by Florida Kayak | Apr 16, 2021 | Fishing Reports
Water temps are still heating up, making bait much more plentiful. More snook are moving down the beaches and feeding in the passes. Strong outgoing tides will push crabs and baitfish out off of the grass flats which will attract these larger species. Now is the time...
by Florida Kayak | Apr 9, 2021 | Fishing Reports
The Gulf of Mexico is on fire!! The bait has officially moved in. Large schools of thread fins nearshore and offshore are present. A sabiki rig is always recommended which will help to make catching bait easier. Especially for those schools of threads. There have been...
by Florida Kayak | Mar 22, 2021 | Fishing Reports
The kingfish are in!!! Larger smoker kings right off of the beach. There are still some red grouper and larger mangrove snappers if you can get offshore. Snook have definitely started moving down the beach as well. Some schools of redfish have been spotted in Sarasota...
by Florida Kayak | Mar 15, 2021 | Fishing Reports
Spring has SPRUNG!!! The bait has arrived and so have the kingfish!! Larger king mackerel have been caught this week anywhere from a mile to ten off of the beach. Schools of larger whitebaits and threadfins can be used to target the kings. Trolling live baits is very...
by Florida Kayak | Mar 4, 2021 | Fishing Reports
With water temperatures rising, we are beginning to see more bait off of the beaches and in the nearshore Gulf of Mexico. This will produce more chances for larger species to be targeted such as king mackerel, snook and tarpon. King fish can sometimes be spotted...
by Florida Kayak | Feb 14, 2021 | Fishing Reports
Water temps jumped nearly ten degrees this week!! This will increase the amount of bait activity in the bay, the nearshore Gulf of Mexico and offshore as well. Threadfin pods have been sighted offshore and smaller baits on the beach will make beach fishing for snook...
by Florida Kayak | Feb 4, 2021 | Fishing Reports
Fishing this time of year can be slightly slower but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty too be caught!! Due to the high winds, we find ourselves confined more to inshore and bay fishing. Utilize the grass flats and clear water!! Speckled trout have been...
by Florida Kayak | Jan 11, 2021 | Fishing Reports
Winter Fishing!!! Lower tides tend to push fish into places you normally wont find them. Grass flats have been very productive lately for trout with topwater baits. Some solid redfish can be found sunning in the sandholes. Golden bream lil johns can be great rigged...
by Florida Kayak | Nov 8, 2020 | Fishing Reports
High winds have made it difficult to get offshore in the last few weeks. Nearshore fishing has been fantastic!! Larger kingfish, mackerel and sharks have been abundant within 3-4 miles off the beach. Many reports of pompano and sheepshead this week from people fishing...
by Florida Kayak | Aug 18, 2020 | Fishing Reports
The current high pressure system holding over the coast has kept the wind down and temperatures up. Early morning and late evening are still the best times for top water for snook and reds, along with the HIGH morning tides. Just off the beach, schools of mackerel,...
by Florida Kayak | Aug 9, 2020 | Fishing Reports
Calmer conditions offer anglers fantastic inshore and offshore fishing this week. Inshore bite has been hot! Larger redfish and snook are showing interest in multiple types of artificial baits as well as live bait if you can get it. Mangrove snapper either inshore...
by Florida Kayak | Jun 27, 2020 | Fishing Reports
The offshore bite is still hot. Limits of red snapper and grouper are the norm, with reports of nice scamp and some super mutton snapper as well. We still have a lot of tarpon on the beach and in the passes! Share...
by Florida Kayak | Jun 22, 2020 | Fishing Reports
Tarpon are on the beach! Red Snapper bite is off the hook! Big grouper also being caught in numbers! Boston Macks, sardines, squid, and octopus are the ticket. Tight Lines! Share...
by Florida Kayak | Jun 10, 2020 | Fishing Reports
Fishing last week was mostly wet. The deluge did cool off the water some and unfortunately sent a lot of the green backs offshore. The tarpon bite improved probably due to the dirty water and they started to prefer pinfish to crabs. Inshore the topwater trout bite...
by Florida Kayak | May 27, 2020 | Fishing Reports
Everybody get ready for gag grouper and red snapper! Both seasons open June 1st and Captain’s are already reporting lots of both being caught ahead of the season opener on squid, sardines, octopus and cut white bait. Follow the possession limits and take care of...
by Florida Kayak | May 23, 2020 | Fishing Reports
They are here! Lot’s of fish in the passes and on the beach! Crabs, threadies and pinfish are the bait of choice. There are even some nice fish being caught on fly! There are plenty of fish so be courteous of others! Don’t crowd, wait your turn and enjoy!...
by Florida Kayak | May 11, 2020 | Fishing Reports
Tarpon are here! Look for them in the passes. Having luck with big pinfish, threads, and of course crabs. Lots of nice cobia being caught as well. Some of the “M” reefs are holding permit and nice mangrove snapper. Inshore, snook, trout, and redfish bite...
by Florida Kayak | May 7, 2020 | Fishing Reports
Offshore, if you are able to get to 200 feet wahoo is the word. If you are closer, 100 feet or less look for black fin tuna. Near shore, tarpon are hot and cold. Look forward to warm weather before it gets active. Inshore is an all around good bite. Juvenile...
by Florida Kayak | Jun 10, 2016 | Fishing / Tackle, Tips and Tricks
Hobie First Cast Charter Captain Juan Leon coordinates our Hobie First Cast program where he specializes in kayak fishing with artificial lures in both fresh and saltwater. Hobie first cast is the perfect way for anglers of all ages and skill level to find out...
by Florida Kayak | Oct 7, 2015 | Community, Paddlesport, Tips and Tricks
Looking for your next kayak spot? How about a secluded, not-so-often used, kayak launch? Try out Pinecraft Park! Pinecraft Park Pinecraft Park is a well maintained Sarasota county park that is at the northern end of Phillippi Creek. There is a paved launch ramp on...
