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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Spinner sharks Tampa Bay (5/11/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Spinner sharks 3-4' long are feeding heavily on lower Tampa Bay grass flats. The same area holding mackerel is holding these acrobatic sharks.
[Tampa,FL] Spinner sharks 3-4' long are feeding heavily on lower Tampa Bay grass flats. The same area holding mackerel is holding these acrobatic sharks.
Take a kid fishing (5/09/2010)
[Tampa,FL] I had the pleasure of meeting Rob and his son Luke on Fridays charter. Its always a thrill to watch kids catch a fish.
[Tampa,FL] I had the pleasure of meeting Rob and his son Luke on Fridays charter. Its always a thrill to watch kids catch a fish.
More Mackerel Tampa Bay (5/09/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel 20-25" speedsters have set up camp on Tampa Bay. On light tackle these drag screaming missiles are tons of fun.
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel 20-25" speedsters have set up camp on Tampa Bay. On light tackle these drag screaming missiles are tons of fun.
Sight fishing tips (5/05/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Seeing your target is critical to your angling success. Cutting the glare not only helps locate fish it also eliminates headaches.
[Tampa,FL] Seeing your target is critical to your angling success. Cutting the glare not only helps locate fish it also eliminates headaches.
Redfish charters Tampa Bay (5/03/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Redfish are one of the glamor fish and part of the Grand Slam on Tampa Bay.These golden bruisers and be very perplexing at times and very easy at others.
[Tampa,FL] Redfish are one of the glamor fish and part of the Grand Slam on Tampa Bay.These golden bruisers and be very perplexing at times and very easy at others.
Snook Redfish Trout Grand Slam (4/30/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Here's a quick look at this weeks Hooked on Education fishing tournament. Great cause, super event with many fun anglers.
[Tampa,FL] Here's a quick look at this weeks Hooked on Education fishing tournament. Great cause, super event with many fun anglers.
Redfish TV Show (4/29/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Filming a new TV show was a thrill for this Captain. Being in front of the camera VS taking the pictures was a big change for Captain Steven
[Tampa,FL] Filming a new TV show was a thrill for this Captain. Being in front of the camera VS taking the pictures was a big change for Captain Steven
Flats Fishing Tampa Bay (4/28/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Catching a Grand Slam is special on Tampa Bay Inshore waters. Snook Redfish and Trout make up the Big 3 or Grand Slam.
[Tampa,FL] Catching a Grand Slam is special on Tampa Bay Inshore waters. Snook Redfish and Trout make up the Big 3 or Grand Slam.
Hooked on education (4/24/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Great cause for anglers. Charity tournaments are great ways to give back.
[Tampa,FL] Great cause for anglers. Charity tournaments are great ways to give back.
The Big 3 (4/24/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Learn how to catch crafty snook and savy redfish quickly. Guides are a great way to learn even if you have your own boat.
[Tampa,FL] Learn how to catch crafty snook and savy redfish quickly. Guides are a great way to learn even if you have your own boat.
TAMCO Foundation Event (4/19/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Take a minute and go to TAMCO Foundation website and help this great cause. This years event was fun as always.
[Tampa,FL] Take a minute and go to TAMCO Foundation website and help this great cause. This years event was fun as always.
Monster Reds Tampa Bay (4/19/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Saturday was my best redfish day this year. Large redfish were fat, happy and willing to inhale every white bait tossed into the school.
[Tampa,FL] Saturday was my best redfish day this year. Large redfish were fat, happy and willing to inhale every white bait tossed into the school.
Macks for Kids (4/15/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Kids love quick action. Mackerel make great sport on light action. Fun for all.
[Tampa,FL] Kids love quick action. Mackerel make great sport on light action. Fun for all.
Windy Tampa Bay (4/10/2010)
[Tampa,FL] When the wind blows seek clean waters. Trout do not tolerate murky water conditions.
[Tampa,FL] When the wind blows seek clean waters. Trout do not tolerate murky water conditions.
Mixed Bag Tampa Bay (4/08/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Thursdays trip was limited by winds but my anglers weren't deterred. They may have been new anglers but looked like pro's.
[Tampa,FL] Thursdays trip was limited by winds but my anglers weren't deterred. They may have been new anglers but looked like pro's.
Mack attack Tampa Bay (4/07/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel are invading Tampa Bay. These sleek speedsters are following the bait schools moving into the bay.
[Tampa,FL] Mackerel are invading Tampa Bay. These sleek speedsters are following the bait schools moving into the bay.
Tuff Day Tampa Bay (4/05/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Drum were missing, snook and reds would not chew and so the day went. Trout once again save the day.
[Tampa,FL] Drum were missing, snook and reds would not chew and so the day went. Trout once again save the day.
Drum Beat (it) Big Mack Large Ladies (4/05/2010)
[Tampa,FL] All good things must end. The drum are done for another year. Water temps are rising, looks for the action to break loose anytime.
[Tampa,FL] All good things must end. The drum are done for another year. Water temps are rising, looks for the action to break loose anytime.
Nolan's 50 pound drum (3/31/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The Black Drum action is as good as it gets. Several schools of drum 35 to over 50 pounds are cruising the flats in lower Tampa Bay.
[Tampa,FL] The Black Drum action is as good as it gets. Several schools of drum 35 to over 50 pounds are cruising the flats in lower Tampa Bay.
Spring time Tampa Bay (3/28/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Finally spring has sprung. Comfortable days and mild nights has the action heating up.
[Tampa,FL] Finally spring has sprung. Comfortable days and mild nights has the action heating up.
Redfish wakeup Tampa Bay (3/24/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Redfish are getting happy and pushing onto local flats. Black Drum are awesome and snook are showing up. Spring is finally started.
[Tampa,FL] Redfish are getting happy and pushing onto local flats. Black Drum are awesome and snook are showing up. Spring is finally started.
Monster Drum Tampa Bay (3/14/2010)
[Tampa,FL] 30-40 pound drum are crusing Tampa Bay flats. Amazing sight watching these brutes tail.
[Tampa,FL] 30-40 pound drum are crusing Tampa Bay flats. Amazing sight watching these brutes tail.
Outdoor Expo (3/05/2010)
[Tampa,FL] This weekends outdoor Expo is a must see for all sportsman. Spring is right around the corner be ready to hit the water.
[Tampa,FL] This weekends outdoor Expo is a must see for all sportsman. Spring is right around the corner be ready to hit the water.
Trout Ladyfish Peilcans (3/02/2010)
[Tampa,FL] With a hint of spring in the air we set out hunting sea trout. The bonus was large Ladyfish and pelicans!
[Tampa,FL] With a hint of spring in the air we set out hunting sea trout. The bonus was large Ladyfish and pelicans!
Big trout bite (2/28/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Large trout are finally showing up in good numbers. Turtle grass flats 2-5' deep is home for these big boys.
[Tampa,FL] Large trout are finally showing up in good numbers. Turtle grass flats 2-5' deep is home for these big boys.
Lower Tampa Bay updates (2/27/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Look deep, fish slow. Trout are stagged in deep holes and inch up on grass flats on the warmer days. Redfish are starting to come alive along oyster bars.
[Tampa,FL] Look deep, fish slow. Trout are stagged in deep holes and inch up on grass flats on the warmer days. Redfish are starting to come alive along oyster bars.
Nice trout action Tampa Bay (2/21/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Sunday the weather finally was nice, sadly I had no charter. I took the day to check out new spots and enjoy the sunshine.
[Tampa,FL] Sunday the weather finally was nice, sadly I had no charter. I took the day to check out new spots and enjoy the sunshine.
Trout mainstay Tampa Bay (2/20/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Pleasant weather make a return to Tampa Bay. The water is still very chilly at 55 degrees. Longer days and warmer tempertures will turn on the bite.
[Tampa,FL] Pleasant weather make a return to Tampa Bay. The water is still very chilly at 55 degrees. Longer days and warmer tempertures will turn on the bite.
Tampa Bay coming soon (2/17/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The amazing Spring bite on Tampa Bay is just around the corner. Looks for big changes as warming waters trun on the bite.
[Tampa,FL] The amazing Spring bite on Tampa Bay is just around the corner. Looks for big changes as warming waters trun on the bite.
Trout Trout and more trout (2/14/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Tampa bays trout action is as good as it gets. Spotted sea trout to 16" are stacking up on local grass flats.
[Tampa,FL] Tampa bays trout action is as good as it gets. Spotted sea trout to 16" are stacking up on local grass flats.
Cold weather Hot Trout action Tampa Bay (2/14/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Enough is enough, time for Mother Nature to bless Tampa Bay with some decent weather. When you can get out the trout bite is good. Use caution on windy days!
[Tampa,FL] Enough is enough, time for Mother Nature to bless Tampa Bay with some decent weather. When you can get out the trout bite is good. Use caution on windy days!
Redfish Trout afternnon (2/01/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Late morning are a good time to start on cold winter days. During Tampa Bays cooler days its wise to let the fish warm up.
[Tampa,FL] Late morning are a good time to start on cold winter days. During Tampa Bays cooler days its wise to let the fish warm up.
Tampa Bay windy trout action (1/30/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Tuff tuff tuff conditions greeted Saturdays charter. With limited areas to run to and a low tide we searched deep pockets of water.
[Tampa,FL] Tuff tuff tuff conditions greeted Saturdays charter. With limited areas to run to and a low tide we searched deep pockets of water.
Tampa Bay fish sense (1/28/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Tricks of the trade, how to score on inshore water and flats. Keeping a log is a great way to start.
[Tampa,FL] Tricks of the trade, how to score on inshore water and flats. Keeping a log is a great way to start.
Winter bite Tampa bay (1/24/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Winter means a great sea trout bite on Tampa Bay. Scouting new locations after the recent frezze plays a big role keeping my clienets on the bite.
[Tampa,FL] Winter means a great sea trout bite on Tampa Bay. Scouting new locations after the recent frezze plays a big role keeping my clienets on the bite.
Tampa Bay Sea Trout (1/24/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Take advanatge of what Mother Nature has to offer. Chasing snook, even redfish has been a challenge the last few weeks. Trout and sheepshead are readily available.
[Tampa,FL] Take advanatge of what Mother Nature has to offer. Chasing snook, even redfish has been a challenge the last few weeks. Trout and sheepshead are readily available.
Tampa Bay warms up (1/18/2010)
[Tampa,FL] The recent cold snap is over and the bite is slowly improving. Trout and ladyfish were willing to eat today.
[Tampa,FL] The recent cold snap is over and the bite is slowly improving. Trout and ladyfish were willing to eat today.
Tuff day lower Tampa Bay (1/16/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Today's report is Captain Steven's first day on the water since the cold front. The bite was tuff to say the least.
[Tampa,FL] Today's report is Captain Steven's first day on the water since the cold front. The bite was tuff to say the least.
Take stock (1/12/2010)
[Tampa,FL] When Mother Natures keeps you off the water its time to take stock in your gear and tackle. Use your down time wisley.
[Tampa,FL] When Mother Natures keeps you off the water its time to take stock in your gear and tackle. Use your down time wisley.
Counting Sheep (1/03/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Winter on Tampa Bay means Sheep Head season is at hand. Each winter these bait stealing striped convict fish invade Tampa Bay.
[Tampa,FL] Winter on Tampa Bay means Sheep Head season is at hand. Each winter these bait stealing striped convict fish invade Tampa Bay.
First trip 2010 (1/02/2010)
[Tampa,FL] Mother Nature send another cold front into the Tampa Bay area New Years Day. Weather limited areas we could fish,having options for these type days is crucial. A good guide always has these spots mapped out.
[Tampa,FL] Mother Nature send another cold front into the Tampa Bay area New Years Day. Weather limited areas we could fish,having options for these type days is crucial. A good guide always has these spots mapped out.
New Years Eve Grand Slam (1/01/2010)
[Tampa,FL] It may be December but the bite was more like spring. Simple changes in tactics will keep you on the bite all winter.
[Tampa,FL] It may be December but the bite was more like spring. Simple changes in tactics will keep you on the bite all winter.
Tampa Bay winter options (12/29/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Flexibilty is key during the winter months. Snook are feeding when the water temperature exceeds 66. When the temps drop and wind blows focus on rivers and canals.
[Tampa,FL] Flexibilty is key during the winter months. Snook are feeding when the water temperature exceeds 66. When the temps drop and wind blows focus on rivers and canals.
Tampa Bay Winter Wonderland (12/23/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Between cold fronts fishing has been good to outstanding. Snook, Redfish and Jacks all put the feedback on. Great days and great action.
[Tampa,FL] Between cold fronts fishing has been good to outstanding. Snook, Redfish and Jacks all put the feedback on. Great days and great action.
Tampa Bay turns ugly (12/13/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Wind, wind and more wind cut short Fridays trip. Winds forecasted at 15 to 18 grew to 20-25+. Play it safe call it a day as Tampa Bay will quickly return to great fishing conditions.
[Tampa,FL] Wind, wind and more wind cut short Fridays trip. Winds forecasted at 15 to 18 grew to 20-25+. Play it safe call it a day as Tampa Bay will quickly return to great fishing conditions.
Early winter on Tampa Bay (12/09/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Recent winds and cool temps have kept anglers off the water. Between fronts the bite is solid. Grouper are all over the flats and channels.
[Tampa,FL] Recent winds and cool temps have kept anglers off the water. Between fronts the bite is solid. Grouper are all over the flats and channels.
Tampa Bay Mix (11/29/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Today was a good example of just some of the options Central Florida inshore waters have to offer.Baits plentiful with many fish looking to stock up for winter.
[Tampa,FL] Today was a good example of just some of the options Central Florida inshore waters have to offer.Baits plentiful with many fish looking to stock up for winter.
Rainy Florida (11/25/2009)
[Tampa,FL] St. Petersburg's famous sunny, warm weather went south today. Here's a look at a dismal day.
[Tampa,FL] St. Petersburg's famous sunny, warm weather went south today. Here's a look at a dismal day.
Last second charter (11/22/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Today was to be a boat cleaning day. It ended up with a last minute charter with lots of action.
[Tampa,FL] Today was to be a boat cleaning day. It ended up with a last minute charter with lots of action.
Rapid action Tampa Bay Florida (11/22/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Winter is at our doorstep and the action relfects the great conditions. Many options available snook redfish grouper flounder mackerel.
[Tampa,FL] Winter is at our doorstep and the action relfects the great conditions. Many options available snook redfish grouper flounder mackerel.