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Tampa Bay April 1 Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(3/31/2013)
Hoping that last cold will be the last for this winter.
Hoping that last cold will be the last for this winter.
Tampa Bay fishing report by
Matt Ercoli
(3/19/2013)
Tampa bay inshore and offshore fishing report from Anna Maria Island.
Tampa bay inshore and offshore fishing report from Anna Maria Island.
Tampa Bay Late February Report by
Matt Ercoli
(2/24/2013)
Spring Like weather continue to fire up Spring fishing.
Spring Like weather continue to fire up Spring fishing.
Tampa Bay Thanksgiving Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(11/19/2012)
Offshore fishing update for the November Thanksgiving fishing report.
Offshore fishing update for the November Thanksgiving fishing report.
Tampa Bay Fall Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(10/26/2012)
Cooler less humid days along with plenty of fish biting makes for outstanding fall fishing.
Cooler less humid days along with plenty of fish biting makes for outstanding fall fishing.
Falls amazing action Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(10/18/2012)
Water tempertures in the 70's sets all kinds of species in motion. Its possible to catch 10 speieces in a day this time of year.
Water tempertures in the 70's sets all kinds of species in motion. Its possible to catch 10 speieces in a day this time of year.
Big Macks Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(10/16/2012)
The size of this seasons neashore mackerel is amazing. These speedsters look more like Kingfish than Mackerel with 5-6 pounds becoming common!
The size of this seasons neashore mackerel is amazing. These speedsters look more like Kingfish than Mackerel with 5-6 pounds becoming common!
Ronald McDonald Tournament by
Steven Markovich
(10/15/2012)
Grand Slam Tournaments are populars on Tampa Bay. Catch a snook, redfish and trout and you quailify.
Grand Slam Tournaments are populars on Tampa Bay. Catch a snook, redfish and trout and you quailify.
Non stop Bonita & Mackerel Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(10/15/2012)
Cooling water temps triggers the fall Bonita, Kingfish and Mackerel runs. Baitfish are here in mass and the action will only heat up as the water cools towards the mahical 72 mark.
Cooling water temps triggers the fall Bonita, Kingfish and Mackerel runs. Baitfish are here in mass and the action will only heat up as the water cools towards the mahical 72 mark.
Tampa Bay October Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(10/15/2012)
Cooling weather makes fishing more pleasant and increases the action.
Cooling weather makes fishing more pleasant and increases the action.
Mixed Bag Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(10/06/2012)
Snook action is getting close to pre frezze condtions.Trout are hold up in deeper water.
Snook action is getting close to pre frezze condtions.Trout are hold up in deeper water.
Big Macks Bigger Bonita Huge Sharks Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(10/06/2012)
Mackerel and Bonita action is red hot both on the lower Tampa Bay and local beaches. Kingfish are starting to show up,look for that action to get better daily.Hard to find a better time for rod bending drag screaming action.
Mackerel and Bonita action is red hot both on the lower Tampa Bay and local beaches. Kingfish are starting to show up,look for that action to get better daily.Hard to find a better time for rod bending drag screaming action.
Fathers Day Big Redfish Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(6/20/2012)
With Tarpon on the beaches, snook on the passes and redfish on the flats its tuff picking which to target. Brisk winds pushed us into protected waters.
With Tarpon on the beaches, snook on the passes and redfish on the flats its tuff picking which to target. Brisk winds pushed us into protected waters.
Tampa Bay Tarpon Report by
Matt Ercoli
(5/11/2012)
Tarpon are on fire! The tarpon invasion has begun and multipule hook ups are the norm.
Tarpon are on fire! The tarpon invasion has begun and multipule hook ups are the norm.
March Fishing Tampa Bay by
Steve Betz
(3/20/2012)
Fishing in Tampa Bay has been very productive so far in the month of March. Quality fish have been landed on light tackle.
Fishing in Tampa Bay has been very productive so far in the month of March. Quality fish have been landed on light tackle.
Tampa Bay March 17 Report by
Matt Ercoli
(3/17/2012)
Early spring fishing conditions abound From Tampa Bay to the Sarasota Area. Both inshore flats fishing and off-shore is smokin-hot.
Early spring fishing conditions abound From Tampa Bay to the Sarasota Area. Both inshore flats fishing and off-shore is smokin-hot.
Big Trout Tuff Reds Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(3/14/2012)
We were late by 30 seconds to the red hot redfish action. Numerous boats converged leaving us out of position. Good news we had some great trout action.
We were late by 30 seconds to the red hot redfish action. Numerous boats converged leaving us out of position. Good news we had some great trout action.
Big Redfish Large Trout Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(3/10/2012)
Fishing between fronts the last 3 weeks has been good to very good. Today was all about big fish.
Fishing between fronts the last 3 weeks has been good to very good. Today was all about big fish.
Giant Drum Big Redfish Trout Tampa bay by
Steven Markovich
(2/19/2012)
The annual circus has arrived on Tampa Bay. Saturday afternoon almost 20 boats converged all within several feet of each other. Mix in multiple hook ups on giant drum and it gets messy.
The annual circus has arrived on Tampa Bay. Saturday afternoon almost 20 boats converged all within several feet of each other. Mix in multiple hook ups on giant drum and it gets messy.
Non stop silver trout action Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(2/07/2012)
Acres of 12" Silver trout are stacked in giant schools pn St. Petersbrug beaches. Just about any live, cut bait or lure fished in 15' off local beaches will score trout after trout.
Acres of 12" Silver trout are stacked in giant schools pn St. Petersbrug beaches. Just about any live, cut bait or lure fished in 15' off local beaches will score trout after trout.
Gator Trout Bonanza Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(2/04/2012)
The big trout bite on lower Tampa Bay was as good as it gets today. Dozens of jumbo trout came out to play today.
The big trout bite on lower Tampa Bay was as good as it gets today. Dozens of jumbo trout came out to play today.
Plenty of Trout Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(1/26/2012)
Spring like conditions adorned Tampa Bay. Trout action remains red hot while refish were picky.
Spring like conditions adorned Tampa Bay. Trout action remains red hot while refish were picky.
2012 Fishing Schedule & Report by
Matt Ercoli
(1/06/2012)
Preparing for the 2012 fishing season. We are expecting an exceptional fishing year ahead.
Preparing for the 2012 fishing season. We are expecting an exceptional fishing year ahead.
Gator Trout Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(1/02/2012)
With the morning charter landing over 40 fish expectations were very high for my afternoon clients. Never assume....
With the morning charter landing over 40 fish expectations were very high for my afternoon clients. Never assume....
New Years Day Trout Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(1/02/2012)
Father taking thier children fishing is as good as it gets. New Years day I was lucky enough to start my year with a great trip.
Father taking thier children fishing is as good as it gets. New Years day I was lucky enough to start my year with a great trip.
Challenging Day Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(12/29/2011)
The red hot trout action came to an abrupt halt! Tuesday storm chruned the water and trout will just not bite in dirty water.
The red hot trout action came to an abrupt halt! Tuesday storm chruned the water and trout will just not bite in dirty water.
Gator Trout Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(12/26/2011)
Winter means large schools of fiesty sea trout to 20". Large female Gator trout are loaners and will be found very shallow 1-2'.
Winter means large schools of fiesty sea trout to 20". Large female Gator trout are loaners and will be found very shallow 1-2'.
Gator Trout by
Steven Markovich
(12/26/2011)
Winter brings outstanding trout action to Tampa Bay. Schooling trout to 20" can be caught in big quantitys. Large Gator Trout are loaners and will be skinny in less than 2' of water.
Winter brings outstanding trout action to Tampa Bay. Schooling trout to 20" can be caught in big quantitys. Large Gator Trout are loaners and will be skinny in less than 2' of water.
Bonita Blitz Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(12/20/2011)
December is not known for Bonita action on Lower Tampa Bay. Tons of bait and mild temps have Bonita and Kingfish still hanging around. Look for more super action with a warm weather forecast the next 10 days.
December is not known for Bonita action on Lower Tampa Bay. Tons of bait and mild temps have Bonita and Kingfish still hanging around. Look for more super action with a warm weather forecast the next 10 days.
Winter Slams Tampa Bay by
Steven Markovich
(12/18/2011)
What a differnce a year makes! With water temps near 70 and tons of bait it feels more like October.
What a differnce a year makes! With water temps near 70 and tons of bait it feels more like October.