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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Snook Updates (6/15/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Take time to explore new fishing holes. It will pay big dividends in the long run.
[Tampa,FL] Take time to explore new fishing holes. It will pay big dividends in the long run.
Beach Snook (6/14/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Snook on the beaches are big and hungry. Large female snook are feeding heavily for the upcoming spawn.
[Tampa,FL] Snook on the beaches are big and hungry. Large female snook are feeding heavily for the upcoming spawn.
Seeing is not catching (6/13/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Lots of snook, very little action. We spotted hundreds of snook but they just did not want to play.
[Tampa,FL] Lots of snook, very little action. We spotted hundreds of snook but they just did not want to play.
MOSNTER BLUE MARLIN & SNOOK (6/11/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Check out the diverse report. Huge Blue Marlin to snook.
[Tampa,FL] Check out the diverse report. Huge Blue Marlin to snook.
Night Snookin (6/09/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Night time is always the right time for snook. It's also cooler and less crowded.
[Tampa,FL] Night time is always the right time for snook. It's also cooler and less crowded.
Snook inside and out (6/08/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Snook on the beach and in the mangroves. As the days heat up we fish more early mornings and nights.
[Tampa,FL] Snook on the beach and in the mangroves. As the days heat up we fish more early mornings and nights.
Slamin Sammy (6/06/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Somedays it all works. Saturday a Grand Slam was quickly accomplished.
[Tampa,FL] Somedays it all works. Saturday a Grand Slam was quickly accomplished.
Florida Aquariums 4th Annual Tournament (6/06/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Great organization and cause. A report from Fridays catch and realease tournament.
[Tampa,FL] Great organization and cause. A report from Fridays catch and realease tournament.
Wednesday Mix (6/03/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay offering a mix of action. Take your pick, flats, mangroves or beaches.
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay offering a mix of action. Take your pick, flats, mangroves or beaches.
Raging Mullets (6/03/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Tuesday we had the President of Raging Mullets onboard. Never make a Raging Mullet mad!
[Tampa,FL] Tuesday we had the President of Raging Mullets onboard. Never make a Raging Mullet mad!
Snook in the Mangroves (5/28/2009)
[Tampa,FL] With tides getting higher and higher snook and redfish move in to feed. Snook are active and feeling good in the magroves.
[Tampa,FL] With tides getting higher and higher snook and redfish move in to feed. Snook are active and feeling good in the magroves.
Fathers Day Fishing Tampa Bay to Boca Grande (5/27/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Fathers Day is just around the corner. Today I tried to give some insightful gift giving ideas. Everyone wants to get Dad the perfect gift.
[Tampa,FL] Fathers Day is just around the corner. Today I tried to give some insightful gift giving ideas. Everyone wants to get Dad the perfect gift.
Boca Grande to Tampa Bay reports (5/26/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Today's report comes from a host of great Captains. Check out the action near and offshore Boca Grande and the Tampa Bay area beaches.
[Tampa,FL] Today's report comes from a host of great Captains. Check out the action near and offshore Boca Grande and the Tampa Bay area beaches.
BIG REDFISH THE SAGA CONTINUES (5/25/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Yes, the large redfish bite continues. I am amazed how long this action has lasted.
[Tampa,FL] Yes, the large redfish bite continues. I am amazed how long this action has lasted.
Big Redfish Bite Again Amazes Off Tampa South Shore (5/24/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The big redfish bite is still going on. Big redfish 28-30" are eager to chew.
[Tampa,FL] The big redfish bite is still going on. Big redfish 28-30" are eager to chew.
BIG TARPON MONSTER REDFISH & SNOOK (5/16/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Dream day!There are days where everthing clicks, today was just one of those days.
[Tampa,FL] Dream day!There are days where everthing clicks, today was just one of those days.
Tampa Bay Delights and Thrills (5/15/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon, snook, redfsih, bonita, sharks you name it the Tampa Bay region is at it's best.
[Tampa,FL] Tarpon, snook, redfsih, bonita, sharks you name it the Tampa Bay region is at it's best.
Snook from Shore (5/14/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Lots of question regarding night snook fishing from shore. Take a look and give it a try.
[Tampa,FL] Lots of question regarding night snook fishing from shore. Take a look and give it a try.
Night snook and big redfish updates (5/13/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Night snook fishing is in full swing. With daytime temps getting warm the action under the stars is hotter!
[Tampa,FL] Night snook fishing is in full swing. With daytime temps getting warm the action under the stars is hotter!
Big Redfish Bite Continues (5/07/2009)
[Tampa,FL] The amazing redfish bite contnues to amaze. Big, hugry redfish are making lots of happy clients.
[Tampa,FL] The amazing redfish bite contnues to amaze. Big, hugry redfish are making lots of happy clients.
Boat Protection (5/07/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Salt water is tuff on boats. here are some great tips to keep your boat new.
[Tampa,FL] Salt water is tuff on boats. here are some great tips to keep your boat new.
tarpon Explosion Tampa Bay (5/06/2009)
[Tampa,FL] May in Tampa May is Tarpon time! Many other options are available. Snook, Redfish, Mackerel, King Mackerel.
[Tampa,FL] May in Tampa May is Tarpon time! Many other options are available. Snook, Redfish, Mackerel, King Mackerel.
Under the Stars 2009 (5/04/2009)
[Tampa,FL] If you have never been on the water after dark you have to treat yourself. Snook feed amazingly after dark, our biggest snook are caught in the lights year after year.
[Tampa,FL] If you have never been on the water after dark you have to treat yourself. Snook feed amazingly after dark, our biggest snook are caught in the lights year after year.
Monster Redfish (5/02/2009)
[Tampa,FL] An amazing day Monster Redfish by the dozen!
[Tampa,FL] An amazing day Monster Redfish by the dozen!
Bullish Day (5/02/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Better late than never! Last 30 minutes of Fridays charter saves the day.
[Tampa,FL] Better late than never! Last 30 minutes of Fridays charter saves the day.
Red Sunday (4/27/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Redfish are on the prowl and eager to chew. Tampa Bay has plenty of schools of redfish to target.
[Tampa,FL] Redfish are on the prowl and eager to chew. Tampa Bay has plenty of schools of redfish to target.
Keeping the rod bent (4/26/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Charters vary greatly while some anglers are looking for a monster snook others are looking for any action. This afternoon was about keeping the lines tight.
[Tampa,FL] Charters vary greatly while some anglers are looking for a monster snook others are looking for any action. This afternoon was about keeping the lines tight.
Morning Slam (4/26/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Inshore Slam Snook, Redfish and Trout. Conditions are perfect to slam the day away.
[Tampa,FL] Inshore Slam Snook, Redfish and Trout. Conditions are perfect to slam the day away.
Night Snook Party (4/25/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Night time is snook time. In darkness the linesiders come out to play.
[Tampa,FL] Night time is snook time. In darkness the linesiders come out to play.
TAMCO Grand Slam (4/18/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Giving back is so very important. The TAMCO Foundation Tournament is a great way to help.
[Tampa,FL] Giving back is so very important. The TAMCO Foundation Tournament is a great way to help.
Large Spring Trout (4/16/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Wednesday we found large trout 19-24" pushing 5 pounds. We also found them in good numbers.
[Tampa,FL] Wednesday we found large trout 19-24" pushing 5 pounds. We also found them in good numbers.
Easter Sunday (4/14/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Spring results have been up and down. Late season cold fronts and wind impact Tampa Bay.
[Tampa,FL] Spring results have been up and down. Late season cold fronts and wind impact Tampa Bay.
Noan the Reel Deal (4/12/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Some of my favorite charters are days watching kids. Saturday was one of those special days.
[Tampa,FL] Some of my favorite charters are days watching kids. Saturday was one of those special days.
Keeping it Simple (4/06/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Not everyday is about Snook and Redfish. Lots of easier targets can make for a fun day. Enjoy the mix Tampa Bay has to offer.
[Tampa,FL] Not everyday is about Snook and Redfish. Lots of easier targets can make for a fun day. Enjoy the mix Tampa Bay has to offer.
Monster Reds (4/05/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay has some great redfsih action. We have several schools of very large fish. Today we found them.
[Tampa,FL] Tampa Bay has some great redfsih action. We have several schools of very large fish. Today we found them.
Spring Blitz (4/01/2009)
[Tampa,FL] April and May are outstanding months to get out on the water. The options are endless. Mackerel, Bonita, Tarpon will all arrive in big numbers.
[Tampa,FL] April and May are outstanding months to get out on the water. The options are endless. Mackerel, Bonita, Tarpon will all arrive in big numbers.
After The Big Blow (3/30/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Nasty, blustry winds the last week have hampered spring fishing. Murky waters made fishing a challenge.
[Tampa,FL] Nasty, blustry winds the last week have hampered spring fishing. Murky waters made fishing a challenge.
Mother Nature (3/29/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Mother Nature raised her ugly head. Windy, rainy conditions made fishing almost impossible. Use downtime wisely.
[Tampa,FL] Mother Nature raised her ugly head. Windy, rainy conditions made fishing almost impossible. Use downtime wisely.
Spring winds (3/24/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Spring time winds are normal for Tampa Bay. We ready with oopotions that include fishing locations with protection. Tampa Bay has many options for most any conditions.
[Tampa,FL] Spring time winds are normal for Tampa Bay. We ready with oopotions that include fishing locations with protection. Tampa Bay has many options for most any conditions.
Spring Brings Variety (3/18/2009)
[Tampa,FL] I feel like a kid in a candy store, so many angling options and its only going to get better.
[Tampa,FL] I feel like a kid in a candy store, so many angling options and its only going to get better.
XXX Snook & Great Deck Wax (3/16/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Snook are on the move. Look for snook moving towards the beach passes. Looking for a way to wax your non skid areas? I found the answer.
[Tampa,FL] Snook are on the move. Look for snook moving towards the beach passes. Looking for a way to wax your non skid areas? I found the answer.
Artificial Day (3/08/2009)
[Tampa,FL] We had a special charter Friday, artificials lures no bait. Very experianced anglers made for a fun day.
[Tampa,FL] We had a special charter Friday, artificials lures no bait. Very experianced anglers made for a fun day.
To Snook or not to Snook (3/02/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Winter snook fishing can be a challenge. Water temps can make or break your day.
[Tampa,FL] Winter snook fishing can be a challenge. Water temps can make or break your day.
Giving Back (2/25/2009)
[Tampa,FL] A challenging economy affects everyone, some much more than others. Organizations are challenged raising funds more than ever.
[Tampa,FL] A challenging economy affects everyone, some much more than others. Organizations are challenged raising funds more than ever.
Winter Trout (2/23/2009)
[Tampa,FL] As everyone anxiously looks ahead to spring do overlook the great trout bite. At On The Mark Charters we are almost 100% catch and release except for trout we do bring home occasionally. Delicious!
[Tampa,FL] As everyone anxiously looks ahead to spring do overlook the great trout bite. At On The Mark Charters we are almost 100% catch and release except for trout we do bring home occasionally. Delicious!
Large Redfish schools (2/20/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Schools of redfish are pushing into Ft Desoto. Schools with more than 100 reds where spooted Wednesday.
[Tampa,FL] Schools of redfish are pushing into Ft Desoto. Schools with more than 100 reds where spooted Wednesday.
Valentines Day Weekend (2/16/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Good conditions do not always equal success on the water. While the bite was slow the fun was non stop and we made some new friends.
[Tampa,FL] Good conditions do not always equal success on the water. While the bite was slow the fun was non stop and we made some new friends.
From Marlin to Trout (2/09/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven just back from marlin fishing in Maui now must adapt to fishing the flats. Cold weather while I was away made for a tough day.
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven just back from marlin fishing in Maui now must adapt to fishing the flats. Cold weather while I was away made for a tough day.
My First Blue Marlin (2/06/2009)
[Maui,HI] Aloha. Captain Steven visited Maui on vacation last week. I had the pleasure of learning deep water fishing.
[Maui,HI] Aloha. Captain Steven visited Maui on vacation last week. I had the pleasure of learning deep water fishing.
Maui Special report (2/06/2009)
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven on vacation fish report.Take a look at what Hawaii offers. Amazing change from flats fishing to water 600-1200' deep.
[Tampa,FL] Captain Steven on vacation fish report.Take a look at what Hawaii offers. Amazing change from flats fishing to water 600-1200' deep.