Fishing Report from Website

Joshua Taylor from "SaltyScales.com" www.saltyscales.com sent this fishing report.
"The fishing has been epic in the Tampa Bay with the big linesider reds and snook cooperating on all levels of the tide. The best action has been on the flood tides around the new and full moon, fishing the Southshore with artificial, live and cut baits. Early am try live bait or top water, as the sun rises switch to cut bait. The water heats up in the middle of the day and the fish become lethargic. Look for deep cuts in the mangroves and try and find areas with minimal boat traffic. Lord knows that the fish are extremely pressured. We have been doing really well with the Zara puppy early. For my complete report please be sure to visit www.saltyscales.com."
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Thanks Joshua I know what your talking about the past two weekends have been great we have been hitting the flats in the kayak and finding many Reds and Lots of Snook wanting to be caught. Early in the morning has been key and we have been out before sunup and off the water before 10am.

TampaBayFish.com Weekend Fishing report

TampaBayFish.com  Weekend Fishing Report. Looks like another typical early spring weekend with a little chance of rain and some winds but the fishing should be good.

Weather UPDATE: Looks like another FRONT is coming through, we can't seem to get away from them lately on the weekends. However it is suppose to bring only scattered showers around the area. The wind may be one of the biggest factors for fishing this weekend.

RADAR LINK

FORECAST LINK




SATURDAY:
high 64-66 20% chance of Rain
low 54-56
WINDS 10-15mph
SUNDAY:
high 71-74 30% chance of Rain
low 63-65
WINDS 5-15mph 

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Fishing Report: Look for both days to be good fishing this weekend the winds may keep a lot of people off the water but if the wind is  .

• REDFISH when the flats heat up towards the middle of the day it may be just right for the fish to be out and about. Look for the schools of mullet and the reds may be under them.
• TROUT will be hanging in the grass flats like always and should come after some live baits.
• SNOOK with the slow change in the weather they might still be hunting the shallows in the upper creeks.
• OTHER SPECIES most other fish will follow similar patterns look for the early morning and evening to be your best bets things are only going to get better from this time forward.

Any Florida Fishing Reports or Tampa Area Specific Fishing Reports are welcome please submit comments or other information here and maybe we can help others catch fish too.

Fishing Seminar Tonight - Tampa Fishing Outfitters

Winter Time Inshore Fishing

• Feb. 16th 7:00P.M.
• Capt. Neil Taylor
• Winter Time Inshore Fishing
  Plus, Cap Mel Tournament information 

If you want to learn some good local techniques and want to learn from some down to earth guys Tampa Fishing Outfitters is one of the better locations in town to do it. They also have one of the largest selections of Baits, rods, reels, lures and Costa's in town. Check them out here

TAMPA FISHING OUTFITTERS

(813) 870-1234 - 3916 W Osborne Ave, Tampa, FL
OR ONLINE HERE

http://www.tampafishingoutfitters.com

Fun Flats Fishing (New Charter Captain in Local Resources)

Join Captain Mark for a great day of fishing Tampa Bay!

Whether you are an experienced angler or a novice, you will enjoy an exciting, fun, action-filled fishing charter. Tampa Bay is home to many species of fish including snook, redfish, trout, mangrove snapper, Spanish mackerel, tarpon, pompano, and cobia.

With Captain Mark as your fishing guide, you will enjoy all that Tampa Bay has to offer. A Tampa Bay fishing experience includes beautiful back country flats fishing and wildlife vieiwing opportunities such as dolphin, manatee, and rosette spoonbills nestled in the mangroves of Tampa Bay.

"TampaBayFish.com highly recommends Capt. Mark Newton"

Captain Mark Newton

Fun Flats Fishing

http://funflatsfishing.com/

PHONE: (813) 240-6331 or (813) 885-7333

NEW REDFISH and SPOTTED SEA TROUT regulations GO INTO EFFECT TOMORROW

Starting 1 February NEW Regulations for RED DRUM (REDFISH) and Spotted Sea Trout go into effect for Florida. In the Northern Regions People can KEEP 2 REDFISH per day in the Southern Regions we are still limited to 1 per day.  Spotted Sea Trout will no longer have a closed season. Starting 1 February Sea Trout will be open year round. The map shows which counties are in the north and south. And for more detailed Information make sure you go directly to the Florida Wildlife Commission Web Site.  To see specific information on these changes go to the Saltwater Fishing Regulations Handbook. To find out all of Florida Fishing's Regulations visit the myfwc.org website and get the real information.

Fishing in Florida - What do I need - PART 1

Well here is the straight info on what you need to fish while your vacationing in Florida. A great source of information and the basis for my recommendations and information on the "legal" aspects of fishing in Florida can be found here. With the need for licenses here is a general guide. BUT please refer to the website to ensure things are up to date. As of January 2012.

1. If your fishing from a pier or a boat you will need a Saltwater License. If your fishing from the SHORELINE/BEACH you do not need a license as long as your a resident. IF you are vacationing a license is required and the beaches are patrolled. BUT the good news a three day license is only $17 and can be purchased at most bait shops and in just about every Walmart.

2. If you go out with a Charter or Guide they typically provide everything you need, they are knowledgeable about what is legal or not and can out you on the fish without you needing to know anything but where to show up.

3. If your fishing Freshwater you need a license no matter what. If you fishing an Inlet that goes from Freshwater to Saltwater. be careful you may think you don't need a license since it is saltwater BUT if your fishing for freshwater fish you may need a license. (This can be a judgement call by the FWC officer so be careful when your in this gray area of the law) OR just call and ask an FWC officer.

In the next post. Fishing in Florida - What Gear do I need - PART 2 I will discuss what you need if your planning on fishing from the beach or another area on your own without a guide and your wanting to bring your own rod, reel and bait. OR buy it when you get here.

Fishing report Submitted by Captain Randy Schoneman Barefoot Bandit Charters

Submitted by Capt. Randy Schoneman, 1/7/2012, "Went out today with my father for some reds as we usually do not keep any and he keeps hearing from his friends that he is telling stories. We did not have to go far as we went to a couple areas close to the house that I have not hit since getting my new boat. We landed six reds from 17" to 24" and kept our two for his friends dinner. They were in with mullet in 1.5' of water and hit on grannies,pin shrimp and a gold spoon. We had 4-5 get off with short bites where they only had half the bait. Great day with my father that will last a lifetime. Tight lines till next report "
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Captain Randy Schoneman
Barefoot Bandit Charters

13707 LAGOON DR HUDSON FL 34667 US
http://www.pasco-gulf-fishing.com/default.html
Phone:
(727)514-4642
(727)863-6718
Email:
CaptainRandy@pasco-gulf-fishing.com

Charter Fishing Captain Paul Hajash - FlyFishingFlorida.com

Capt. Paul Hajash of FlyFishingFlorida.com offers Fly, Artificial and LIVE BAIT Fishing the waters of TAMPA BAY, CLEARWATER, CLEARWATER BEACH and ST. PETERSBURG FL.Redfish, Snook and Spotted Sea Trout are the most common catches in the waters from Clearwater to Tarpon Springs. During your trip you will see a variety of wildlife such as Porpoise, Manatees, Sharks, Pelicans, Roseate Spoonbills, Blue Heron, Ibis and Ospreys. Clearwater is the home of Winter the Dolphin and Dolphin are seen on almost every trip.
Everything is included. From the beginner to the most experienced fishing instructions are included. All types of fishing are available from live bait, artificial jigs and flyfishing. He can fillet and bag your catch back at the dock or practice catch and release.

Click on Paul's link to contact him. or use the below information.
Fly Fishing Florida - Tampa Bay area/Clearwater/St. Pete
Capt.Paul@flyfishingflorida.com
Capt. Paul
(727) 251-2623