1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, sheepshead are biting around the pilings along with some grunts and they’ve been the most consistent catch. A few speckled trout have also been caught and some small ...

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 ...

After captain John Gunter caught a tagged gag grouper in Tampa Bay, he called in to report the catch to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. The call was received by a southern-accented ...

A member of one of Captain Wes Wildman’s charter fishing excursions shows of a gag grouper caught in November 2022. Provided by Wes Wildman This time next year gag grouper will be closed. The decision ...

Shaggy Cannoy poses with a 42-inch gag grouper caught while fishing with Tampa Bay-area offshore charter fishing captain Brian Rubey. Courtesy of Brian Rubey When the early closure announcement for ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Even though gag grouper season is currently closed, the thrill of catching one hasn’t gone anywhere—and in this week’s Reel Talk, Amanda shows how to responsibly fish for them ...

When Sept. 1 arrived, many anglers were excited to run offshore. It coincided with the Labor Day holiday, leading many to make fishing plans. Gag grouper, red snapper and amberjack seasons were all ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Fishermen can apply to obtain one of 200 goliath grouper fishing permits that will take effect next March. Those selected will be able to harvest goliath grouper between 24 and 36 ...

1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, sheepshead have been caught nearly every day this past week. Both speckled trout and silver trout, along with whiting have also been steady catches. A few Spanish ...

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 ...