1: At Clearwater Big Pier 60, Last week, the windy weather slowed fishing a bit. Spanish mackerel and sheepshead were the most consistent catches. It also bites some sliver trout and whiting, reports Big Pier 60 Bait & Tackle (727-462-6466).
This week’s fish
King Mackerel: That’s the time, and the water temperature is suitable for King Mackerel. Kingfish have been reported this week in many places in the Bay Area and elsewhere.
Strike Zone, 4, 5, 6, 7, elsewhere
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2: At Madeira Beach A herd of mackerel in Spain has returned to the coastal waters and offshore. Hogfish bites remain good at depths of 40-80 feet. Lane snapper action gets about 70 feet hot. Some mangrove snappers and red groupers also come from that depth. Captain Dylan Hubbard (727-393-1947) of Hubbard Marina reports, “I’ve heard Kingfish go out along the edge of the strait on the Skyway, but I haven’t talked about offshore yet.” ..
3: With John’s Pass There are still a lot of sheepsheads on the path, but the bite is starting to slow down. More and more snooks appear on the pass every day. Red fish bite at the bottom of the pass and around the pier. Some Spanish mackerels are biting the pass, but the number is better along the beach away from the pier. Pompano is biting the jetty of Doc’s jig, but Hubbard reports that dirty water is delaying the bite.
4: At Fort Desoto Park There are still many sheepsheads around the marina, bridges, and most of the buildings in the area. Some of these fish are still spawning. More and more snooks are appearing in the area flats and mangrove lines. Quite a few squares up to 20 inches are biting deeper flats and potholes. Kingfish are reported at the end of the Egmont Key and shipping channels. There are many blacktip sharks in the Bansiz Strait. Gulfpia produces Spanish mackerel, sheepshead and whiting. Some snooks are close to the shore and plenty of food is also on the pier. Anglers should be aware that Baitia is closed for remodeling until further notice, Tierra Verde Bait and Tackle (727-864-2108) reports.
5: Around Sunshine Skyway and lower part of Tampa Bay, Mackerel in Spain has sprung up in the coastal waters downstream of Tampa Bay and off Anna Maria Island. Kingfish will come with mackerel. Look for a flock of food on the surface where the birds are actively feeding. Troll the Clark King Fish Spoon with a # 2 planer until you find a school. Then use the live bait with a 2/0 long shank hook for the best action. Mangrove snapper bites are really good throughout the bay, along the edges of shipping channels, and on rocky mountains. Snook fishing continues to be good around Terraseia and Miguel Bay, Captain John Gunter (863-838-5096) of Palmetto reports.
6: At Anna Maria The Perico Bayeux and Seven Pines areas are suitable for snooks and redfish along the coastline. Palmasora Bay also keeps snooks and redfish at high tide. The flatness of the sound with deeper edges and potholes produces a decent number of speckled squares. Structures and bridges still hold sheepshead, but they are starting to thin. Spanish mackerel is off the beach with sporadic kingfish, reports Captain Shawn Crawford (941-705-3160) of the Florida Sport Fishing Outfitters.
7: In St. Petersburg There is plenty of food in this area along with Spanish mackerel and kingfish. The Skyway area and major shipping channels also produce Kingfish and Spanish. Mackerel is also far from the beach. Mangrove snappers bite along waterways and coral reefs in the bay. Piniella Point produces a significant number of trout and some snooks. Redfish and snooks bite around Weedon Island, and snook action can be in the backwater bay. Indo-Pacific is appearing around Tierra Verde and the Skyway Bridge. There are still many sheepsheads around the structure and area dock, reports Larry Mastry of Mastry’s Tackle (727-896-8889).
8: At the northern end of Tampa Bay A bunch of sheepsheads are still around the bridges and structures in the area. A large school at Sheepshead also roams around Ballast Point and Picnic Island. More spotted trout are emerging in the western flat and force street areas around Weedon Island. Gandy Bait & Tackle (813-839-5551) reports that Redfish and Snookbite are good on both sides of the bay, especially around Weedon in the west and at Ballast Point and Picnic Island in the east.
Elsewhere
• In Homo Sassa Redfish has moved to a more summer time pattern. If you look for a mullet, you will find a red fish. The outer islands produce a significant number of fish on incoming tides or jig shrimp with live shrimp, depending on the amount of flow. Snooks bite the rocky coastline and oyster bars around St. Martin’s Keys. Tall tale charter Captain Marrio Castello (352-454-7719) reports that a glow-colored DOACAL 5.5-inch jerk bait is all you need for a bait.
• At Fort Earrings Offshore wind has settled down and a few feet of ocean are expected for the new few days. There should be a good bite for mahi and kingfish in trolls. In the cove, whiting, large croakers, and a few pompanos are biting the waves. Spanish mackerel is biting the mouth of the entrance to the spoon and Gotcha plug. During the day there is a snook bite in the live food inlet. At night, they are taking Hogir Ah and Swimbait. Snook also bites around the bridge while trolling the Rapala Super Shad Wrap. The bridge area also produces some sheepsheads, but their bite is slower and more mangrove snappers are emerging. Clint Walker at the St. Lucie Fishing Center (772-465-7637) reports that Melody Lane Pier produces sand perches.
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