Saltwater: Redfish biting in Tampa Bay after hurricane waters clear – The Ledger
1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel have been caught every day this week. Good numbers of redfish have also been caught, including a couple in the upper slot. Speckled trout, whiting and jacks are also biting. A good size blacktip shark was also caught over the weekend, reports Big Pier 60 Bait […]
On a fish and a prayer: What you catch in Tampa Bay waters may not be safe to consume. Here's why – WUSF

Marlie Pasilan and her husband settle on the Fort De Soto Gulf Pier as early as 9 a.m. to feed their three children. Her family eats fish like French fries. A hearty wind hits their faces, as ruffled palm leaves clap behind them. Fleeting seagulls steady themselves along the pier’s canopies and atop light poles. […]
It's winter so that means sheepshead bite is strong in Tampa Bay – The Ledger
1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, the cold front has slowed the fishing, but sheepshead, whiting, silver trout and croakers have been caught this week, reports Big Pier 60 Bait & Tackle (727-462-6466).2: At Madeira Beach, the hogfish bite is still very good in nearshore waters 30 to 70 feet deep. Lane snapper start […]
Saltwater fishing: Gag grouper moving closer to shore in Tampa Bay area – The Ledger
1. At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, windy weather has slowed the fishing this week. A few mangrove snapper, sheepshead, along with small bonnethead and hammerhead sharks have been caught, reports Big Pier 60 Bait & Tackle (727-462-6466).Cooler weather has moved more gag grouper closer to nearshore bay area waters and along the shipping channel.Strike Zones: 2, […]
Saltwater fishing: Redfish are biting big around Tampa Bay – The Ledger
1. At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel have been consistent in the mornings. Speckled trout and silver trout have also been biting good, and one snook was caught last weekend. A few pompano have been caught and there was also a tripletail this week. Sheepshead are on the pilings for anglers who know […]