Fishing Reports

Polk County CCA Banquet April 5 at Bartow Civic Center

The Polk County Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association will hold its 26th annual fund-raising banquet and auction on Thursday, April 5, at the Bartow Civic Center.… Read More »  read more

Source: Central Florida Fishology by Del Milligan | 22 Feb 2012 | 4:44 pm MST

Homosassa Fishing Report 2/21/12

“On the Nature Coast waters speckled trout fishing is about as good as it gets with the best bite being on the incoming high tide. Rocky points and submerged rock piles are the best spots for big trout. D.O.A. 5.5 inch jerk baits in glow color and MirrOlure Provokers in pumpkin seed/ chartreuse tail color have been the best baits,” reports Capt. William Toney of Homosassa Inshore Fishing Charters (352-621-9284). homosassainshorefishing.com… Read More »  read more

Source: For Shore Fishing by Michael "SnookMook" Wilson | 22 Feb 2012 | 7:44 am MST

Bob Bass of Lakeland Dies

Freelance photographer and author Bob Bass of Lakeland died on Sunday. He had cancer. Woodrow R. Bass was president of the Florida Outdoor Writers Association, of which I am a longtime member, in 2010. … Read More »  read more

Source: Central Florida Fishology by Del Milligan | 21 Feb 2012 | 10:14 am MST

Olivier 11th in BFL Gator Division at Okeechobee to Lead Polk Fishermen

Troy Olivier of Lakeland led Polk County fishermen in the Walmart Bass Fishing League's Gator Division opener on Lake Okeechobee Saturday. Olivier finished 11th with 19 pounds, 13 ounces. … Read More »  read more

Source: Central Florida Fishology by Del Milligan | 21 Feb 2012 | 9:54 am MST

Bradenton Offshore Fishing Report 1/19/12

Capt. Larry McGuire/Show Me The Fish Charters January 19, 2012 “On Show Me The Fish Charters operating out of the Bradenton Beach Marina this past week we got into a blackfin tuna bite. We got a few nice tuna in water from 120 feet to 160 feet off Anna Maria Island. The tuna all hit on butterfly jigs. We hooked these fish while out fishing for amberjack and we’ve been catching our limits of bone bruising AJ’s as well. We’ve… Read More »  read more

Source: For Shore Fishing by Michael "SnookMook" Wilson | 20 Feb 2012 | 4:41 pm MST

Palm Coast Fisherman Caught With Illegal Red Snapper, Gag Grouper

Thuy Nguyen of Palm Coast is facing federal charges after being caught with 18 red snapper, four gag grouper, three vermilion snapper and two black sea bass. Nguyen was fishing off the Flagler County coast 16 miles east of Matanzas Inlet when he was cited by FWC officer Ben Boots on Feb. 2. … Read More »  read more

Source: Central Florida Fishology by Del Milligan | 20 Feb 2012 | 2:38 pm MST

Project Removes Sediment at Fanning Springs, Draws More Manatees

For those of you who've been swimming at Fanning Springs on the Suwannee River near Old Town, the water's going to be deeper this summer. … Read More »  read more

Source: Central Florida Fishology by Del Milligan | 20 Feb 2012 | 2:27 pm MST

South Indian River Fishing Report 2/15/12

Capt. Charlie Conner/Fish Tales Charters February 15, 2012 “Well we finally had a cold front come through the area that cooled things off a bit, but not the fishing. Water temperatures cooled off a bit, but they’re warming up quickly again. Fishing has been wonderful out on the river. A little wind and cold didn’t stop us from having fun out on the water,” reports Capt. Charlie Conner of Fish Tales Charters (772-284-3852). http://www.fishtalescharter.com  “Ron, Mike, and Timberly were on… Read More »  read more

Source: For Shore Fishing by Michael "SnookMook" Wilson | 15 Feb 2012 | 8:36 pm MST

Tampa Bay Guide Capt. Richard Seward at Gator Ford Wednesday

If you haven't made plans to go to the Gator Ford "Fishing Conversation" tomorrow night, this is another one you should attempt to make. Capt. Mike Anderson of Tampa's WFLA 970 AM Reel Animals Saturday fishing radio and Gator Ford will host the next event in the series made popular by the beloved Capt. Mel Berman in years past. This upcoming installment will feature Capt. Richard Seward of Tampa. Seward is a long time Tampa Bay area guide and is well known for his techniques for catching speckled trout. Amongst local anglers, he has earned the nickname "Mr Trout." Jim Plastic, an old friend of Capt. Mel Berman says, "You don't bluff your way into a nickname like that without really knowing your stuff."… Read More »  read more

Source: For Shore Fishing by Michael "SnookMook" Wilson | 14 Feb 2012 | 9:09 am MST

Homosassa Fishing Report 2/13/12

“This week looks like we're going to go from winter back to summer in a matter of three days. The extra mild conditions have made the fishing on the Nature Coast very good. For speckled trout, fish the incoming high tide on the outside points of the keys. The rockier the bottom, the better. the big trout will be. The fish will be right up on the rocks as soon as there is enough water for them to swim there,” reports Capt. William Toney of Homosassa Inshore Fishing Charters (352-621-9284). homosassainshorefishing.com… Read More »  read more

Source: For Shore Fishing by Michael "SnookMook" Wilson | 13 Feb 2012 | 8:50 am MST