John’s Pass Seafood Festival kicks off

Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina discusses what’s biting the week of Jan. 13, but there is also the annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival. There’s plenty of food, games and a huge Blood Mary bar toast on Saturday morning.

How active are the inshore fish right now?

Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina says we are on the backside of the cold front and full moon, meaning there is ‘good moving currents’ making the fish active.

How do fish react to cold snaps?

Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina explains the bite before and after a cold snap. He says it takes fish activity to calm down after the front passes through – especially near shore and offshore.

How do fish react to cooler ‘winter’ weather in Tampa Bay?

Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina says as we approach the new moon, water flow should increase, which means moving water. This increases the chances of fish bite. As far as this adverse weather, they get more excited and feed more actively.

Sheepshead become ‘aggressive’ during cooler weather

Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina said there are calming conditions and beautiful weather, but what is really going to setup the hot bite action is the upcoming full moon. Inshore, the cooling trend is causing the sheepshead to bite.

Nicole’s impact on the Bay Area fish

Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina says the best fishing day for near shore and offshore is Saturday, Nov. 12, due to Nicole stirring up the Gulf.

Sheepshead are biting in the bay

Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina said sheepshead are biting inshore, describing the species as ‘aggressive’ at the moment. Pompano and other fish are also more active at the moment.

Tampa Bay Fishing Report for Halloween 2022

Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina gives a rundown of what to expect this weekend as we head into Halloween. He says the best time to go fishing is during these transition periods between weather patterns.

How did Hurricane Ian impact the Gulf, Tampa Bay fish?

After Hurricane Ian, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina says the most they’ve seen is a lot of sand. It’ll take a few days for the water to calm down and clear up from stirring up sand, the fish will be more active.