Tampa Florida Fishing Reports

Mixed Bag Tampa Bay by Steven Markovich (8/23/2009)
Loooking to keep rods bent we targeted a mixed bag. Give cut bait a try when its how.

Night & Day Tampa Bay by Steven Markovich (8/16/2009)
Night time again is the right time to be on the water. Daytime even in the heat is still producing.

Sharks on Tampa Bay by Steven Markovich (8/10/2009)
When Tampa Bay's famous snook and redfsih won't play sharks are a great option. This summer the Tampa Bay region is loaded.

Late day is a winner by Steven Markovich (8/09/2009)
Summer heat makes fishing Tampa Bay a challenge mid day. Get out early or start late. Mid day heat is tuff on the angler and fish.

Big Beach & Bridge SNOOK by Steven Markovich (8/06/2009)
SNOOK fishing on the Gulf beaches still offering quality fishing. Night fishing is HOT.

Summer Snook after Dark by Steven Markovich (8/04/2009)
Mid day heat and slow the bite dramaticaly, swith gears and hunt snook after dark. Targeting dock lights and bridges makes great visual action.

Hot Summer Action Tampa Bay by Steven Markovich (8/03/2009)
Even with summer heat there are many options for enjoying a day on the water. Adjust tactics and seek cooler water.

Positive summer action by Steven Markovich (7/29/2009)
The Tampa and St. Petersburg region is hot, the summer fishing action early and late remains steady. No summer dole drums in my area.

Snook at the Beach by Steven Markovich (7/22/2009)
Summer is here and that means great snook action on our local beaches and passes near Tampa Bay. Unlike early season snook these spawning fish are big and fat.

Sunday Sunday by Steven Markovich (7/20/2009)
Sunday was not to be trusted. Conditions looked good but did not pan out.

Summer Snook Delights by Steven Markovich (7/20/2009)
Summer snook action inside Tampa Bay remains good. With the beaches murky from the winds the mangrove islands did not let us down.

Snook affair after dark by Steven Markovich (7/16/2009)
Night snookin is red hot. If you have not tried it you owe it to yourself.

Birthday Slam plus a Tarpon by Steven Markovich (7/12/2009)
Spending your birthday doing what you love is as good as it get. Charter Captains often do not get the time to fish, Saturday was one such day.

Weather Delays, weekend outlook by Steven Markovich (7/09/2009)
Rain, thunder and wind has kept many anglers off the water this week. The forecast is looking good.

Night Snook Action by Steven Markovich (7/09/2009)
The end of the day is a great time to hit the beach for snook. As the sunsets move into the docks and canals.

Great Fishing - Dodging Thunderstorms by Woody Gore (7/05/2009)
We had a great day Friday catching plenty of quality fish. However, we spent a part of the time dodging thunderstorms.

Happy 4th by Steven Markovich (7/04/2009)
Saturday looked like a boat parade. Everything that floats was out today. The Fireworks will be hotter than todays bite.

Trout and a host of others by Steven Markovich (7/03/2009)
Trout was the main target and they were eager to play. The surpise was all the other fish that joined the party.

Trout 101 by Steven Markovich (7/02/2009)
Spotted sea trout are a mainstay in Tampa Bay. Here is a quick look at how to target them.

Trout on the flats and a wax tip by Steven Markovich (6/28/2009)
Summer is here. Fish early or late, better yet take a night trip. Great hull wax tip.

Flats Trout by Steven Markovich (6/28/2009)
When looking for easy action spotted sea trout are a great option. Agressive feeders and not real picky makes every angler an expert targeting trout.

Beach snook and grouper by Steven Markovich (6/28/2009)
Even the best locations don't always produce. Tide and water tempeture are key, fish what the conditions offer.

Mid Tarpon Season Is Good by Matt Ercoli (6/27/2009)
This years Tarpon has been real good with the average size a little larger than normal.

Snook at sunset by Steven Markovich (6/25/2009)
Late afternoon in the magroves, sunset and Snook in the dark makes for a great late day adventure. So many options on Tampa Bay is is one way to go.

Safety First by Steven Markovich (6/24/2009)
When the gusts over 25 mph Tampa Bay can be a challenge to fish. Be smart stay home and work on your tackle or boat and return to the water when the winds subside.

Good Fathers Day Weekend Trips by Woody Gore (6/23/2009)
Ran two trips on Saturday and to on Sunday. Hot would be an understatement. I think we drank everything in the cooler.

Seeing is everything by Steven Markovich (6/22/2009)
Sunglasses are more than fashion.Spotting fish, reducing glare and protection from UVA UVB rays are important. The snook we able to spot Sunday made the day.

Snook Blitz by Steven Markovich (6/20/2009)
The snook bite on Tampa Bays eastside is on fire! Saturday morning it was snook on as fast as you could cast. My head was spinning, bait hooks, release snook 3 at a time.

St. Petersburg Beach Snook Fishing by Steven Markovich (6/19/2009)
Sand, sun and snook! The St. Petersburg beaches are the place to be. Spawning snook to 40" are stacked up on the beaches.

Snook in the Magroves by Steven Markovich (6/18/2009)
While many snook have moved to the beach there are ample resident snook in the mangroves. White baits and an outgoing tide truned on the beach

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