There are several things going on in Tampa Bay right now as far as the fishing goes. As a Tampa Bay fishing guide I am always looking for a variety of fish to catch.

Tarpon have been a very hot item with fish rolling on the beach and being caught at the bridges and passes. Either a large sardine or thread fin pitched to them on the beach or free lining pass crabs at the bridge and pass have been the ticket to hooking up.

Black Drum are still in the area with fish in the 30 to 40 pound range being caught on light tackle at the bridges. Sighting the fish and then sight casting to them with a blue crab gets some quality fish.

For the meat eater in the crowd Trout have been topping the charts for flats fishing. Getting a limit is all in a mornings work. Live sardines either free lined or under a cork has been getting the job done.

Thank you for checking in and reading the reports.

If you would like to book a trip for a Tampa Bay charter please feel free to contact me.

Capt. Steve Betz