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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Hot Inshore & Offshore Fishing Around Anna Maria (4/22/2010)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Inshore & Offshore Fishing has really turned on this past week with catches of plenty of keepers on Trout,Grouper and Kingfish.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] Inshore & Offshore Fishing has really turned on this past week with catches of plenty of keepers on Trout,Grouper and Kingfish.
Spring Fishing Has Arrived (4/03/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Finally the weather has broken and the temperature has made to 80deg, the water is 70 and fishing has really turned on.
[Tampa,FL] Finally the weather has broken and the temperature has made to 80deg, the water is 70 and fishing has really turned on.
Spring Fishing Just Ahead (3/09/2010)
[Tampa,FL] With warming days the water temperature will soon follow.
[Tampa,FL] With warming days the water temperature will soon follow.
Spring Fishing Right Around The Corner (2/24/2010)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] As the water temp starts to warm fishing in the back bays will turn on strong.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] As the water temp starts to warm fishing in the back bays will turn on strong.
Fishing After The Cold Spell Rebounds Strong (1/29/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Mid winter fishing has been real good and the fishing has rebounded real strong after the cold weather we had a couple weeks ago.
[Tampa,FL] Mid winter fishing has been real good and the fishing has rebounded real strong after the cold weather we had a couple weeks ago.
Winter Fishing Has Been Real Strong (1/08/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Good winter fishing with a few exceptions on the extreme cold days.
[Tampa,FL] Good winter fishing with a few exceptions on the extreme cold days.
Early Winter Flats Fishing (12/08/2009)
[Tampa,FL] As the cold fronts push in and the water temp drops the fish are more concentrated at times.
[Tampa,FL] As the cold fronts push in and the water temp drops the fish are more concentrated at times.
Fall Weather Fishing (11/20/2009)
[Tampa,FL] With the Fall Cooling, Fishing has Picked up, a Great Time on the Water.
[Tampa,FL] With the Fall Cooling, Fishing has Picked up, a Great Time on the Water.
King Are Hot Offshore (10/27/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The cooling weather is helping the bite to heat up both inshore and offshore.
[Tampa,FL] The cooling weather is helping the bite to heat up both inshore and offshore.
The Heat Has Turned Back On (10/11/2009)
[Tampa,FL] After a short cool spell the heat's back on, along with the fishing!
[Tampa,FL] After a short cool spell the heat's back on, along with the fishing!
What's Biting In Tampa Bay (10/02/2009)
[Tampa,FL] A Breeze of Fall in The Air. With super fishing down the road.
[Tampa,FL] A Breeze of Fall in The Air. With super fishing down the road.
Summer Snook, Redfish & Trout Running Strong (8/24/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Since the tarpon Run has ended flats fishing for snook, redfish, trout & more has been real strong.
[Tampa,FL] Since the tarpon Run has ended flats fishing for snook, redfish, trout & more has been real strong.
Mid Tarpon Season Is Good (6/27/2009)
[Tampa,FL] This years Tarpon has been real good with the average size a little larger than normal.
[Tampa,FL] This years Tarpon has been real good with the average size a little larger than normal.
Tarpon Have Arrived In Tampa Bay (5/19/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon arrived on time this year by the thousands, and classic sight fishing for them is in full force.
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon arrived on time this year by the thousands, and classic sight fishing for them is in full force.
Tarpon Rolling Into The Bay (5/03/2009)
[Tampa,FL] With warmer water temperatures and calming winds the Tarpon are moving into Tampa Bay.
[Tampa,FL] With warmer water temperatures and calming winds the Tarpon are moving into Tampa Bay.
Spring Fishing (4/14/2009)
[Anna Maria Island,FL] As Spring fishing picks up and offshore inproves Tarpon is around the corner.
[Anna Maria Island,FL] As Spring fishing picks up and offshore inproves Tarpon is around the corner.
Spring Action Heating Up (4/01/2009)
[Tampa,FL] As water temps rise fishing action continues to improve. Offshore should improve if winds slack off.
[Tampa,FL] As water temps rise fishing action continues to improve. Offshore should improve if winds slack off.
Spring is Here, Great Action Ahead (3/20/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The Water Temp is Remaining Above 70 With Wild Action Ahead.
[Tampa,FL] The Water Temp is Remaining Above 70 With Wild Action Ahead.
Water Temps Heat Up (2/27/2009)
[Tampa,FL] With a warm stretch, Spring is around the corner.
[Tampa,FL] With a warm stretch, Spring is around the corner.
Double Hookups for Exciting Fishing (11/05/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Snook, Redfish & Trout is the Name of the Game entering early winter fishing.
[Tampa,FL] Snook, Redfish & Trout is the Name of the Game entering early winter fishing.
Tarpon on the Beaches (6/13/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon Migration is in full swing, May - July is the best. Sight fishing on the beaches is the best tarpon action!
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon Migration is in full swing, May - July is the best. Sight fishing on the beaches is the best tarpon action!
Tarpon Migration is on (5/14/2008)
[Tampa,FL] I have been doing well on resident tarpon and now the migration is starting to show up. Tarpon will be in full swing in days.
[Tampa,FL] I have been doing well on resident tarpon and now the migration is starting to show up. Tarpon will be in full swing in days.
Spring on The Flats (4/28/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Flats fishing is super hot with tarpon right aroun the corner.
[Tampa,FL] Flats fishing is super hot with tarpon right aroun the corner.
Late Winter Fishing (2/15/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Looking Forward to an Early Spring With Fish Remaining on the Flats.
[Tampa,FL] Looking Forward to an Early Spring With Fish Remaining on the Flats.
Holiday Report (1/28/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Fishing conditions over the holidays and for the coming year.
[Tampa,FL] Fishing conditions over the holidays and for the coming year.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report (1/21/2008)
[Tampa,FL] Holiday and January Fishing Report, whats biting in our area now.
[Tampa,FL] Holiday and January Fishing Report, whats biting in our area now.
Slowing The Fast Snook Action (2/13/2007)
[Sarasota,FL] Winter is still in the air but I can't complain too much, it feels like its going to make it into the 70's today. I guess it's a little better than sub-zero like they are having up north. It's no wonder the birds migrate south for the winter and I have to say I have been seeing a lot of ducks out on the water lately, enjoying the Florida sun.
[Sarasota,FL] Winter is still in the air but I can't complain too much, it feels like its going to make it into the 70's today. I guess it's a little better than sub-zero like they are having up north. It's no wonder the birds migrate south for the winter and I have to say I have been seeing a lot of ducks out on the water lately, enjoying the Florida sun.