Fly Fishing Reports

West Central Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Report – Tampa Bay – November

by Ethan Kiburz | Dec 5, 2025 | Fly Fishing Report

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

by Ethan Kiburz | Nov 10, 2025 | Fly Fishing Report

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

by Ethan Kiburz | Aug 11, 2025 | Fly Fishing Report

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

by Ethan Kiburz | May 6, 2025 | Fly Fishing Report

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

by Ethan Kiburz | Apr 1, 2025 | Fly Fishing Report

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...