Happy New Years Fishing Report! 2026!
2026 is here and it started with a major cold front. Water temps dropped over night into the mid to low 50s, but started to warm up with the bright blue bird skies and ended yesterday in the low 60s. Needless to say the last two days were a bit of a struggle, but we […]
The fish are waiting for you!!!
There is a mix of fish to be caught right now from sheepshead to snook using live scaled sardines, shrimp, fiddler crabs and artificial baits. Some of our recent catches include snook, trout, redfish and more.
TROUT BONANZA
As the weather cools down the Trout bite heats up! This occurs for a number of reasons that vary by region. Foremost in my area along the nature coast these wintertime negative tides can cause 3’, 4’, & even sometimes up to 5’ of water movement. Most of the time that’s outgoing water leaving us […]
Just like that its 2026
January Fishing Report – Big Bend, Florida January is one of the most exciting months to fish the Big Bend, and this year is shaping up to be exceptional. Cold fronts, clear water, and strong negative tides are lining up to create some of the best fishing of the season. Cold Air Brings Aggressive Bites […]
Hogfish are on fire
The Hogfish bite has been incredible unfortunately with a front coming on Tuesday will probably shut down the shallow water bite in the 38 230 ft of water. Medium shrimp and blanched sand fleas have been the ticket 20 lb fluorocarbon leader with a 2/0 ot circle hook with a 1 oz sinker done as […]
Hubbards Marina Fishing Report 12-20-25
NEAR SHORE Near shore fishing in 40 to 100 feet is offering a classic mixed bag. Hogfish are chewing best on live shrimp with lighter tackle—run a long 10 to 15 foot fluorocarbon leader (around 30 lb), a 3/0 to 4/0 hook, and 1 to 2 oz of weight, then work hard-bottom edges and smaller […]
Anna Maria Fishing Report
Fishing around Anna Maria continues to stay productive as we move deeper into the season, with solid action both inshore and offshore depending on conditions. Offshore and nearshore reefs have been producing well. We’re still catching good numbers of snapper along with some quality hogfish mixed in. A variety of reef species are also keeping […]
Orlando Fishing Report 12-15-25
This past week both saltwater and freshwater fishing in Orlando, Florida again has been really really good and for anglers of all abilities! I love this time of year! Water temps have cooled enough that the fish are happy and hungry and responsive to our presentations. The Orlando inshore flats fishing on the Mosquito Lagoon […]
Orlando Florida Saltwater Fishing Report December 8, 2025
Anglers fishing near Orlando the first week of December 2025 found steady action on Mosquito Lagoon with redfish tailing in clear shallow water and a few large seatrout as well. Fly fishing was tops on the list the past few trips. Using both 5 and 7wt rods with floating line, clients cast size 4 and […]
Mosquito Lagoon Fishing Charters: Why Sight‑Fishing Redfish Is Central Florida’s Signature Experience
When anglers talk about the best inshore fishing in central Florida, Mosquito Lagoon always comes up . Stretching between New Smyrna Beach to the north and ending near the Kennedy Space Center inside Merritt Island national Wildlife Refuge to the south, this shallow estuary is world‑famous for sight‑fishing redfish in clear water. For visiting anglers […]
Orlando Fishing Report
Christmas season is in full swing and the fish got the memo! Fishing in Orlando continues to be incredible. The weather is perfect making days out on the water comfortable for anglers of all ages! Minutes from Orlando Florida, the redfish have been schooled up over the tranquil grass flats of the Mosquito Lagoon! Among […]
Anna Maria Island Fishing Report – Warm Weather Pushes Snook and Trout Back to the Flats
Warm weather has finally returned to Anna Maria Island, and with it comes a welcome shift in our inshore fishing patterns. After several weeks of cooler temperatures and deeper-water action, the rising air and water temps have pushed snook and trout back onto the shallow flats and bays. This is the transition period I look […]