Fishing Charters Tampa Bay

August 15, 2016
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on August 15, 2016
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A Weekend Away

So what do I and many other fishermen do when we have some time off…..Go fishing of course! Fishing and diving in the Bahamas as a child was always the source of my fondest memories, and ever since I venture off Florida’s east coast to my favorite place in the world as often as possible.  The Abaco’s are by far my favorite islands in the Bahamas, and I get there as much as possible. 
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August 15, 2016
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on August 15, 2016
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A Bridge To Success

Bridges are some of the best fish habitats worldwide.   Like an oil rig attracts fish offshore, similarly bridges attract everything from baitfish and crustaceans to apex predators.  Tampa Bay is home to four of Florida’s largest bridges including the state’s second largest, the Sunshine Skyway.  Along with the 4 major bridges that span Tampa Bay are numerous smaller bridges that connect residential areas.  Bridges are favorite hangout spots for fish for a multitude of reasons. 
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January 25, 2015
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on January 25, 2015
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Flounder Fishing Charter Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay’s flounder fishery has been dramatically improving over the past few years. Fortunately for those of us that like to catch and eat these tasty flat fish, flounder populations are strong enough to exclusively target them during the cooler months of the year. Two species of flounder call Tampa Bay home. The Gulf flounder is the most common and can be identified by three distinct dark spots on its back. The southern flounder is less common and usually covered in spots.
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February 14, 2012
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on February 14, 2012
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Cold Front Fishing!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fishing around the cold fronts is the key to making a great day!  The fishing out of the Gandy area has been on fire!  Trout in the 17-24 inch class  and multiple slot redfish being released as well as those over 27 inches.  The smaller redfish are also easy pickings with a 1/8th oz jig and a piece of shrimp slowly moved along the channel edges and drop offs! The Snook bite has been on fire with whitebait readily available to the hard working individual!
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January 2, 2012
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on January 2, 2012
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Lots of Fish

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The fish are biting and the weather is nice, everyone should be trying to get out to do a little fishing. I have been fishing Tampa Bay with some great success. Every year the Redfish in Tampa Bay go back to their wintertime spots and I am not talking about the little 8 to 12 inchers that go to the rivers every year.  The fish that I am talking about are the big ones. The Redfish are on the flats and some days they are up close to the shore, and some days they are over 500 yards from the shore.
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September 7, 2011
Published by Capt. Matt Santiago on September 7, 2011
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Upper Bay Redfish!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Right now we have a lot of Redfish in Tampa Bay, the only problem is that they are still in transition moving into their fall/pre-winter time homes. For the most part I am focusing on areas with oyster beds or Mullet activity on the higher tides, and looking for tailing fish on the open flats on the lower tides. It is important for me to stay fishing even on my days off, to ensure I stay in tune with the Redfish habits and patterns.
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