Fly Fishing Reports
West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay – December
December fishing in the Tampa Bay area is all about timing cold fronts, managing water temperature swings, and planning trips around extreme low tides. Water temperatures have been volatile, with fronts pushing temps into the low 60s and warming trends bringing them...
West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay – November
November Fly Fishing in Tampa Bay: Timing, Tides, and Transitions November is when the seasonal shift becomes most noticeable across Tampa Bay and Florida’s west-central coast. Cooler mornings, shorter days, and the approach of the winter solstice don’t shut the fish...
Lower Keys 2025
October’s fall trip to Big Pine Key was one to remember. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who made the trip down and spent time on the water—it’s always the people that make these trips special. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, with clear skies, comfortable...
Tarpon Season 2025
First, I want to extend a sincere thank you to all my clients, both returning and new, who joined me on the water this season. Your trust in my fly fishing guide service means the world to me, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to share the West Central...
West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay – April
April Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Report – West Central Florida April brought a definitive seasonal shift along Florida’s west central coast. Water temperatures climbed from the low 70s into the upper 70s, and fish have fully committed to their spring and early...
West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay – March
Spring has officially arrived on Florida’s west central coast, and with it comes a surge of activity in our local estuaries and backwaters. From Sarasota to Chassahowitzka, warming water temperatures—starting in the low 60s and now pushing into the 70s—have triggered...
West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay – February
This February fishing report provides key insights for fly anglers and artificial lure fishermen targeting snook, redfish, and speckled trout along the Gulf Coast, from Tampa Bay to the Chassahowitzka River. With fluctuating water temperatures affecting fish behavior,...
West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay – January
Current Conditions for Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Anglers Water temperatures in West Central Florida and Tampa Bay have remained below 55 degrees, significantly influencing fish behavior. Knowing how to adjust fly fishing and light tackle fishing tactics around...