A series of cold fronts has made for some difficult fishing on Tampa Bay's South Shore flats. Water temperature is now at 65 degrees - the point where snook stop actively feeding, and other species slow down. ...more

December 3, 2008 |

The weather has been much better, cooler but with less wind. ...more

November 19, 2008 |

September has been the hottest month I can remember in 14 years of fishing Tampa Bay. ...more

September 24, 2008 |

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Fred Everson. ...more

September 21, 2008 |

The big outgoing tides that snook fishermen like will occur early in the morning, before sunrise as the full moon begins to wane. Water temperature is still in the high 80s and clarity is not very good. The good news is that there seems to be plenty of bait on the flats but thus far the snook have not been very cooperative. ...more

September 17, 2008 |

It's a Web site that can be useful to teachers writing lesson plans, scientists tracking water quality, real estate agents selling waterfront properties and anglers looking for a good fishing hole. ...more

September 17, 2008 |

In a 4-1 vote early Tuesday evening, the Lake Denton Citizens Advisory Committee recommended that the Highlands County commissioners permanently close public access to this popular lake. ...more

September 4, 2008 |

The new-moon lunar phase provides two more days of great ideal fishing conditions for the Florida summertime angler. ...more

August 31, 2008 |

At 7:58 p.m. today, we're exactly three days away from the second new moon of August. This Saturday provides the excellent fishing conditions, with the midday heat to contend with the only serious challenge. ...more

August 27, 2008 |

Anglers know that during the last quarter moon phase, fishing is not all that great. When you add a tropical storm into the forecast mix, the results diminish to the point that you keep the boat under cover and plan a trip to the nearest fishing shop. ...more

August 20, 2008 |