Fly Fishing Reports
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...
West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay – December
December has been a stellar month for targeting Redfish and Spotted Sea Trout in Tampa Bay’s inshore waters. With water temperatures averaging around 60 degrees, the cooler conditions have brought significant changes to the ecosystem, making this a prime time to...
West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay – November
As we transition through the cooler months, Tampa Bay’s waters are experiencing notable temperature shifts. Post-front conditions have brought water temperatures down to the 60-degree range, but the mercury steadily climbs to 70 degrees within a few days of...