This month is usually one of the best of the year when it comes to variety for Tampa Bay anglers. With water temperatures in the low 70s, we find big snook on the flats, along with cobia and tarpon. ...more

March 31, 2009

Who would believe fishermen could be yearning for December weather in March? ...more

March 11, 2009

Water temperature continues to hover around the low 60s, and that means slow fishing on the flats around South Shore. Snook are practically dormant when it gets that cold, and even when they do eat there isn't much fight in them. Snook season reopened March 1 but thus far, there has not been much to shout about. ...more

March 4, 2009

The barrage of weekly cold fronts continued through mid February, though none caused freeze warnings. Water temperature was in the low 60s and inshore fishing picked up a bit. ...more

February 25, 2009

Inshore fishing continues to suffer from cold fronts, a drop in water temperature, wind and some unusual but much-needed rain. Water temperatures inside the Bay were in the high 50s early in the month, and that generally makes for tough fishing on the flats. ...more

February 11, 2009

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February 4, 2009

With mid-winter conditions in effect, anglers have stayed on the dock for the most part. Small-craft warnings combined with morning temperatures in the high 30s make local fishing a challenge most are not willing to accept. And you can bet that the fish are not biting after a 10-degree drop in water temperature. ...more

January 29, 2009

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January 7, 2009

Persistent cold fronts have been a problem for anglers these past few weeks. These fronts have been accompanied by lots of wind and some rain. But the good news is that the bait is still hanging on local flats. ...more

November 5, 2008

Water temperature has held steady at around 80 degrees for the past few weeks, and the fish seem to like it. ...more

October 15, 2008