Hubbards Marina FIshing Report 3-21-26
NEAR SHORE Near shore is getting more exciting by the day. The mackerel are back in force and already crazy thick in places, which means the beachside and nearshore fishery is accelerating fast. If that warming trend holds, kingfish should not be far behind. Right now is the time to keep a pitch rod ready any time […]
Hubbard’s Marina Fishing Report 3-14-26
NEAR SHORE Near shore has a very fun spring transition feel to it right now. Mackerel are back, and that is one of the biggest signs that things are heating up in a hurry. The water temperatures along the coast are already in that sweet range where Spanish mackerel can really get going, and with them back […]
Tampa Bay Morning from Hell! Afternoon Delight! 3/20/2026
Fishing is fun! That’s what I always say, but sometimes it isn’t very fun. Catching bait is part of the game here in Tampa Bay. This past week the bait has been good. I had been catching it no problem. Yesterday was a different story…. I started to morning early because of the time change […]
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Report Near Orlando – March 9, 2026
The saltwater flats fishing near Orlando for redfish and black drum has been outstanding recently. It appears the strong cold fronts of February are behind us, bringing some excellent flats fishing to Mosquito Lagoon. Anglers on my boat using both spinning and fly fishing tackle have had success with schooling and tailing redfish and black […]
Hubbards Marina Fishing Report 3-8-26
NEAR SHORE Near shore is in a really fun seasonal transition right now. Hogfish are still going strong, and this is a great time to target them while they remain cooperative before things get too warm. Live shrimp remains the top bait, and lighter tackle absolutely matters. A 4000 to 5000 size spinning reel, 20 […]
Hubbards Marina Fishing Report 3-1-26
NEAR SHORE Hogfish are a prime nearshore target. Live shrimp, a long 10–15 foot fluorocarbon leader (around 30 lb), and a simple knocker rig with 1–2 oz weight and a 3/0–4/0 hook will get bites. Lane snapper are steady in the deeper nearshore zones; squid and shrimp catch numbers, while cut threadfin and live shrimp […]
Orlando Bass and Inshore Fishing Report
Orlando Bass Fishing Report & Mosquito Lagoon Inshore Fishing Report – February 2026 Fishing across Central Florida is heating up as we move deeper into late winter, and both Orlando bass fishing and Mosquito Lagoon inshore fishing are producing strong results this week. Orlando Bass Fishing Report The lakes around Orlando are transitioning into pre-spawn […]
Hubbard’s Marina Fishing Report 2-21-26
NEARSHORE Near shore is setting up nicely for a classic winter lineup, and once the seas lay down after Sunday night’s front, the bite should rebound nicely once water clears up. Hogfish remain the star of the show when water temps cool. They’re not the fastest biters in the neighborhood, so the name of the […]
So Close! Big Bend Florida Fishing Report & Spring Forecast.
This past week was a flat-out preview of spring in the Big Bend, and if you were on the water, you felt it. With highs pushing the upper 70s, the fish were absolutely fired up — we had redfish and trout doing backflips to crush our baits! Now don’t get me wrong, winter isn’t completely […]
March 2026 Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Forecast – Tailing Redfish, Big Trout and Drum
March is one of the most consistent months of the year for sight fishing on Mosquito Lagoon, and it’s when the system really begins to transition out of winter into a stable spring pattern. As water temperatures climb into the upper 60s and low 70s, fish spread across the shallow flats, and the clear water […]
February 2026 Tampa Bay Fishing Report 2/14/2026
What can I say about the start to this month except it was brutal. Horrible weather with strong winds and extremely bitter cold fronts left us stuck on land. Temperatures dropped into the high 20s and low 30s for consecutive days. Luckily Tampa Bay’s fish population didn’t take a hit like we saw in 2010. […]
Hubbards Marina Fishing Report 2-14-26
NEAR SHORE Nearshore is primed for strong daytime action around this new moon, get out and fish ahead of Sunday’s incoming weather if you can or wait until around mid week when things calm down and also clear up too. Hogfish: Hogfish are a nearshore favorite, and this is a great time to target […]