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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tarpon fishing has been incredible so far this June with massive, plentiful hookups allowing clients to experience what makes the Silver King the ultimate game fish in the Clearwater Beach area. Snook fishing has been some of the best we've seen in the last few years...
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,...
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...
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...
Tarpon fishing is still going on strong but the fish will be in smaller schools on the beaches. You will have better luck finding them in the passes and backwaters along Clearwater and the nearby inland waterways. Although going strong, it wont last forever. You've...
With the current low pressure system (July 10th, 2019) generating excessive rain in the Clearwater/St. Petersburg area slowly moving away; look for fishing to fire up! After tremendous rainfall, water temperatures see a significant drop. Temps were at 90 degrees just...
They're here! Tarpon made themselves known today as we found several schools migrating from north to south. This type of Tarpon movement is typical for the month of May. Patience is definitely the key to hooking these beautiful fish. Getting out early in your local...
If you're wondering where cast your reel to get on the fish you've come to the right place. In this article we will be covering everything from what's biting during the different seasons, the best bait to use, where to find the fish and even most...
Redfish are feeding on the Clearwater flats With the weather heating up, so is the fishing. Redfish are are starting to get into big numbers. Fish from 24 to 30inches have been the norm. They have moved onto the flats, staging on sand points and oyster bars. With...
