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

The spring solstice arrived a few days ago, and with it usually comes some of the best fishing of the year. Snook have already begun to move from winter quarters up river and from the mangrove backcountry out onto the flats. These fish are suckers for live sardines, but I have yet to see any in shallow water. ...more

March 25, 2009

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

March 11, 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

Daily Fishing Report ...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

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

The Gulf of Mexico water temperature has finally started to drop, and that should trigger the fall fishing bite. This is prime time for a number of species, with snook and redfish at the top of the list. ...more

October 8, 2008

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

September 30, 2008

The big outgoing tides that snook fishermen like will occur early in the morning, before sunrise as the full moon begins to wane. Water temperature is still in the high 80s and clarity is not very good. The good news is that there seems to be plenty of bait on the flats but thus far the snook have not been very cooperative. ...more

September 17, 2008