Tampa Bay Fishing Charter Adventure

Summer Trout, Snook, and Flounder Providing Hot Summer Action The summer heat and summer trout are in full swing across Tampa Bay. While many people are seeking relief from the rising temperatures, the fish are feeding aggressively during the early morning hours, making this one of the best times of year to get on the water. We recently ventured out to one of Tampa Bay’s healthy grass flats with a couple of repeat clients whose primary goal was simple: put fresh fish in the cooler for dinner. Armed with a livewell full of frisky pilchards, we made our first casts onto the flat. The action started almost immediately. Every bait that landed near a pothole or edge in the grass was quickly crushed by hungry fish. For nearly two hours straight, the bite was nonstop. Summer trout were stacked up across the flat, and we landed more than fifty keeper trout during the trip. Several quality fish stretched well over the average size, making for excellent table fare. Mixed in with the speckled trout were some beautiful silver trout, which are often overlooked but provide plenty of action on light tackle. The diversity of species kept things exciting throughout the

May Surf Fishing Report Tampa Bay Surf fishing along Florida’s west coast is absolutely on fire right now, and there is no better place to experience it than right from the shoreline. One of the biggest advantages of beach fishing is the abundance of natural bait available at your feet. Sand fleas, finger mullet, and other small baitfish are easy to find and extremely effective for a wide range of species. A simple and inexpensive sand flea rake is a must-have tool. With just a few passes in the wash, you can gather dozens of fresh sand fleas, and just about every species cruising the surf will eat them. They are one of the most reliable baits you can use and often out fish anything store-bought. Right now, we are seeing strong numbers of pompano and sheepshead holding in the troughs, feeding aggressively in the moving water. There is also no shortage of whiting, speckled trout, and snook in the mix, making every cast an opportunity. As water temperatures continue to rise, larger snook are beginning to push onto the beaches and toward the passes, creating exciting chances at trophy fish right from the sand. A white bucktail is one