Fishing Reports by Capt. Sean Hagen

Tampa Bay Snook On Flats And Beaches! - As of lately the snook fishing in lower Tampa Bay has been nothing short of spectacular! Male snook in the 20-26 inch range have invaded the flats and are hungrier than a starved dog with two tapeworms. Look for moving water in more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

Whoop Whoop Its Tarpon Time In Tampabay! - It's tarpon time in tampaBay! This week is a awesome time to target tarpon. On the 18th There will be a full moon, which means strong tides and pass crabs in abundance on the out- going, in the late afternoon. So, check your gear, f more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

Bonita In The Morning Tarpon In The Afteroon. - The entire bay is teaming with bait! Large schools of threadfins are blanketing the water's surface. A welcomed an irresistible temptation to hungry pelagics and dive bombing birds, but what does this mean to the angler? Wel more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

It Only Gets Better In June. - Despite afternoon showers the bite has remained steady. The reds and snook have stayed true to the shallow flats while the trout seem to be seeking sightly deeper water. All an all The fishing in Tampa Bay has been excellent this May.Exspect more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

Tarpon At The Sunshine Skyway - Alot of folks have been asking me when are the tarpon going to be at the Skyway ? Well I don't think they ever truly left this year. The Way holds some resident tarpon year round. However, this is the first year that I can recall in wh more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Flats Holding Big Fish - The flats the flats the flats are on fire! Big reds, snook, and trout have moved on the the flats and the action has been red hot! During recent charters the red fish bite has been explosive. For the last 3 weeks we have been more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

North Bay Snook Readying for Their Spring Spawn - On two trips this week to north tampa bay I've found the snook feeding like theres no tomorrow, and to my delight most of these fish were over the slot limit. On a trip early in the week we more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

Upper Slot Size Redfish In Lower Tampa Bay - Recent cold front failed to have much effect on redfish in lower Tampa Bay . Although last weeks chilly weather and the full moon, this past weekend put a damper on the snook bite. However, expect to see an insane snook feeding frenzy more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

Spring Time Action In Tampa Bay - Fishing along the south shore only continues to to get better with each passing day. The rise in water temperatures has kick started spring time feeding patterns. We have been catching snook and trout from the rive more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay

Good Weather means Good Fishing In Tampa Bay - The winds have finally laid down and the bite has really picked up. Water temperatures are back on the rise and hopefully we have seen the last cold front of the year. The mack attack is back and the mackerel are getting more...
Capt. Sean Hagen - Tampa Bay