The days are slowly starting to see more sunlight and the water temperatures in Tampa Bay are slowing creeping up, making for spring fishing conditions! Our Guests on our fishing charters the past two weeks have experienced great action on the grass flats and also the artificial reefs and rock piles. The snook fishing has been non- stop action with 20-40 fish being the norm on our half day fishing charters. There has also been slot sized redfish mixed in with the snook and some large seatrout. The mangrove snapper are starting to get active again and we are catching some nice ones at the mouth of the Manatee River and around the Skyway Bridge. The Spanish mackerel have also shown up in full force which can make for fast action and a great meal! We are transitioning back into loading the livewell with pilchards every morning and chumming the fish in close.

There is also plenty of sheepshead around and this action will continue for another couple weeks. They are delicious and we are targeting them using shrimp with a split shot weight to get it to the bottom. The near shore artificial reefs off of Anna Maria Island have been holding plenty of nice sized ones and also the rock piles in Sarasota Bay are holding these fish as well. This is a great fish to target to keep for a fish fry. There is also imperial snapper (grunts) mixed in as by catch with the sheepshead and are also great eating.

If you are looking to get out on the water give me a call or text 813-220-8725. I do inshore and near shore fishing charters and I am based in Bradenton & Anna Maria Island. We cater to all skill levels and encourage kids to come out on our adventures. The boat is a custom built 24 foot T craft made locally in Palmetto, FL outfitted specially for fishing our area. We can accommodate up to 6 passengers.