August 2011 fishing report. Hello Everyone. This summer has been very hot with water temperatures as high as 89 degrees. Redfish has been my most targeted fish with a few Snook mixed in. Redfish are easier to find at during lower tides as they are forced off the flats into the deeper holes and troughs. Tarpon have been busting bait all along the beach from Clearwater to Indian Rocks. Tarpon are also moving into the backwaters of Tampa Bay after their spawn in July. I would suggest free lining Tread-fin Herring or Pinfish down current where Tarpon are seen rolling. While Tarpon fishing be ready to tussle with a few large Black tip sharks. On July 26th. Josh landed a large 27in. Spotted Sea Trout on a cut Pinfish head drifted with the current. Not a bad catch considering the hot summer time water. If you are visiting the Tampa Bay or Clearwater Beach area this August try your fishing skills against a large beach cruising Tarpon or Shark.
Capt. Paul Hajash (727) 251-2623
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