Regional Fishing Reports for:
West Florida (Englewood to Cedar Key)

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - M - Spring has officially arrived on Florida's west central coast, and with it comes a surge of activity in our local estuaries and backwaters. From Sarasota to Chassahowitzka, warming water temperatures—starting in the low 60s and now pushing into the 7 more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - F - This February fishing report provides key insights for fly anglers and artificial lure fishermen targeting snook, redfish, and speckled trout along the Gulf Coast, from Tampa Bay to the Chassahowitzka River. With fluctuating water temperatures affect more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - January - Current Conditions for Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Anglers Water temperatures in West Central Florida and Tampa Bay have remained below 55 degrees, significantly influencing fish behavior. Knowing how to adjust fly fishing and light tackle fishing more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay - December has been a stellar month for targeting Redfish and Spotted Sea Trout in Tampa Bay's inshore waters. With water temperatures averaging around 60 degrees, the cooler conditions have brought significant changes to the ecosystem, making this a p more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report - Tampa Bay - N - As we transition through the cooler months, Tampa Bay's waters are experiencing notable temperature shifts. Post-front conditions have brought water temperatures down to the 60-degree range, but the mercury steadily climbs to 70 degrees within a few more...
Capt. Ethan Kiburz - Tampa Bay

Fly Fishing Tampa Florida - Summer fly fishing Tampa Bay is coming to a close with fall fly fishing opportunities approaching! We had great fishing here in Tampa Bay this summer catching a good number of species on fly. Giant tarpon as well as smaller tarpon, redfish, snoo more...
Capt. Nick Angelo - Tampa Bay

Good Night Snook Action in Sarasota - Fly anglers fishing with me, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action with snook at night and trout in Sarasota recently. Pat Beckwith, from Sarasota, caught and released snook before dawn and then fished deep grass flats of Sa more...
Capt. Rick Grassett - Sarasota

Fall fishing is here - The mornings the last week or so have been a little cooler as the days get shorter and we get closer to fall here in Bradenton and Anna Maria Island. The fishing in Tampa bay has been great and seems to get better by the day as we get into fall and t more...
Capt. Taylor Cowieson - Bradenton

Red Snapper Season Ends August 28th - Red snapper season has been great with lots of big and nice groupers Red snapper season will be ending August 28th so act now if you still would like to go. Mahi Mahi and other snappers will also be on the target list so call today before it's too la more...
Capt. Pedro Borrego - Tampa Bay

Late Summer Fishing Report - Here in Bradenton and Anna Maria Island the weather has been great for a 4 hour morning fishing charter. There is very little wind and it gets very warm in the middle of the day during August. We also have the potential for afternoon thunderstorms on more...
Capt. Taylor Cowieson - Bradenton