bays and oyster bars.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando beach fishing report. Fishing is good in back water creeks and bays, target red fish, trout and black drum around creeks, Springs, mud bays and oyster bars.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (9/29/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report Fall fishing is here in Hernando Beach, the red fish bite is off the hook right now with large numbers of red fish around.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report Fall fishing is here in Hernando Beach, the red fish bite is off the hook right now with large numbers of red fish around.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (9/06/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] Well hurricane Hermine is gone leaving a lot of flooding and damage to the Nature Coast of Florida.
[Hernando County,FL] Well hurricane Hermine is gone leaving a lot of flooding and damage to the Nature Coast of Florida.
Fishing And Scalloping (8/15/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando beach fishing report. Fishing is picking up in the back country waters, red fish are schooling up in schools along the outside points and shore lines.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando beach fishing report. Fishing is picking up in the back country waters, red fish are schooling up in schools along the outside points and shore lines.
Great fishing and scalloping (7/30/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] Scalloping in Hernando County is off the chain. The scallops are in 4 to 8 feet of water and depending on the tide low tide being best for everyone you will be able to get your limit of scallops in under two hours. All you need is a few items a mask, snorkel, Finns, and a mesh catch bag.
[Hernando County,FL] Scalloping in Hernando County is off the chain. The scallops are in 4 to 8 feet of water and depending on the tide low tide being best for everyone you will be able to get your limit of scallops in under two hours. All you need is a few items a mask, snorkel, Finns, and a mesh catch bag.
Fishing And Scalloping (7/26/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] Summer fishing action is good, we have a good trout bite right now in the deeper grass flats 8 to 12 feet of water.
[Hernando County,FL] Summer fishing action is good, we have a good trout bite right now in the deeper grass flats 8 to 12 feet of water.
Fishing And Scalloping (6/30/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] Its Scallop season here along the Nature Coast of Florida and Hernando Beach is a HOT spot for scallops. Scallops are very thick from Bayport to Chassahowitzka in 4 to 8 feet of water.
[Hernando County,FL] Its Scallop season here along the Nature Coast of Florida and Hernando Beach is a HOT spot for scallops. Scallops are very thick from Bayport to Chassahowitzka in 4 to 8 feet of water.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (6/15/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] Summer is here and scallop season stars on June 25th. Limit for scallops is 2 gallons pre person and no more then 10 gallons pre boat. Remember to fly the divers down flag and watch out for other boaters. Scallops hold on grassy / spotty bottom in 4 to 8 feet of water.
[Hernando County,FL] Summer is here and scallop season stars on June 25th. Limit for scallops is 2 gallons pre person and no more then 10 gallons pre boat. Remember to fly the divers down flag and watch out for other boaters. Scallops hold on grassy / spotty bottom in 4 to 8 feet of water.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (3/25/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] March fishing madness is here in full swing. March is a awesome month for fishing inshore and offshore of Hernando beach, I will start inshore.
[Hernando County,FL] March fishing madness is here in full swing. March is a awesome month for fishing inshore and offshore of Hernando beach, I will start inshore.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (2/24/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing in the last few weeks has been up and down. With cold fronts passing by making for windy rough days can make the inshore fishing slow down at times
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing in the last few weeks has been up and down. With cold fronts passing by making for windy rough days can make the inshore fishing slow down at times
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (1/15/2016)
[Hernando County,FL] Inshore fishing action is great right now, in the back country waters the red fish are holding around creeks, and back bays with muddy and rocky bottom. The mud and rocks will hold heat so the fish love to sit in these areas in the winter months.
[Hernando County,FL] Inshore fishing action is great right now, in the back country waters the red fish are holding around creeks, and back bays with muddy and rocky bottom. The mud and rocks will hold heat so the fish love to sit in these areas in the winter months.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (10/31/2015)
[Hernando County,FL] November is a great month for inshore fishing, red fish are schooling up in the backwaters from Aripeka to Chassowitzka.
[Hernando County,FL] November is a great month for inshore fishing, red fish are schooling up in the backwaters from Aripeka to Chassowitzka.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (8/04/2015)
[Hernando County,FL] Finally we get a break in the weather. I got out today on a half day shallow water grouper trip and did very well, the water temperature is 79.8 in 8 feet.
[Hernando County,FL] Finally we get a break in the weather. I got out today on a half day shallow water grouper trip and did very well, the water temperature is 79.8 in 8 feet.
Fishing And Scalloping (7/06/2015)
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing is steady right now with red fish on the early morning high tides.
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing is steady right now with red fish on the early morning high tides.
Grouper and Scallop Season (6/13/2015)
[Hernando County,FL] Summer is here and scallop season stars on June 27th. Limit for scallops is 2 gallons pre person and no more then 10 gallons pre boat.
[Hernando County,FL] Summer is here and scallop season stars on June 27th. Limit for scallops is 2 gallons pre person and no more then 10 gallons pre boat.
Tarpon Time (5/07/2015)
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing madness is here in Hernando Beach, anglers are having a ball catching a wide variety of game fish from inshore to offshore waters.
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing madness is here in Hernando Beach, anglers are having a ball catching a wide variety of game fish from inshore to offshore waters.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (1/11/2015)
[Hernando County,FL] The fishing here along the Nature Coast is great. We have a very good trout bite right now in 1 to 4 feet of water
[Hernando County,FL] The fishing here along the Nature Coast is great. We have a very good trout bite right now in 1 to 4 feet of water
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (12/04/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] Winter fishing action is in full swing. Black drum are thick in the back waters holes and close to springs.
[Hernando County,FL] Winter fishing action is in full swing. Black drum are thick in the back waters holes and close to springs.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (9/16/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing is really great right now. With Fall fastly approaching the inshore and near shore game fish are hungry and ready to take your offerings.
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing is really great right now. With Fall fastly approaching the inshore and near shore game fish are hungry and ready to take your offerings.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (8/28/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] Inshore fishing action is great, snook bite is really good on a moving tide first thing in the morning.
[Hernando County,FL] Inshore fishing action is great, snook bite is really good on a moving tide first thing in the morning.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (8/07/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] Trout fishing is really turning on in the deeper grass flats west of Hernando beach. Target water depth from 9 to 12 feet around spotty bottom.
[Hernando County,FL] Trout fishing is really turning on in the deeper grass flats west of Hernando beach. Target water depth from 9 to 12 feet around spotty bottom.
Summer Fishing Action (6/19/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] Summer is here and scallop season stars on June 28th.
[Hernando County,FL] Summer is here and scallop season stars on June 28th.
Crazy Fishing Action (5/01/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report Spring has sprung right into summer heat along the Nature Coast.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report Spring has sprung right into summer heat along the Nature Coast.
Its Fishing Time (4/16/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing is great in the backcountry from Aripeka to Chassahowitzka. Red fish are holding in the back bays with a rocky bottom, live bait is producing the best action with a few coming on lures.
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing is great in the backcountry from Aripeka to Chassahowitzka. Red fish are holding in the back bays with a rocky bottom, live bait is producing the best action with a few coming on lures.
Crazy fishing action (3/29/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] Spring fishing is in full swing along the Nature Coast of Florida. Red fish and snook are taking over the back waters of Aripeka to Chassahowitzka
[Hernando County,FL] Spring fishing is in full swing along the Nature Coast of Florida. Red fish and snook are taking over the back waters of Aripeka to Chassahowitzka
Spring is in the air (2/21/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] This week feels like Spring is in the air with the warmer temperatures in the low 80's the water is heating up fast.
[Hernando County,FL] This week feels like Spring is in the air with the warmer temperatures in the low 80's the water is heating up fast.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (1/26/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] Well for the last week we been having some cold weather for fishing highs in the 60's and water temperature around 64 degrees .
[Hernando County,FL] Well for the last week we been having some cold weather for fishing highs in the 60's and water temperature around 64 degrees .
Winter Fishing Action (1/18/2014)
[Hernando County,FL] The fishing here along the Nature Coast is great. We have a very good trout bite right now in 1 to 4 feet of water.
[Hernando County,FL] The fishing here along the Nature Coast is great. We have a very good trout bite right now in 1 to 4 feet of water.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (12/04/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing in Hernando beach is great when the weather is stable, Fishing before cold fronts will produce some great action.
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing in Hernando beach is great when the weather is stable, Fishing before cold fronts will produce some great action.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (10/16/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing is great in Hernando beach FL, the inshore and back waters along the Nature coast is filling up with red fish and trout. Reds are roaming the shallow back creeks and mangrove shorelines looking for food. Lures and live bait is working great, Top water skitter walks and spook jrs in bone and mullet colors are work great.
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing is great in Hernando beach FL, the inshore and back waters along the Nature coast is filling up with red fish and trout. Reds are roaming the shallow back creeks and mangrove shorelines looking for food. Lures and live bait is working great, Top water skitter walks and spook jrs in bone and mullet colors are work great.
Fall Fishing Report (9/29/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Fall fishing is finally here for Florida, the weather is great not to hot any more, cool mornings and evenings making it very enjoyable
[Hernando County,FL] Fall fishing is finally here for Florida, the weather is great not to hot any more, cool mornings and evenings making it very enjoyable
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (9/05/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report Capt. Josh Fritz Fishing is great here in Hernando Beach the trout action is on FIRE in 10 to 12 feet of water.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report Capt. Josh Fritz Fishing is great here in Hernando Beach the trout action is on FIRE in 10 to 12 feet of water.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (8/04/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Well summer is here and it is HOT out side. Fishing is great during the early morning hours.
[Hernando County,FL] Well summer is here and it is HOT out side. Fishing is great during the early morning hours.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (7/25/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Inshore action is great in the early morning hours and late evening hours when the temperature is cooler.
[Hernando County,FL] Inshore action is great in the early morning hours and late evening hours when the temperature is cooler.
Red Hot Fishing In Hernando Beach Fl (6/22/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing the waters of Hernando Beach FL the last week has been very good. Trout action is great in 10 to 12 feet of water on spotty bottom.
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing the waters of Hernando Beach FL the last week has been very good. Trout action is great in 10 to 12 feet of water on spotty bottom.
Great Tarpon Action (6/05/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Inshore Fishing Report Capt. Josh Fritz Fishing the flats in and around Hernando beach is great. Red fish are holding on the outside points, oyster bars, mangroves.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Inshore Fishing Report Capt. Josh Fritz Fishing the flats in and around Hernando beach is great. Red fish are holding on the outside points, oyster bars, mangroves.
Fishing Madness (5/13/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing madness is here in Hernando Beach, anglers are having a ball catching a wide variety of game fish from inshore to offshore waters.
[Hernando County,FL] Fishing madness is here in Hernando Beach, anglers are having a ball catching a wide variety of game fish from inshore to offshore waters.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (2/03/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report Chase N Tails Fishing Charters Fishing along the Nature Coast has been very good, Shallow grass flats and back country bays are holding most of our big gator trout and red fish.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Fishing Report Chase N Tails Fishing Charters Fishing along the Nature Coast has been very good, Shallow grass flats and back country bays are holding most of our big gator trout and red fish.
Hernando Beach Fishing Report (1/21/2013)
[Hernando County,FL] Well for the last week we been having some very nice weather for fishing, highs in the upper 70's and flat calm seas has made for some great fishing action.
[Hernando County,FL] Well for the last week we been having some very nice weather for fishing, highs in the upper 70's and flat calm seas has made for some great fishing action.
Its Fishing Time (10/27/2012)
[Hernando County,FL] Anglers now is the time to get out there and do some fishing. With the cooling of the Gulf waters our inshore and nearshore game fish are hungry and ready to take your offerings.
[Hernando County,FL] Anglers now is the time to get out there and do some fishing. With the cooling of the Gulf waters our inshore and nearshore game fish are hungry and ready to take your offerings.
Hot Inshore Action / Hernando Beach (10/16/2012)
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Inshore Fishing Report Chase N' Tails Fishing Charters Capt. Josh Fritz Fishing is very good right now and will only get better. Red fish are all over the back country bays and shorelines, target from Aripeka to Chassahowitzka around creeks and rocky shore lines, look for mullet school red fish love hanging around mullet so they can eat on the crabs, shrimp, and bait fish that the mullet stir up.
[Hernando County,FL] Hernando Beach Inshore Fishing Report Chase N' Tails Fishing Charters Capt. Josh Fritz Fishing is very good right now and will only get better. Red fish are all over the back country bays and shorelines, target from Aripeka to Chassahowitzka around creeks and rocky shore lines, look for mullet school red fish love hanging around mullet so they can eat on the crabs, shrimp, and bait fish that the mullet stir up.