We are definitely up and running after the storms! The Gag and Red Grouper bite has been on fire in December. The nearshore reefs in 35 foot of water are holding good numbers just in time for the Red Grouper season opens on Jan. 1st. There are good numbers of grunt for a table full of fresh fish for the family. We have seen some Grey Triggerfish come over the rails. Hog fish are always a nice treat when they show up. Make sure to have plenty of live or fresh frozen shrimp to bump the odds in your favor. If you have some frozen threadfin for chunk bait or chum, who knows what may show up. We have had good luck on our 4 hour trips with different species of fish. If you want to get out, bring a jacket and warm clothes for the early morning trips and you will be fine. Make sure to book soon as these trips go fast.

November nearshore fishing is hot right now. There is still plenty of bait to be found along the flats and around the ICW markers. The bonito and mackerel are thick along the hard bottom just off the beach up to 9 miles out. Just look for the birds and you are sure to find them. The bait of choice is either a spoon or something small with a lot of flash. The water temp is still a bit high near shore for the big kings, but they are there if you look. The bottom bite is fantastic and the red grouper and gag grouper are showing up in good numbers. The season is closed for both but the are a great catch. There are plenty of grunt,triggerfish,and mangrove snapper along the reef edges. No sign of red tide out at 8 miles off of Pinellas county out of Clearwater. Let's get out there and catch some fish. Book your trip today. We are filling up fast.

Nearshore fishing Has been great despite the fact that Mother Nature is not cooperating. The nearshore reef and wrecks have been holding decent numbers of Mangrove Snapper and the occasional Red and Gag Grouper along with Grunt and a few other species of fish. The Snook, Redfish and Trout bite has been good inshore. Look for these fish along the jetties and just off of the beaches. Make sure to have plenty of live shrimp and live bait. October is here and so are the schools of Mackeral just off of the beaches. The King fish should be close behind the schools of Mackeral so be sure to keep a flat line out while either anchored or drift fishing. Finding schools of Mackeral is as easy as looking for the birds. Once you find them, the fish should be nearby. Make sure to book your trip soon. Also, if you are out on the water, be sure to keep an eye out for floating debris from the storm. Tight lines and we will see you soon.