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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Trout season opens Saturday Tampa Bay (12/30/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Saturday spotted sea trout season opens. Tasty white filets will see frying pans again!
[Tampa,FL] Saturday spotted sea trout season opens. Tasty white filets will see frying pans again!
Winter Scouting Tampa Bay (12/29/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Colder then normal water temps require finding new locations. Once water temps raise look for trout to feed with abandon.
[Tampa,FL] Colder then normal water temps require finding new locations. Once water temps raise look for trout to feed with abandon.
Winter action Tampa Bay (12/24/2010)
[Tampa,FL] It was just a few weeks ago we were catching Kingfish and Mackerel on the beach. The 70 degree water temps are history jump starting our winter season.
[Tampa,FL] It was just a few weeks ago we were catching Kingfish and Mackerel on the beach. The 70 degree water temps are history jump starting our winter season.
Winter Trout Tampa Bay (12/19/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Early winter cold fronts dropped Tampa Bay water temps to an unseasonable 50 degrees. Redfish and Trout love cool waters.
[Tampa,FL] Early winter cold fronts dropped Tampa Bay water temps to an unseasonable 50 degrees. Redfish and Trout love cool waters.
5 pound Trout Tampa Bay (11/26/2010)
[Tampa,FL] A quick mooving cold front arrived Friday bringing windy and rainy conditions to Tampa Bay.With winter just around the corner look for great trout action.
[Tampa,FL] A quick mooving cold front arrived Friday bringing windy and rainy conditions to Tampa Bay.With winter just around the corner look for great trout action.
Fun Day Tampa Bay (11/24/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven treated himself to a day on the water. As a charter Captain I never have enough time for me to fish!
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven treated himself to a day on the water. As a charter Captain I never have enough time for me to fish!
101 Macks Tampa Bay (11/23/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The Mackerel run continues to be red hot. Todays trip excceded more than 100 fish in 4 hours.
[Tampa,FL] The Mackerel run continues to be red hot. Todays trip excceded more than 100 fish in 4 hours.
Moon Macks (11/21/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Full Moon mack action greeted us Sunday. The great fall action continues to amaze.
[Tampa,FL] Full Moon mack action greeted us Sunday. The great fall action continues to amaze.
More Macks Tampa Bay (11/20/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The fall Spanish Mackerel action shows no signs of letting up. If you havent tried it get onto the action soon as winter is knocking at the door and will send or macks away.
[Tampa,FL] The fall Spanish Mackerel action shows no signs of letting up. If you havent tried it get onto the action soon as winter is knocking at the door and will send or macks away.
Godzilla Mackerel Tampa Bay (11/19/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The Godzilla of Spanish Mackerel have invaded local beaches. Thick schools of these speedsters mixed in with Kingfish make for exciting action.
[Tampa,FL] The Godzilla of Spanish Mackerel have invaded local beaches. Thick schools of these speedsters mixed in with Kingfish make for exciting action.
Solid snook day Tampa Bay (11/10/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven gotlucky and found a good group of snook. Mid 20" fish to pigs over 35" schooled around the Pathfinder for hours.
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven gotlucky and found a good group of snook. Mid 20" fish to pigs over 35" schooled around the Pathfinder for hours.
2010 BBI Hooked on Kids tournament (10/28/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Giving back is more important than ever. Fishing events are great fun, when they benefit kids its special.
[Tampa,FL] Giving back is more important than ever. Fishing events are great fun, when they benefit kids its special.
Big Macks Spanish and King (10/27/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Its late October and the fall migration of baitfish is in full swing. Following the bait are Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel and Bonita.
[Tampa,FL] Its late October and the fall migration of baitfish is in full swing. Following the bait are Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel and Bonita.
Kid Friendly Action Tampa Bay (10/24/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Many drag screaming brutes are here for the fall. When your anglers are young there are ample options.
[Tampa,FL] Many drag screaming brutes are here for the fall. When your anglers are young there are ample options.
Non stop Mackerel (10/24/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Even on breezy days Tampa Bay offers quality protected waters. Find the glass minnows and its game on.
[Tampa,FL] Even on breezy days Tampa Bay offers quality protected waters. Find the glass minnows and its game on.
Big Bonita Blitz Tampa Bay (10/16/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Fall means football, on Tampa Bay footballs are LT's or Little Tunny or Bonita its all the same. Tuna fight, fight and fight.
[Tampa,FL] Fall means football, on Tampa Bay footballs are LT's or Little Tunny or Bonita its all the same. Tuna fight, fight and fight.
Mack attack continuesTampa Bay (10/11/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel schools have invaded lower Tampa Bay. Mackerel and Bonita are chasing bait just off area beaches.
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel schools have invaded lower Tampa Bay. Mackerel and Bonita are chasing bait just off area beaches.
Fast action Tampa Bay (10/10/2010)
[Tampa,FL] My charter cleints varying requests. Today it was simple, he fish does not matter just keep the rods bent. Mackerel fit that bill.
[Tampa,FL] My charter cleints varying requests. Today it was simple, he fish does not matter just keep the rods bent. Mackerel fit that bill.
Fishing for Hearts Tampa Bay (10/09/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Charity fishing events are a great way to raise awareness and funds. Check out www.fishingfor hearts.com
[Tampa,FL] Charity fishing events are a great way to raise awareness and funds. Check out www.fishingfor hearts.com
Sunday Sunday Tampa bay (10/05/2010)
[Tampa,FL] When conditions dont allow for sight fishing redfish adapt and have a great day. Windy days can be very rewarding.
[Tampa,FL] When conditions dont allow for sight fishing redfish adapt and have a great day. Windy days can be very rewarding.
Big Trout Tampa Bay (10/02/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Refish were nowhere to be found but large trout made up for the day. Mackerel continue hot on local grass flats.
[Tampa,FL] Refish were nowhere to be found but large trout made up for the day. Mackerel continue hot on local grass flats.
Fall action Tampa Bay (9/30/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Fall is one of Captain Steven's favorite season. Cooler water and tons of bait has inshore speices fire up.
[Tampa,FL] Fall is one of Captain Steven's favorite season. Cooler water and tons of bait has inshore speices fire up.
Fall Redfish (9/30/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The fall redfish action is as good as I can recall. With less snook Captain Steven has focused more time of reds.
[Tampa,FL] The fall redfish action is as good as I can recall. With less snook Captain Steven has focused more time of reds.
Bonita Invasion Tampa Bay (9/25/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Little Tunny aka Bonita are outstanding game fish. Powerful runs and numerous trips around the boat are normal.
[Tampa,FL] Little Tunny aka Bonita are outstanding game fish. Powerful runs and numerous trips around the boat are normal.
Tampa Bay redfish action remains hot (9/19/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Fall means cooler temps are just around the corner in the Tampa Bay region. It also means big redfish invade lower Tampa Bay.
[Tampa,FL] Fall means cooler temps are just around the corner in the Tampa Bay region. It also means big redfish invade lower Tampa Bay.
Mega redfish action Tampa Bay (9/18/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Lower Tampa Bay is home to schools of monster redfish each fall. This year has been no exception. Schools of reds 30 to almost 40"s are chewing with reckless abandon
[Tampa,FL] Lower Tampa Bay is home to schools of monster redfish each fall. This year has been no exception. Schools of reds 30 to almost 40"s are chewing with reckless abandon
Lots of snook Tampa Bay (9/04/2010)
[Tampa,FL] I had one of my best snook days this year. Trout and mackerel continue hot with amazing numbers.
[Tampa,FL] I had one of my best snook days this year. Trout and mackerel continue hot with amazing numbers.
Big Reds (9/03/2010)
[Tampa,FL] September on Tampa Bay means big redfish. Its time to hunt redfish 40-50"s. Spawning schools bring trophy fish every year.
[Tampa,FL] September on Tampa Bay means big redfish. Its time to hunt redfish 40-50"s. Spawning schools bring trophy fish every year.
Jacks and more Jacks (8/29/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Big schools of Jacks are roaming Tampa Bay. It common to have several Jacks all fighting for the same bait!
[Tampa,FL] Big schools of Jacks are roaming Tampa Bay. It common to have several Jacks all fighting for the same bait!
Tampa Bay bite remains hot (8/25/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Fishing for mixed species is as good as it gets. Recent trips are yielding non stop action before noon.
[Tampa,FL] Fishing for mixed species is as good as it gets. Recent trips are yielding non stop action before noon.
Summer options Tampa Bay (8/12/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Light tackle action is red hot. The summer time bite has is in full swing. Tarpon are still available, snook are still a challenge.
[Tampa,FL] Light tackle action is red hot. The summer time bite has is in full swing. Tarpon are still available, snook are still a challenge.
Little anglers score big on Tampa Bay (8/05/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Kids & fishing are as good as it gets. Mix in easier targets such as trout, mackerel and sharks and you have a great day on hand.
[Tampa,FL] Kids & fishing are as good as it gets. Mix in easier targets such as trout, mackerel and sharks and you have a great day on hand.
Fast action Tampa Bay (8/01/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Variety, variety and more variety is summertime on Tampa Bay. Combined with fast action the summertime bite is in full swing.
[Tampa,FL] Variety, variety and more variety is summertime on Tampa Bay. Combined with fast action the summertime bite is in full swing.
Red hot action Tampa bay (7/31/2010)
[Tampa,FL] A mix of trout, mackerel, ladyfish and sharks makes for a fun day. Red hot non stop action on these feisty speedsters is a blast.
[Tampa,FL] A mix of trout, mackerel, ladyfish and sharks makes for a fun day. Red hot non stop action on these feisty speedsters is a blast.
Hot weather hot bite Tampa Bay (7/26/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The weathers hot the trout action is even hotter. Periods of non stop action on lures and live bait is the norm.
[Tampa,FL] The weathers hot the trout action is even hotter. Periods of non stop action on lures and live bait is the norm.
Summer Bite Tampa Bay (7/21/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Summer patterns are in full swing with several surprises. Fish early and late as its more comfortable for the fish and anglers.
[Tampa,FL] Summer patterns are in full swing with several surprises. Fish early and late as its more comfortable for the fish and anglers.
Cobia & mixed bag Tampa Bay (7/11/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay is home to many many species. It's not unusual on some trips to land over 10 variuos fish in several hours.
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay is home to many many species. It's not unusual on some trips to land over 10 variuos fish in several hours.
New Moon Options Tampa Bay (7/09/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The new moon brings ripping tides which turns on the bite. Tampa Bay inshore fishing can explode with moving water. Like magic many good things happen.
[Tampa,FL] The new moon brings ripping tides which turns on the bite. Tampa Bay inshore fishing can explode with moving water. Like magic many good things happen.
Rain swept Tampa Bay (7/06/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Winds, rain, and cool temperatures dampened the holiday weekend. Bait was a struggle but fishing was fun.
[Tampa,FL] Winds, rain, and cool temperatures dampened the holiday weekend. Bait was a struggle but fishing was fun.
Redfish Redfish Redfish Tampa Bay (6/30/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The title says it all. Last weeks redfish bite was off the charts. Large schools of big over the slot redfish chewed with abandon.
[Tampa,FL] The title says it all. Last weeks redfish bite was off the charts. Large schools of big over the slot redfish chewed with abandon.
Bonita Bonanza Tampa Bay (6/26/2010)
[Tampa,FL] A long run offshore is not required to catch 10-15 pound Bonita. These football shaped gamesters are awesome on light tackle.
[Tampa,FL] A long run offshore is not required to catch 10-15 pound Bonita. These football shaped gamesters are awesome on light tackle.
Change is coming Tampa Bay (6/16/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Summer patterns are in full swing. Patterns are changing and its important to make these adjustments.
[Tampa,FL] Summer patterns are in full swing. Patterns are changing and its important to make these adjustments.
Fast action Tampa Bay (6/13/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay is warm and the action is red hot. Snook, redfish, trout, mackerel, sharks and tarpon and that's just the inshore scene.
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay is warm and the action is red hot. Snook, redfish, trout, mackerel, sharks and tarpon and that's just the inshore scene.
Fishy day Tampa Bay (6/12/2010)
[Tampa,FL] So many options in and around Tampa Bay. Take your pick Tarpon Snook Redfish Trout Mackerel Cobia Sharks.
[Tampa,FL] So many options in and around Tampa Bay. Take your pick Tarpon Snook Redfish Trout Mackerel Cobia Sharks.
Saved by sharks Tampa Bay (6/07/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Saturday's winds made for challenging conditions. Making the right adjustments saves our day.
[Tampa,FL] Saturday's winds made for challenging conditions. Making the right adjustments saves our day.
Snook action Tampa Bay (5/30/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Saturday morning ended up a snook scouting trip. After the winter freeze our snook population remains a mystery.
[Tampa,FL] Saturday morning ended up a snook scouting trip. After the winter freeze our snook population remains a mystery.
Redfish Trout Mackerel and Tarpon (5/27/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay has many options in May. here is a look at Saturdays trip catching a mixed bag.
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay has many options in May. here is a look at Saturdays trip catching a mixed bag.
Tarpon Magic (5/26/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Boca Grande did not let us down with 3 tarpon hooked in 4 hours of fishing. Sight fishing silver kings on the beach is as good as it gets.
[Tampa,FL] Boca Grande did not let us down with 3 tarpon hooked in 4 hours of fishing. Sight fishing silver kings on the beach is as good as it gets.
Monster Mackerel Tampa Bay (5/26/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel the size of kingfish are showing up in lower Tampa Bay. These amazing speedsters over 30" are awesome on light tackle.
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel the size of kingfish are showing up in lower Tampa Bay. These amazing speedsters over 30" are awesome on light tackle.
Slow start solid finish Tampa Bay (5/14/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The bite was like a yo yo, up and down. Hot N Cold there was no rhyme or reason to the pattern.
[Tampa,FL] The bite was like a yo yo, up and down. Hot N Cold there was no rhyme or reason to the pattern.