Browse Recent Tampa Florida Fishing Reports

Mack attack Tampa Bay by Steven Markovich (4/07/2010)
Mackerel are invading Tampa Bay. These sleek speedsters are following the bait schools moving into the bay.

Tuff Day Tampa Bay by Steven Markovich (4/05/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (4/05/2010)
All good things must end. The drum are done for another year. Water temps are rising, looks for the action to break loose anytime.

Spring Fishing Has Arrived by Matt Ercoli (4/03/2010)
Finally the weather has broken and the temperature has made to 80deg, the water is 70 and fishing has really turned on.

Nolan's 50 pound drum by Steven Markovich (3/31/2010)
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.

Man VS Black Drum-Tampa Bay by Sean Hagen (3/29/2010)
Fishing Tampa in flats 3-5ft water for black drum with Captain Sean Hagen.

Spring time Tampa Bay by Steven Markovich (3/28/2010)
Finally spring has sprung. Comfortable days and mild nights has the action heating up.

Tampa Bay spring time fishing is heating up. by Steve Betz (3/25/2010)
After a long winter spring is here. The fishing is really heating up!

Redfish wakeup Tampa Bay by Steven Markovich (3/24/2010)
Redfish are getting happy and pushing onto local flats. Black Drum are awesome and snook are showing up. Spring is finally started.

Tampa Bay Fishing Report by Woody Gore (3/21/2010)
Finally winter is over and spring is here. Now is the time to dig out those rods and reels and check out the boat, it's time for another great summer of fishing. Throughout the wintertime fishing was consistently poor with cold weather, cold water temperatures and high winds. Thankfully it's over and the fishing should pick up as our water temperatures return to normal and the bait shows up on the flats.

Monster Drum Tampa Bay by Steven Markovich (3/14/2010)
30-40 pound drum are crusing Tampa Bay flats. Amazing sight watching these brutes tail.

Spring Fishing Just Ahead by Matt Ercoli (3/09/2010)
With warming days the water temperature will soon follow.

Cornbeef, Cabbage, & KingFish by Sean Hagen (3/09/2010)
Warmer weather conditions bring on better fishing.

Trout fishing near Tampa by Paul Hajash (3/07/2010)
Spotted Sea Trout fishing the grass flats near Tampa Bay and Clearwater FL. Redfish under the docks in Clearwater Harbor.

Outdoor Expo by Steven Markovich (3/05/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (3/02/2010)
With a hint of spring in the air we set out hunting sea trout. The bonus was large Ladyfish and pelicans!

Big trout bite by Steven Markovich (2/28/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (2/27/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (2/21/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (2/20/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (2/17/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (2/14/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (2/14/2010)
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!

Eupro - Up The River In Tampa Bay! by Sean Hagen (2/03/2010)
A Shady Shamrock fishing report By Capt. Sean Hagen of WWW.fishingwithshamrock.com AKA Shamrock Charters.Covering Tampa Bay -winter fishing up the river for reds, trout , sheephead & black drum.

Redfish Trout afternnon by Steven Markovich (2/01/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (1/30/2010)
Tuff tuff tuff conditions greeted Saturdays charter. With limited areas to run to and a low tide we searched deep pockets of water.

Fishing After The Cold Spell Rebounds Strong by Matt Ercoli (1/29/2010)
Mid winter fishing has been real good and the fishing has rebounded real strong after the cold weather we had a couple weeks ago.

Tampa Bay fish sense by Steven Markovich (1/28/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (1/24/2010)
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 by Steven Markovich (1/24/2010)
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.