Incredible action in April

July Offshore Action is Heating Up! July is delivering some incredible bottom fishing! If you're looking for fresh fish and nonstop action, now is the time to get offshore. Hogfish are showing up on the deeper hard bottom and putting up a great fight before becoming one of the best fish on the table. Mangrove Snapper are biting well around reefs and ledges, with plenty of quality fish coming over the rail. Red Grouper continue to provide steady action, and we're finding some solid keepers on our favorite spots. ⚡ Grunts are keeping the rods bent between bigger bites, making for fast-paced fishing that's perfect for anglers of all experience levels. Whether you're filling the cooler with delicious fillets or chasing your next offshore adventure, July is one of the best times to get on the water. Book your trip now—prime dates are filling fast, and the bite is only getting better!

Nearshore opportunities are plenty this month with good numbers of Grunt,mangrove Snapper,Triggerfish, Black Sea Bass, Red Grouper, Gag Grouper (seasonal),Cobia, and a possible Hog Fish. The weather is heating up and so are the fish. The summer months are here and the fishing will only get better. Tarpon are still here around the bridges and along the beachesand make for a great fight! Bring the bigger tackle and you just might be lucky enough to land the King!

Current spring conditions around Belleair Bluffs and nearby Clearwater are improving fast with warmer water, more bait moving in, and better action both inshore and offshore. Spanish mackerel are already showing strongly on the flats and near bridges, while grouper, triggerfish, and kingfish action should continue improving through April. Grunt – Grunts are biting well on nearshore hard bottom and reefs in 40–80 feet. Small pieces of squid, shrimp, and cut bait on light tackle are producing steady action. Red Grouper – Red grouper action is solid offshore in deeper structure and hard-bottom areas west of Clearwater. Live pinfish, sardines, and cut bait around ledges and rock piles are working best. Offshore captains around Belleair Bluffs have continued reporting red grouper catches through the cooler months, which is a good sign heading into April. Cobia – Cobia should begin showing more consistently around markers, buoys, rays, and nearshore wrecks this month as water temperatures climb. Keep a pitch rod ready with live pinfish or large jigs. Black Sea Bass – Black sea bass are still available offshore on rocky bottom and reef structure, especially mixed in with grunts and snapper. Shrimp and squid on bottom rigs are working. Triggerfish – Triggerfish are holding on deeper wrecks and reefs offshore. Smaller hooks tipped with squid or cut bait are best because they can be picky and steal bait easily. King Mackerel – Kingfish activity should pick up over the next few weeks around bait schools, shipping channels, and offshore reefs. Slow trolling live bait like threadfins and sardines is the best approach. Spanish Mackerel – Spanish mackerel are one of the hottest bites right now. Schools have moved onto the shallow grass flats, passes, and bridges, and anglers are seeing nonstop action with flashy spoons, jigs, and live bai