Last Updated on October 15, 2025 by Capt. Jason
Spring Fishing in Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, and Tarpon Springs, Florida
What can I say? It’s springtime here on the West Central coast of Florida, and the bite in the Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, and Port Richey areas is excellent. The weather is perfect (hovering in the mid-80s), and both redfish and spotted sea trout are biting well. For anyone planning fishing trips in the area, this is one of the most exciting times of the year to be on the water.
The bite hasn’t been quite the same as in years past, likely due to our mild winter, but it’s been solid nonetheless. It took a few days to figure out the pattern since the fish weren’t acting like they normally do early in the season, but once we found them, they chewed really well. That’s the fun of these fishing experiences — no two seasons are exactly alike, and every trip brings something new.
The high-water bite has been best for us lately. Once the tide comes in, the trout and redfish really turn on. We’ve been catching trout along High Water Way in the backcountry near Tarpon Springs, Florida, and the redfish have been active during the first of the outgoing tide in some of their usual springtime haunts around St. Petersburg.
I also fished Tampa Bay one day this week and was surprised to find redfish just about everywhere. Weedon Island had great mid-slot redfish action, along with some solid snook fishing on the outgoing tide. These inshore trips have been producing steady action for anglers of all skill levels.
As spring progresses, expect redfish, snook, and trout to keep biting well — but before long, the tarpon will start stealing the show. Reports are already coming in that tarpon are showing up in Tampa Bay and Boca Grande, which means prime time for both inshore fishing and nearshore action is right around the corner.
If you’re planning to visit Florida this season, now’s the time to lock in a charter. Whether you’re after a laid-back day exploring the flats or gearing up for a deep sea fishing adventure later in the year, I’ve got the perfect trip for you. Spots are filling quickly — I only have three days open for the rest of March — so be sure to check my reservation calendar and book your next fishing trip with FishnFL today!