Fishing Reports by Captain Steven Markovich
About The Author: Captain
Company: On The mark Charters
Area Reporting: Tampa Bay
Bio: Capt. Steven Light tackle fishing at its finest. Tarpon, redfish, snook, cobia, trout and other exciting game fish. Day or Night join USCG licensed Capt. Steven of On The Mark charters for an incredible day on Tampa Bay. Beautiful scenery and wildlife, Dolphin, Manatees, Egrets and Ibis are just some of the wildlife you may see. Book a charter today!
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Big Redfish Tampa Bay (9/03/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Every fall jumbo redfish invade the passes and flats of lower Tampa Bay. Take your timeand make long casts and you will keep the school happy.
[Tampa,FL] Every fall jumbo redfish invade the passes and flats of lower Tampa Bay. Take your timeand make long casts and you will keep the school happy.
Redfish and more Tampa Bay (8/31/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Windy days present challenges for anglers. Take advantage of Islands and canals to find smooth sailing.
[Tampa,FL] Windy days present challenges for anglers. Take advantage of Islands and canals to find smooth sailing.
Non stop action Tampa Bay (8/22/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Local waters are warm the action is red hot. Deep grass flats are loaded with small baitfish. Trout Jacks Sharks are all at the dinner table.
[Tampa,FL] Local waters are warm the action is red hot. Deep grass flats are loaded with small baitfish. Trout Jacks Sharks are all at the dinner table.
F150 Ecoboost Goes Under Water At Boat Ramp (8/19/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Boating is not without its risk. Saftey is key for a great day on the water.
[Tampa,FL] Boating is not without its risk. Saftey is key for a great day on the water.
Great Kids Tampa Bay (8/15/2011)
[Tampa,FL] As Captain Billy Nobles always says Do yourself a favor and take a kid fishing. Sunday I had the pleasure of spending the morning with two fine young men.
[Tampa,FL] As Captain Billy Nobles always says Do yourself a favor and take a kid fishing. Sunday I had the pleasure of spending the morning with two fine young men.
Redfish Action Tampa Bay (8/15/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Residential redfish 20-23" are very active. Schools of large 30" redfish have been more challenging to find day to day. Slighty cooler water has helped the local bite.
[Tampa,FL] Residential redfish 20-23" are very active. Schools of large 30" redfish have been more challenging to find day to day. Slighty cooler water has helped the local bite.
Redfish Trout Sharks Tampa Bay (8/13/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Kids get bored quickly so keep things simple. Choose easy targets like trout or ladyfish.
[Tampa,FL] Kids get bored quickly so keep things simple. Choose easy targets like trout or ladyfish.
Summer Slam Tampa Bay (8/06/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Fish early or late and beat the heat. Redfish schools are roaming local flats.
[Tampa,FL] Fish early or late and beat the heat. Redfish schools are roaming local flats.
Kids Fish & Fun Tampa Bay (7/19/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Its allabout keeping things fun when teaching children how to fish. Keep rods bent and trips short.Keep these simple tips in mind and you will have a fishing partner for life.
[Tampa,FL] Its allabout keeping things fun when teaching children how to fish. Keep rods bent and trips short.Keep these simple tips in mind and you will have a fishing partner for life.
Tampa Bay Snook (7/16/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Snook appear to be making a comeback after the freeze of 2 years ago. It's nice seeing healthy fish young and old.
[Tampa,FL] Snook appear to be making a comeback after the freeze of 2 years ago. It's nice seeing healthy fish young and old.
Snook Redfish action Tampa Bay (6/18/2011)
[Tampa,FL] It was fun day chasing snook and redfish after weeks of non stop tarpon fishing. The bite was challlenging but my anglers made the most of it.
[Tampa,FL] It was fun day chasing snook and redfish after weeks of non stop tarpon fishing. The bite was challlenging but my anglers made the most of it.
Tampa Bay Tarpon fast action (6/13/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The 2011 Tarpon season continues with super action. Local passes, bridges and beaches are holding big numbers of Tarpon.
[Tampa,FL] The 2011 Tarpon season continues with super action. Local passes, bridges and beaches are holding big numbers of Tarpon.
Tarpon Explossion Tampa Bay (6/11/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Its prime Tarpon season on Tampa Bay and area beaches. May was good and June has been outstanding.
[Tampa,FL] Its prime Tarpon season on Tampa Bay and area beaches. May was good and June has been outstanding.
Red hot Tarpon and Cobia Tampa Bay (6/09/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Cobia have arrived in big numbers. Beaches, bridges and range markers are Cobia Condos. Tarpon are all over the region. Local Bridges and beaches are loaded.
[Tampa,FL] Cobia have arrived in big numbers. Beaches, bridges and range markers are Cobia Condos. Tarpon are all over the region. Local Bridges and beaches are loaded.
Missed Tarpon Tampa Bay (5/23/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The Tarpon bite has been good all month. Today the Silver Kings got lock jaw and would not chew.
[Tampa,FL] The Tarpon bite has been good all month. Today the Silver Kings got lock jaw and would not chew.
Kid friendly Tampa Bay (5/11/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven fishes seasoned anglers looking to tame the Silver King to children looking for anything to bend a rod.
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven fishes seasoned anglers looking to tame the Silver King to children looking for anything to bend a rod.
FRLA Tournament (5/03/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Grand Slam tournaments snook redfish and trout. Tuesdays bite was sluggish ealry better with the outgoing tide.
[Tampa,FL] Grand Slam tournaments snook redfish and trout. Tuesdays bite was sluggish ealry better with the outgoing tide.
40 inch redfish tampa bay (5/03/2011)
[Tampa,FL] By luck Captain Steven came upon a school of monster redfish. Our baits were crushed and a long fight began.
[Tampa,FL] By luck Captain Steven came upon a school of monster redfish. Our baits were crushed and a long fight began.
Wind blown Tampa Bay (5/01/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Here is a look at the challenges high winds and dirty water. Remember trout will shut down in turbid waters.
[Tampa,FL] Here is a look at the challenges high winds and dirty water. Remember trout will shut down in turbid waters.
Gator Trout Tampa Bay (4/24/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The big over 20" spotted sea trout action on lower Tampa Bay is hot. Saturday catching trout over 20" was common!
[Tampa,FL] The big over 20" spotted sea trout action on lower Tampa Bay is hot. Saturday catching trout over 20" was common!
Hooked on Education Grand Slam Tournament (4/23/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay Grand Slam Grand Slam features Snook Redfish Trout. Catching all 3 can be a challenge made even harder by the depletion of snook due to the freeze of 2009.
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay Grand Slam Grand Slam features Snook Redfish Trout. Catching all 3 can be a challenge made even harder by the depletion of snook due to the freeze of 2009.
TAMCO Grand Slam Torunament (4/15/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The TAMCO Grand Slam event is all about giving back to our heros. Wind limted the areas we could fish.
[Tampa,FL] The TAMCO Grand Slam event is all about giving back to our heros. Wind limted the areas we could fish.
Incredible action Tampa Bay (4/09/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Non stop beach action has started. Light winds have bait tight to area beaches with kingfish in tow.
[Tampa,FL] Non stop beach action has started. Light winds have bait tight to area beaches with kingfish in tow.
Jude's first fish Tampa Bay (4/07/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Watching children cath thier first fish is special.Watching my grandson catch his first fish was amazing.
[Tampa,FL] Watching children cath thier first fish is special.Watching my grandson catch his first fish was amazing.
Tampa Bay action 4/3 (4/07/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The recent storms that dumped 5" of rain made a mess of local grass flats. Finding clear water was key.
[Tampa,FL] The recent storms that dumped 5" of rain made a mess of local grass flats. Finding clear water was key.
Gator Trou & more Tampa Bay (3/27/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Spending a day on the water watching children interact with nature is awesome. Saturday I watched a 6 and 9 year old catch fish after fish.
[Tampa,FL] Spending a day on the water watching children interact with nature is awesome. Saturday I watched a 6 and 9 year old catch fish after fish.
Tampa Bay Mix (3/26/2011)
[Tampa,FL] There are many inshore options on Tampa Bay. Redfish snook trout mackerel. Soon Tarpon Kingfish and Bonita.
[Tampa,FL] There are many inshore options on Tampa Bay. Redfish snook trout mackerel. Soon Tarpon Kingfish and Bonita.
Great mix Tampa Bay (3/25/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay is home to a great variety of fish. Today was all about catching them all!
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay is home to a great variety of fish. Today was all about catching them all!
Big Macks are back Tampa Bay (3/18/2011)
[Tampa,FL] With warming waters and the arrival of bait it means its time for Big Macks. These speesters arrive every spring and are great gamefish.
[Tampa,FL] With warming waters and the arrival of bait it means its time for Big Macks. These speesters arrive every spring and are great gamefish.
Redfish and more Redfish Tampa Bay (3/14/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The red hot redfish actions continues on Tampa Bay. Warming weather will usher in bait followed by mackerel and kingfish.
[Tampa,FL] The red hot redfish actions continues on Tampa Bay. Warming weather will usher in bait followed by mackerel and kingfish.
Non stop redfish Tampa Bay (3/12/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The day after a cold front can be slow. Today was fish after fish after fish.
[Tampa,FL] The day after a cold front can be slow. Today was fish after fish after fish.
Spring 2011 Tampa Bay (3/06/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Every year you can feel the excitement in the air. Here is a look ahead for Tampa bay.
[Tampa,FL] Every year you can feel the excitement in the air. Here is a look ahead for Tampa bay.
Hot action Tampa Bay 2/26 (2/27/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Warming water temps have ignited the bite on Tampa Bay. Redfish and Trout are feeding heavy.
[Tampa,FL] Warming water temps have ignited the bite on Tampa Bay. Redfish and Trout are feeding heavy.
Giant Drum Redfish Trout Mackerel and more Tampa Bay (2/20/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Picture perfect weather and great action was todays theme. Baits arriving day by day its all good.
[Tampa,FL] Picture perfect weather and great action was todays theme. Baits arriving day by day its all good.
More Giant DrumTampa Bay 2/19 (2/19/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The crazy Giant Drum visited is underway for 2011. Small baits are showing up as are Mackerel.
[Tampa,FL] The crazy Giant Drum visited is underway for 2011. Small baits are showing up as are Mackerel.
Giant Drum return to Tampa Bay (2/19/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The wait has ended with the arrival of the giant drum. Many anglers catch their largest fish ever during the crazy 4-6 weeks season.
[Tampa,FL] The wait has ended with the arrival of the giant drum. Many anglers catch their largest fish ever during the crazy 4-6 weeks season.
Winter returns Tampa Bay (2/12/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Winters chill returned with cool temps and brisk north winds. Canals are great options to stay out of the winds.
[Tampa,FL] Winters chill returned with cool temps and brisk north winds. Canals are great options to stay out of the winds.
Big trout skinny water Tampa Bay (2/06/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Large sea trout are cruising shallow grass flats. Fish skinny for trout over 20".
[Tampa,FL] Large sea trout are cruising shallow grass flats. Fish skinny for trout over 20".
Pea soup Fog Tampa Bay (2/05/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The weather wasthe main theme of todays trip. Pea soup fog made for a last minute change of plans.
[Tampa,FL] The weather wasthe main theme of todays trip. Pea soup fog made for a last minute change of plans.
Monster sheepshead Redfish and Trout Tampa Bay (2/04/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Fish or no fish a day on the water is always to be enjoyed. My 4 anglers today had the perfect attitudes and as a resuly caught plenty.
[Tampa,FL] Fish or no fish a day on the water is always to be enjoyed. My 4 anglers today had the perfect attitudes and as a resuly caught plenty.
Redfish action remains hot Tampa Bay (1/30/2011)
[Tampa,FL] The last 3 weeks catching redfish has been red hot. Catching 20-30 and as many as 100 in a day.
[Tampa,FL] The last 3 weeks catching redfish has been red hot. Catching 20-30 and as many as 100 in a day.
Large redfish Tampa Bay (1/29/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Low tide redfish action continues to thrill many anglers. Schools of redfish are schooling in deep warm water and chewing like crazy.
[Tampa,FL] Low tide redfish action continues to thrill many anglers. Schools of redfish are schooling in deep warm water and chewing like crazy.
Wind blown options Tampa Bay (1/28/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Winter winds can make navigating a challenege. Staying tucked in local canals offers numerous options.
[Tampa,FL] Winter winds can make navigating a challenege. Staying tucked in local canals offers numerous options.
100 Redfish Sunday Tampa Bay (1/16/2011)
[Tampa,FL] It all came together Sunday morning with non stop redfish action. Redfish schooled up in deep cuts and were willing to chew.
[Tampa,FL] It all came together Sunday morning with non stop redfish action. Redfish schooled up in deep cuts and were willing to chew.
Chilly Tampa Bay (1/15/2011)
[Tampa,FL] 52 degree water had fish sluggish after the last cold front. Slow presentations are key.
[Tampa,FL] 52 degree water had fish sluggish after the last cold front. Slow presentations are key.
Jan Mix Tampa Bay (1/09/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Chilly water continues and the bite changes from day to day. Everthing from great to fair to slow. Her's a look at Sunday.
[Tampa,FL] Chilly water continues and the bite changes from day to day. Everthing from great to fair to slow. Her's a look at Sunday.
Counting Sheep Tampa Bay (1/08/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Winter time means abudant sheepshead. This tuff fish loves the cold.
[Tampa,FL] Winter time means abudant sheepshead. This tuff fish loves the cold.
Inshore Charters seeing RED Tampa Bay (1/03/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Docks in residential canals can be a bonanza for winter redfish action. Deep warmer water keeps fish bunched up and ready to eat.
[Tampa,FL] Docks in residential canals can be a bonanza for winter redfish action. Deep warmer water keeps fish bunched up and ready to eat.
Jan 1 2011 Tampa Bay (1/02/2011)
[Tampa,FL] Happy New Year! The new year started with tons of fishing but not much catching.
[Tampa,FL] Happy New Year! The new year started with tons of fishing but not much catching.
End Of 2010 Tampa Fishing Report (12/31/2010)
[Tampa,FL] 2010 ended with beautiful day but sluggish action.Look for things to bust lose with a warming trend.Catchs of 30 to 50 trout will be common.
[Tampa,FL] 2010 ended with beautiful day but sluggish action.Look for things to bust lose with a warming trend.Catchs of 30 to 50 trout will be common.