Fishing Reports by Captain Matt Ercoli
About The Author: Captain
Company: Florida Sport Fishing Outfitters
Area Reporting: Tampa Bay to Sarasota Florida
Bio: Capt. Matt Ercoli is a premier Florida Gulf coast fishing guide and 1999 Saltwater Flats National Champion. He has assisted clients to five IGFA world records. Capt. Matt's experience and knowledge of local waters assures a successful day of fishing. Whether you prefer light tackle fishing or you're a fly-fishing purist, Capt. Matt can accommodate you. Fishing possibilities include the clear saltwater flats and mangrove backcountry from Tampa Bay & St. Petersburg to Sarasota; fishing for tarpon, snook, redfish and trout. If your preference is offshore fishing, there is permit, kingfish, grouper, little tunny, shark and more.
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Tampa Bay January Fishing Report (1/27/2013)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Super nice Weather makes for Spring like fishing!
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Super nice Weather makes for Spring like fishing!
Tampa Bay New Year Fishing Report (1/04/2013)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] The New Year rings in nice weather and good fishing for 2013.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] The New Year rings in nice weather and good fishing for 2013.
Tampa Bay Christmas Fishing Report (12/21/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] With Chridtmas right around the corner our early winter fishing couldn't be better!
[Anna Maria Island,FL] With Chridtmas right around the corner our early winter fishing couldn't be better!
Tampa Bay Thanksgiving Fishing Report (11/19/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Offshore fishing update for the November Thanksgiving fishing report.
[Tampa,FL] Offshore fishing update for the November Thanksgiving fishing report.
Tampa Bay November Fishing Report (11/15/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Perfect weather makes for perfect fishing both in-shore & off-shore, with lite boat traffic.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Perfect weather makes for perfect fishing both in-shore & off-shore, with lite boat traffic.
Tampa Bay Fall Fishing Report (10/26/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Cooler less humid days along with plenty of fish biting makes for outstanding fall fishing.
[Tampa,FL] Cooler less humid days along with plenty of fish biting makes for outstanding fall fishing.
Tampa Bay October Fishing Report (10/15/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Cooling weather makes fishing more pleasant and increases the action.
[Tampa,FL] Cooling weather makes fishing more pleasant and increases the action.
Tampa Bay September Fishing Report (9/27/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] End of summer fishing has been great on the flats and it should continue to be good as the weather cools some next month.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] End of summer fishing has been great on the flats and it should continue to be good as the weather cools some next month.
Tampa Bay July Fishing Report (7/21/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] As Tarpon Fishing Drops Off, Backwater Fishing Is Picking Up.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] As Tarpon Fishing Drops Off, Backwater Fishing Is Picking Up.
Tampa Bay June Fishing Report (6/29/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Tarpon fishing was hot before the storm hit, hope it returns to the same.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Tarpon fishing was hot before the storm hit, hope it returns to the same.
Tampa Bay Tarpon Report (5/11/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon are on fire! The tarpon invasion has begun and multipule hook ups are the norm.
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon are on fire! The tarpon invasion has begun and multipule hook ups are the norm.
Tampa Bay Tarpon Is ON!! (5/03/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Today starts the begining of our typical Tarpon run, extending thru July.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Today starts the begining of our typical Tarpon run, extending thru July.
Tampa Bay Spring Fishing Is Red Hot (4/09/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] The early warm weather has us in the middle of spring Fishing conditions with outstanding catches.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] The early warm weather has us in the middle of spring Fishing conditions with outstanding catches.
Tampa Bay March 17 Report (3/17/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Early spring fishing conditions abound From Tampa Bay to the Sarasota Area. Both inshore flats fishing and off-shore is smokin-hot.
[Tampa,FL] Early spring fishing conditions abound From Tampa Bay to the Sarasota Area. Both inshore flats fishing and off-shore is smokin-hot.
Mid March Report For Tampa Bay (3/12/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Continuing warming trend will bring spring fishing in early, and perhaps Tarpon to boot.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Continuing warming trend will bring spring fishing in early, and perhaps Tarpon to boot.
February Fishing Report (2/07/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Mild Winter Weather Provides Pleasant Fishing Opportunities
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Mild Winter Weather Provides Pleasant Fishing Opportunities
Tampa Bay Mid January Fishing Report (1/21/2012)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] With more warm weather in the forecast spring fishing should arrive soon.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] With more warm weather in the forecast spring fishing should arrive soon.
2012 Fishing Schedule & Report (1/06/2012)
[Tampa,FL] Preparing for the 2012 fishing season. We are expecting an exceptional fishing year ahead.
[Tampa,FL] Preparing for the 2012 fishing season. We are expecting an exceptional fishing year ahead.
Mid December Fishing Report (12/17/2011)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Super nice weather makes for superb fishing days out on the water.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Super nice weather makes for superb fishing days out on the water.
Tampa Bay December Fishing Report (12/09/2011)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Gorgeous Florida weather leading into winter fishing.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Gorgeous Florida weather leading into winter fishing.
Tampa Bay Thanksgiving Fishing Report (11/22/2011)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Cool Fall Weather Makes For Pleasant Fishing Conditions.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Cool Fall Weather Makes For Pleasant Fishing Conditions.
Tampa Bay November Fishing Report (11/05/2011)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Cool Fall Days & Light Boat Traffic Makes For Some Great Fishing!
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Cool Fall Days & Light Boat Traffic Makes For Some Great Fishing!
Tampa Bay September Fishing Report (9/09/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Flats Fishing Has Been Real Good With A Lot Fewer Boats On The Water.
[Tampa,FL] Flats Fishing Has Been Real Good With A Lot Fewer Boats On The Water.
Tampa Bay July Tarpon Report (7/12/2011)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] With Tarpon still in full swing July is looking the strongest in years!
[Anna Maria Island,FL] With Tarpon still in full swing July is looking the strongest in years!
Tampa Bay June Tarpon Report (6/18/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon Fishing The Best in 16 Years, Looking Strong Thru July.
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon Fishing The Best in 16 Years, Looking Strong Thru July.
Tampa Bay Tarpon Fishing Report (5/10/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The southern migration is underway here in Tampa Bay with outstanding results everyday.
[Tampa,FL] The southern migration is underway here in Tampa Bay with outstanding results everyday.
Tampa Bay April Fishing Report (4/10/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Excellent weather and an abundance of bait has fishing soaring for all species.
[Tampa,FL] Excellent weather and an abundance of bait has fishing soaring for all species.
Tampa Bay March Fishing Report (3/13/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Gorgeous days ahead brings will bring in outstanding fishing days out on the water.
[Tampa,FL] Gorgeous days ahead brings will bring in outstanding fishing days out on the water.
Anna Maria Island, Tampa Bay End of Feb. Report (2/26/2011)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] As the water Temp rises the fishing is also heating up.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] As the water Temp rises the fishing is also heating up.
Tampa Bay Spring Fishing Arrives (2/17/2011)
[Tampa,FL] With the past few warm sunny days and a 10 day forcast of the same spring fishing is about to explode here on Tampa Bay waters.
[Tampa,FL] With the past few warm sunny days and a 10 day forcast of the same spring fishing is about to explode here on Tampa Bay waters.
Tampa Bay February Fishing Report (2/10/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Warming water trends bring in spring fishing.
[Tampa,FL] Warming water trends bring in spring fishing.
Great Tampa Bay Winter Trout & Redfishing (1/28/2011)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] We are still having great success on the flats for Redfish, Trout, Black Drum and Sheepshead.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] We are still having great success on the flats for Redfish, Trout, Black Drum and Sheepshead.
Tampa Bay to Sarasota Fishing Report (1/22/2011)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] The cool front pushing thorugh now is concentrating fish into deep pools.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] The cool front pushing thorugh now is concentrating fish into deep pools.
Tampa Bay 2011 Fishing Report & Schedule (1/04/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Happy New Year to you fellow fishermen as 2011 fishing starts out with excellent days on the water.
[Tampa,FL] Happy New Year to you fellow fishermen as 2011 fishing starts out with excellent days on the water.
Tampa Bay Christmas Fishing Report (12/26/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Cold Weather Fronts Push Redfish Into Tight Winter Pods
[Tampa,FL] Cold Weather Fronts Push Redfish Into Tight Winter Pods
Holiday Fishing Great As Cold Fronts Push Through (12/16/2010)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] With the cold fronts pushing through the fish are concentrating into their winter haunts.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] With the cold fronts pushing through the fish are concentrating into their winter haunts.
Early November Fishing In Tampa Bay (11/13/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The recent cold front has pushed us into perfect fall fishing here in the Tampa Bay area.
[Tampa,FL] The recent cold front has pushed us into perfect fall fishing here in the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Bay October Fishing Report (10/16/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Cool, dry and calm fall weather ushers in great fishing.
[Tampa,FL] Cool, dry and calm fall weather ushers in great fishing.
Turning The Corner To Fall Fishing (9/30/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Fall is starting to show it's head with cooler mornings, evenings and lower humidity and leading to outstanding fiahing.
[Tampa,FL] Fall is starting to show it's head with cooler mornings, evenings and lower humidity and leading to outstanding fiahing.
September Fishing (9/16/2010)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] The weather has started to break a little ushering in great fishing.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] The weather has started to break a little ushering in great fishing.
Summer Fishing Action (8/20/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The hot days of summer brings great Red fishing.
[Tampa,FL] The hot days of summer brings great Red fishing.
August Brings Late Season Tarpon Fishing (8/06/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Even though Tarpon has tapered off there are still some late season Tarpon fishing.
[Tampa,FL] Even though Tarpon has tapered off there are still some late season Tarpon fishing.
Mid July Tarpon Fishing Still Strong (7/14/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon fishing slowed a little after the full moon but we are still getting some nice fish, just have to work a little harder at it.
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon fishing slowed a little after the full moon but we are still getting some nice fish, just have to work a little harder at it.
Tampa Bay, For The Best Tarpon Fishing In Florida (7/07/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Cooler water temps should extend Tarpon untill the end of July.
[Tampa,FL] Cooler water temps should extend Tarpon untill the end of July.
Tampa Bay June Tarpon Has Been The Best Ever (6/27/2010)
[Tampa,FL] With Favorable winds and weather holding out, Tarpon fishing is outstanding every day.
[Tampa,FL] With Favorable winds and weather holding out, Tarpon fishing is outstanding every day.
June Tarpon Update For Tampa Bay (6/12/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Larger Tarpon are showing up with multiple hookups every day, the weather and wind couldn't be better.
[Tampa,FL] Larger Tarpon are showing up with multiple hookups every day, the weather and wind couldn't be better.
Tampa Bay Tarpon (6/06/2010)
[Tampa,FL] With the perfect weather, Tarpon fishing has really turned on with good catches everyday.
[Tampa,FL] With the perfect weather, Tarpon fishing has really turned on with good catches everyday.
Tarpon Fishing In Full Swing (5/29/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Clasic stalk and cast Tarpon Fishing is going strong, couldn't be better.
[Tampa,FL] Clasic stalk and cast Tarpon Fishing is going strong, couldn't be better.
Tampa Bay Inshore and Offshore Fishing (5/13/2010)
[Tampa,FL] With increasing water temps the Tarpon migration is just around the corner.
[Tampa,FL] With increasing water temps the Tarpon migration is just around the corner.
Tarpon Fishing Is Just a Few Days Out (4/28/2010)
[Tampa,FL] With the flats and offshore fishing being so outstanding things are about to burst wide open in a few days as we add Tarpon to the menu.
[Tampa,FL] With the flats and offshore fishing being so outstanding things are about to burst wide open in a few days as we add Tarpon to the menu.