Last Updated on October 13, 2025 by Capt. Jason
January Fishing Report: Unprecedented Action in Tampa Bay
January has continued to be a phenomenal month for fishing across **Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, and St. Pete**. While the area has experienced slightly cooler temperatures, they have remained **seasonably warmer** than usual. For my clients, this has resulted in beautiful, glass-calm days and the unprecedented opportunity to run and fish much larger areas than is typically possible during this time of year.
The Winter Bite is On: High-Volume Catches
The success this month has been exceptional; we have successfully landed **hundreds of fish**. A wide variety of species, including **Trout, Snook, Redfish, Sheepshead, Bluefish, Ladyfish, Pompano, and Snapper**, have all been brought boat-side for action-packed trips.
The winter weather has given us clear water and great visibility for sight fishing.
Unbelievable Action: Every Cast a Strike
This past week, the fishing has truly taken off. During a recent charter, we experienced a bite—or landed a fish—literally **every single cast**. With just two clients aboard, we went through over **twenty dozen shrimp in just under four hours**. That level of aggressive feeding is truly incredible!
The fish have been chewing aggressively, anticipating the colder weather that is surely heading our way. We have too many pictures to post, but here are a few highlights from recent trips.
Double hookups are common when the bite is this hot!
Book Your Trip: February and March are Prime
If you’re looking to get out on the water, **February and March are the hottest months for Tampa Bay fishing**. This is my favorite time of year because, no matter your experience level, you are virtually **guaranteed to have a great time and catch a large number of fish**.