Today’s report brings some interesting news, especially about tarpon and snook, and even some updates on snapper. So stay tuned!
Caladesi – Honeymoon Island – Anclote Island
Anclote Island – Things are looking up here! There are cobia on the flats, and redfish, snook, and big trout are all biting. Live greenbacks are the go-to for catching the larger trout, and redfish are starting to prefer pinfish with the warming water. Snook are crowding the beaches, and live grunts are the bait of choice since snook can’t resist them. Tarpon are moving up the beach and will hit just about anything a mile offshore!
Honeymoon Island – Similar to Anclote, but with more redfish on the backside. Snook are actively biting on grunts and pinfish off the jetty and at Dog Beach. Decent-sized packs of tarpon are in Honeymoon Pass, best caught at first light. Snook are getting thicker in the pass and around the island.
Honeymoon Causeway – The snapper bite has slowed, but keeper gag grouper are being caught on both bridges. Cobia are still moving through, and there are lots of threadfin around. Juvenile tarpon are feeding at night under the lights, offering a great nighttime fishing opportunity.
Dunedin Reef – The nearshore report is promising! The reef is packed with giant mangrove snapper, although their reaction to chum is inconsistent. There are also kingfish and bonito in the mix, making this reef a better spot than Clearwater Reef.
Caladesi – High tide is prime time for redfish under the mangroves on the backside. The front side is producing the most gator trout, and tarpon action on the beach has been excellent, especially during big tide swings.
Intracoastal Anclote to Indian Rocks
Spoil Islands – The redfish have been smaller, but the trout are still big. Good mangrove overhangs are hiding snook and redfish, which are increasingly biting on cutbait.
Clearwater Beach Pier 60 – Spanish mackerel are biting well with live greenbacks. Big snook are starting to roll in, and cut ladyfish works great for them. While the kingfish bite is slowing, tarpon are rolling around the pier.
Sand Key Bridge – Snapper fishing has been disappointing, with mostly small grouper. Nighttime snook fishing is the highlight here.
Indian Rocks Bridge – Mangrove snapper are biting well, with threadfin chum working effectively. Some large snappers have been caught here recently.
Indian Rocks Flats and Docks – Dock light fishing is excellent, with sizable snook and redfish being caught. Trout are also biting well on three-inch swimbaits.
Tampa Bay
Upper Tampa Bay
Courtney Campbell – Slow with black drum likely spawning. Bigger snook are moving out as spawning season approaches.
Bayside Bridge – Black drum have moved for spawning, but a few resident fish remain. Small tarpon are starting to show up.
Gandy Bridge – Snook are biting well at the bridge’s start, responding to white bait. Some black drum and cobia have been spotted.
Lower Tampa Bay
Skyway Bridge – Small tarpon were not biting much today, but mangrove snapper are hot, especially on the rocks. Watch out for dolphins. Bonito and Spanish mackerel are still active.
Fort Desoto Pier – Good bonito and Spanish mackerel action, but dolphins have been troublesome.
Fort Desoto Beach – Small packs of tarpon are moving through, but the action can be hit or miss. Yesterday was good for tarpon, but it’s best to stay tuned for more consistent bites.
Tampa Bay Shipping Channel – Rock piles are loaded with mangrove snapper. Chumming can help you reach your limit quickly.
Egmont – The pass is a tarpon hotspot with large fish being caught recently, though today’s action was slower. Threadfin on the incoming tide and pass crabs on the outgoing tide are effective.
That’s all for today. Thank you for tuning in! Don’t forget to book a charter at 714-661-6550. If you have a report, submit it right here!
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