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February Report

Winter Conditions & Fish Behavior in Tampa Bay Winter in Tampa Bay doesn’t shut fishing down — it reorganizes it. As Gulf breezes cool surface

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January 18 2026

nshore fishing eased off somewhat this week after a very cold start caused lagoon water temperatures to drop by more than 10 degrees. Although air

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January 2026 Forecast

January is typically the coldest month of the year, but like December, this January started with warmer temperatures. If that trend continues, expect some hot

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January 12, 2026 Report

It’s been a fantastic week with warmer weather, calm waters, and plenty of sunshine, making for some great fishing both inshore and nearshore. We’ve had

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Cases day

Today’s trip was one of those reminders of why we do this. From the first stop to the last, Case was dialed in and ready

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More hogs

Another great trip out in 35 ft of water Northwest of Clearwater. Heather and her brother Mark from West Virginia got some really nice hogfish

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