Reef fish abundant offshore; mackerel, kings better near shore
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Mackerel-still-going-strong-in-bay-area_162548355
Before this recent cold front, we were able to travel where we wanted, and the calm seas allowed us to make the mistake of running past the best depths...
The Meatheads of the Week
NORTHWEST REGION
CASES
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Officers Matechik and Sauls were on patrol inspecting oyster boats in Eastpoint. They stopped at a seafood dealer and were informed that two subjects dropped off five...
Nature Coast, William Toney
With the warm weather not much has changed from last week Look for trout over hard yellow bottom with brown rock grass, Some of the best low tide spots...
And the beat goes on
The fishing remains good. Business remains good. I remain good. It’s all good. The best pompano fishing in history, followed by a tough day for pompano (following a cold...
Nature Coast, William Toney
Some of the hardest hitting and drag pulling fish that pass through the Nature Coast heading south are biting now. Spanish mackerel are abundant on the near shore rocks...
The Skyway, Paul Bristow
Warmer and calmer weather returned to the Tampa Bay area this past week and visitors enjoyed some fine days and hot bites at the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Piers. A big...
Kingfish domination
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Kingfish-domination_162451365
With calm seas and water temperature just the way they like it, kingfish will dominate much of the nearshore and offshore activity. Light wind and strong tides from the...
Flounder Finally Arrive
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/Captain-s-Corner-Better-late-than-never-as-flounder-invade-area-waters_162419112
It took all year, but it has finally happened. Flounder have invaded Tampa Bay waters. They usually arrive in late spring or early summer. This year, they just hadn’t...
Fishing 2017, by Neil Taylor
Fall fishing, coming along nicely. The water temperature is perfect. No cold fronts on the horizon. These are the months we look forward to all year. It...
The Meatheads of the Week
NORTHWEST REGION
CASES
OKALOOSA COUNTY
Officer Wilkenson received information regarding three subjects possibly placing corn on Eglin Wildlife Management Area (WMA) before the opening of archery season. The subjects were identified and...