Fly Fishing Reports

August & September Tampa Bay Fishing Report: Night Fishing, Moon Phases & Summer Patterns

by Ethan Kiburz | Oct 5, 2026 | Fly Fishing Report

As summer progresses into August and September, water temperatures throughout Tampa Bay and the surrounding West Central Florida coastline can exceed 90°F. These extreme temperatures significantly influence the feeding behavior of tarpon, redfish, snook, and spotted...

May–July 2026 Tampa Bay Tarpon Fishing Report | Fly Fishing Florida’s Gulf Coast

by Ethan Kiburz | Aug 1, 2026 | Fly Fishing Report

The 2026 migratory tarpon season along Florida’s west coast provided some incredible opportunities for fly fishing anglers. From May through July, schools of mature tarpon moved through the coastal waters of Tampa Bay and the surrounding Gulf Coast, offering...

April 2026 Tampa Bay Fishing Report | Snook, Redfish & Early Tarpon

by Ethan Kiburz | May 2, 2026 | Fly Fishing Report

Spring fishing along Florida’s west-central coast has been excellent, with snook settling into their summer spawning habitats, redfish continuing to provide consistent sight fishing opportunities, and the first migratory tarpon beginning to appear as water...

March 2026 Tampa Bay Fly and Light Tackle Fishing Report | Spring Redfish & Snook Fishing

by Ethan Kiburz | Apr 2, 2026 | Fly Fishing Report

Tampa Bay Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Fishing Report – March 2027 Spring is approaching along Florida’s west coast, and the fishing throughout the greater Tampa Bay area continues to be excellent. Redfish have been providing consistent opportunities for fly...

Tampa Bay and West Central Florida Fly and Light Tackle Report – February

by Ethan Kiburz | Mar 2, 2026 | Fly Fishing Report

Fishing across Tampa Bay and the surrounding rivers has been outstanding as water temperatures fluctuate between the low 60s and mid-70s with weekly cold fronts continuing to pass through. The key has been timing warming trends between fronts. Once temperatures...