Friday fishing report: April 11, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says conditions on the water are looking better with a full moon coming up on Sunday, along with calmer weather for the second half of the weekend into next week.
Friday fishing report: April 4, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says tides will be slow through the weekend, but they should speed up next week ahead of a full moon on Sunday, April 13.
Friday fishing report: March 28, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant species like sheepshead, trout and redfish are biting well inshore. Hogfish, lane snapper, mangrove snapper and red grouper are active nearshore while big red grouper triggerfish are among the best catches offshore.
Friday fishing report: March 21, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant fish such as redfish, trout and sheepshead will likely be active over the next few days. As temperatures warm up again and a new moon approaches next week, snook could get more active inshore. Nearshore and offshore, mangrove snapper bites have picked up.
Friday fishing report: March 14, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says a full moon is creating more tidal flows, leading to better opportunities to catch fish. Conditions could get rough this weekend, though, with stronger winds ahead of storms late Sunday into Monday.
Friday fishing report: March 7, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent fluctuations in temperatures have made fishing conditions tougher. Things could calm down by next Tuesday and Wednesday, with warming trends and larger tides ahead of a full moon making for a better bite.
Friday fishing report: Feb. 28, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says there’s plenty of flowing water on the back side of the new moon, allowing for fish to be more active. Hubbard says fishing should be “really hot” this weekend and into next week before a front brings low pressure while a quarter moon brings a slowing of the tides.
Friday fishing report: Feb. 21, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fishing conditions should be better this weekend on the back end of our latest disturbance. It could be tough again on Monday, but Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are looking good to get out on the water.
Friday fishing report: Feb. 14, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says changes in the weather pattern are making for confusing conditions for the fish. Cold fronts on the way this coming week could continue that trend, but some good tides on the back end of a full moon are making the bite a little better.
Friday fishing report: Feb. 7, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says warmer, more consistent weather is making for a slow transition for fish, but a full moon this coming week could bring a better bite.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 31, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says beautiful, warmer weather should bring a better bite on the water over the next week.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 24, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the return of warmer weather, along with the upcoming new moon, will bring a better bite this coming week.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 17, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent colder weather has made fishing more difficult in many areas, but Friday and Saturday could make for better conditions on the back side of a full moon.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 10, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish that are more cold-tolerant – like redfish, sheepshead and trout – are biting well during the cold fronts. Nearshore and offshore has been tougher for fishing, but hogfish and red grouper are abundant in some spots.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 3, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says warmer temperatures this weekend will allow for good fishing. More weather changes through next week could make for less favorable conditions, but things should get better by the following weekend.
Friday fishing report: Dec. 27, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says with a new moon coming up on Monday, areas near artificial light sources will become prime places for fishing.
Friday fishing report: Dec. 20, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says nicer weather and a new moon means things should be picking up as we head into next week as the atmosphere stabilizes and the current gets stronger.
Friday Fishing report: Dec. 13, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish are active with a full moon coming up Sunday. Inshore, redfish are active throughout the entire region, while live shrimp and flounder are also good bets this time of year. Nearshore, hogfish are the “center point.” Offshore, red snapper are biting well.
Friday Fishing report: Dec. 6, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fishing is “stellar” this time of year with fronts moving through the Tampa Bay area, leading to extra activity. Inshore, snook are on the move to the back and upper bay waters, along with redfish, shrimp and trout. Nearshore, hogfish are active. Offshore, the red snapper bite is good between fronts.
Friday Fishing report: Nov. 29, 2024
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the new moon is bringing lots of moving water and fish activity. Inshore, trout are on the move to the back bay and upper bay, while flounder are also active. Nearshore, hogfish are active as the cold front moves into Florida, along with mangrove snapper. Offshore, red snapper is back open for everyone.