Red Fishing

Redfish are plentiful most times of the year in Clearwater, Fl all way down through Indian Rocks Beach as well as North and South of these areas along the Gulf Coast. Skinny Water Charters knows the bait, stops and tips to get you on these beautiful fish winter, spring, summer and fall.

Below is a list of all Skinny Water Charters articles and fishing reports related to Red Fishing.

Early starts can pay big

by admin | Aug 5, 2022 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Skinny Water Charters, Snook, Summer fishing, Tampa Bay Fishing, Tarpon

From Indian Rocks to Clearwater, August and September can be challenging months to fish. Snook spread out in the the backwaters, passes, and spill ways. The early morning and late afternoon have produced fish from 5 to 12lb but there is always that chance of a 40in....

Hot Weather and Hot Fishing

by admin | Jun 26, 2022 | Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Flats Fishing, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon

With our recent hot temperatures and water temps hovering at 90* in the Gulf, and mid 90's on the flats in clearwater, you'd think fishing would be slow. But on the contrary, fishing is just as hot as the weather. Tarpon have been my mainstay. Whether it's in the Gulf...

The Inshore Charter Fishing Trifecta is upon us – Redfish, Snook and Tarpon are all in full swing.

by admin | Jun 14, 2022 | Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Snook, Summer fishing, Tampa Bay Fishing, Trout Fishing

Summer is here and with it the main three targets of anglers coming to this area are all here. Tarpon, Redfish, and Snook are all actively feeding in the region. Now is the time to catch all of these trophies. The Tarpon have shown up as is the norm for this time of...

Variety, Variety, Variety.

by admin | Apr 12, 2022 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Fish, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Indian Rocks Beach IRB, Inshore Fishing, King Mackerel, Kingfish, Ladyfish, Red Fishing, Shark Fishing, Skinny Water Charters, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, weather and fishing

With the massive amounts of bait that has recently shown up, fishing is in high gear. Spanish Mackerel are everywhere. Big Kingfish and sharks have made their way into the nearshore wrecks, as well as ledges just off Clearwater beach. The flats have finally gotten...

Cooler Weather Brings the King, Reds & More | Late Oct Fishing Report

by admin | Oct 22, 2021 | Best Bait To Use, Fishing Report & Forecast, King Mackerel, Red Fishing, Skinny Water Charters, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

The water has cooled down with the recent front. Bait has been plentiful, but on the small side with scaled sardines, threadfin, shad, ladyfish in abundance. With the cooler water, the nearshore has exploded with Spanish Mackerel, and we are seeing the start of their...

Redfish, Snook & Trout OPEN!

by admin | Oct 15, 2021 | Clearwater Fishing, Red Fishing, Uncategorized

Well, we have awesome news. Redfish, snook, and trout opened just a few days ago, October 12th for harvest so now we can keep the fish we're targeting. This means you can now enjoy some of the best eating inshore Clearwater Beach and Indian Rocks Beach (among others)...

Clearwater to Indian Rocks Inshore Fishing

by admin | Aug 14, 2021 | Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Red Tide, Skinny Water Charters, Snook

Hook the Snook Snook are just starting to move and get back to their normal summer areas. We have been seeing more snook near freshwater runoff or on the flats and Mangrove shorelines with the mullet schools. Live scaled sardines are the bait of choice but have been...

Red Tide Update and Warm Water Summer Fishing Report

by admin | Jun 25, 2021 | Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Indian Rocks Beach IRB, Red Fishing, Red Tide, Shark Fishing, Snook, Tarpon

Reds Red fishing has been spotty due to the red tide. So look for live mullet around shorelines spoil Islands and oyster bars. This is where the red fish will be congregating. You can't beat cut ladyfish, pin fish or thread fins as these have been the ticket. Lately...

Late May 2021 Report & BIG Fishing Regulation News

by admin | May 22, 2021 | Clearwater Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon, Trout Fishing

Starting off with the BIG news: Finally redfish and trout will open at midnight on May 31st after a three and a half year closure so we finally get to harvest these delicious fish for ourselves and clients to enjoy. This opening signals a strong rebound in the health...

Clearwater & IRB Inshore Fishing Report, April 2021

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Apr 16, 2021 | Clearwater Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Kingfish, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon, Trout Fishing

The weather in Clearwater, nearby Indian Rocks beach all around Florida is heating up and fishing is firing up along with it. With the massive amounts of bait that has recently shown up, fishing is in high gear. Spanish Mackerel are everywhere. Kingfish...

ETA’s Gone & Fishing’s ON

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Nov 15, 2020 | Clearwater Fishing, Indian Rocks Beach IRB, King Mackerel, Red Fishing, Skinny Water Charters, Thredfin, Trout Fishing

Redfish in the Flats are ON So far November has started off quite Breezy. The redfish bite has been extremely good around most Flats spots, spoil Islands and Mangrove bushes. Best bait to get these red fish have been cut ladyfish or cut threadfin herring. These Reds...

Secret to Indian Rocks Beach and Clearwater’s High Fish Numbers

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Oct 19, 2020 | Clearwater Fishing, Indian Rocks Beach IRB, Red Fishing, Skinny Water Charters, Speckled Trout

At any given time, something special is happening in the water and this may lead to more or less of certain fish species. Water temperatures and tides are huge factors for planning and plotting your fishing trip but if you know a local guide, such as Captain Craig...

Where to Hook Snook, Reds, Tarpon & Sharks in Clearwater Right Now

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Aug 24, 2020 | Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Red Fishing, Shark Fishing, Snook, Tarpon

Late August and September can be great months for Clearwater fishing fun! Here's a few tips for getting the most out of your time on the water right now. Snook finding tips Snook are in the passes mouths of creeks flits and the rivers in full force. Fish from 25" to...

Escape into Clearwater fishing. The August 2020 Report by Capt’ Craig

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Jul 31, 2020 | Best Bait To Use, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon, Trout Fishing

Are you ready to get out on the Clearwater water-ways and away from all the chaos in the media and everywhere you look? As we kick off August 2020, fishing has been really good even though we are in the dog days of summer. Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and Trout have thinned...

Water’s hot… and SO IS THE FISHING!

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Jun 28, 2020 | Best Bait To Use, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Snook, Tarpon

With Clearwater water temps are in the 90s we are happy to report the fishing is equally HOT. Getting an early start to your fishing is key to beat the heat for catching tarpon, snook, redfish and other Clearwater inshore species. Best spot to get on the Tarpon Tarpon...

Coronavirus spreads causing businesses like Disney to close while fishing charters plan to remain open

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Mar 15, 2020 | Best Bait To Use, Best Charter Clearwater, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, King Mackerel, Red Fishing, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout

Even though Coronavirus is all over the media and places like Disney and other attractions are closing to help minimize the spread, charter boat fishing are a great alternative. Clearwater Flats Fishing Update for Mid March 2020 With the warmer weather moving in,...

Targeting Redfish, Trout and Snook on the Clearwater flats & shallows in the New 2020 Decade

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Jan 12, 2020 | Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Flats Fishing, Red Fishing, Snook, Trout Fishing

Redfish Where to find em' Redfish action has been steady lately around the Clearwater Flats back bay waters as well as the mangrove shorelines, oyster bars, residential docks and canals. How to hook em' These fish love to feed on the smaller pinfish, grass grunts...

Variable weather in Clearwater leads to harder times with the reel.

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Dec 29, 2019 | Best Bait To Use, Clearwater Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Inshore Fishing, Red Fishing, Trout Fishing

As the weather in Clearwater keeps fluctuating, fishing has become more of a challenge here lately. Targeting Trout: Trout are still feeding, but the trend has had them consistently moving with the warm waters on the flats. Most of the fish have been scattered,...

Clearwater Inshore fishing has been steady with an extremely warm December

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Dec 15, 2019 | Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Fishing, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Red Fishing, Snook, Trout Fishing

Skinny Water Charter's Capt' Craig Lahr breaks down the what, where and how to get on the fish this December and January on Clearwater's inshore. Trout: Trout fishing has been hit or miss. Speckled Trout have not made a big push to our area. Until we start cooling...

Cool water Kingfish will test your tackle

by Capt' Craig Lahr | Nov 9, 2019 | Best Bait To Use, Captain Craig Lahr, Clearwater Inshore Fishing, Fishing Report & Forecast, Kingfish, Red Fishing, Silver King, Speckled Trout

Fishing is starting to get more diverse with the cold fronts bringing in cooler water. Among the species are Kingfish, Redfish and Speckled Trout. Kingfish Kingfish are here in big numbers right off the beach and will test your light tackle. If you want to get out and...

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