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Tampa Bay
Peak Season: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov

Tampa Bay

Inshore fishing paradise. Tampa Bay's vast estuary system offers year-round inshore fishing for snook, redfish, and tarpon in some of Florida's mo

Active Charters
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Target Species
3 Primary
Avg. Trip Price
$550 CAD
Top Rated
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Field Notes: The Bite

Tampa Bay is a premier fishing destination with world-class angling opportunities.

Tampa Bay's vast estuary system offers year-round inshore fishing for snook, redfish, and tarpon in some of Florida's most productive waters.

Target Species

Tarpon

Tarpon

SeasonApr-Jul
Avg. Weight60-200 lbs
TechniqueFly fishing, live bait
DifficultyExpert
Snook

Snook

SeasonMar-Nov
Avg. Weight5-30 lbs
TechniqueLight tackle, fly
DifficultyIntermediate
Redfish

Redfish

SeasonYear-round
Avg. Weight5-40 lbs
TechniqueSight fishing, fly
DifficultyIntermediate

The Run Timing

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Live Conditions

Water Temp
54°F · Ideal
Tide (Next High)
2:45 PM +11.2ft
Wind
10kts NW
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Offshore Forecast (3-Day)
GO — Favorable

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