The Fishin' Report Suncoast angling action roundup by Nick Stubbs of Media General News Service. ...more

February 25, 2009

A precipitous drop in water temperature at the end of last month shut most fishing down for a few days. It was clear and cold for nearly a week, but not cold enough to kill any fish. At least I heard no such reports. The water temperature got as low as 57 degrees in the gulf, but it climbed back to 62 a few days later. If that's winter's best shot, we'll take it. ...more

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

A series of minor cold fronts shut the bite down recently. ...more

January 21, 2009

Water temperature continues to hold in the high 60s and low 70s, and that's much warmer than usual. In general, it makes for good fishing, and that's been the case so far this year. ...more

January 14, 2009

December was as unseasonably warm as November was cold. Water temperatures at the end of the year were in the high 60s, and that made for some very good fishing on the flats off South Shore. ...more

January 7, 2009

A stretch of unseasonably warm weather turned the bite on for South Shore anglers the past few weeks. ...more

December 31, 2008

Daily Fishing Report ...more

December 24, 2008

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mel Berman. ...more

December 12, 2008

It's been another week "reeling" from cold weather. Area bait and tackle shops are reporting slow business, as anglers opt for warmer and more fruitful pursuits. ...more

December 10, 2008