What’s happenin’ in the upper stretches of Tampa Bay?

It is going on in the upper Bay!   The prediction on elevated action with the arrival of Fall came right on cue.    Redfish and even some big trout are being caught up here.    Yes, trout.   Kind of early if you ask me but they are being caught way up here again.

Ladyfish and jacks are still patrolling the depths around Courtney Campbell and Howard Frankland bridges.   There is still plenty of bait around.  Find the bait, you will find these species.   They are kind of fun.    Jacks especially.    Ladyfish:  The guy who named them must have really had a problem with women.

Pompano have wound down for the year and moved out to the passes.   Some drum are still on the bridge pilings and fenders.   Without question, the action is in the shallows.   Go into your favorite areas and you should find some good action.

This is the beginning of months of great options up this way.    The worse the weather, the more fish will be heading this direction.    The next front due in on Sunday so this week will probably have a lot more fish moving toward the creeks and canals.

North of Gandy, finally a good option again.   This will be the case through AT LEAST early May.

As always: Be careful out there!

Neil Taylor
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