Good Catch Fishing Report: March 24, 2023
Captain Dylan Hubbard says winter time patterns and summer time patterns are currently co-existing, which means sheepshead are still inshore, but mangrove snapper and snook are starting to show up while the mackerel and king fish are back in town near shore.
New moon, cold front means it’s a great time to go fishing
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina said the little cold front has fish moving around as they transition to their springtime pattern.
Good Catch Fishing Report: March 10, 2023
Captain Dylan Hubbard says red tide is spotting and now widespread in the areas where it is located so it‘s easy to find areas of clean water where the fish are biting.
Good Catch Fishing Report: Springtime fish pattern settling into Bay Area
A windy start to the weekend doesn’t look good for boaters, but sheepshead are biting inshore and black drum fish can be found under the Bay Area bridges.
Weekend fishing forecast from Hubbard's Marina
Captain Dylan Hubbard has your weekend fishing forecast for February 24-26, 2023.
Friday Fishing Report: February 24, 2023
Captain Dylan Hubbard says inshore the sheepshead are biting with the unseasonable warm weather.
Cold front means fish will be biting
Capt. Dylan Hubbard says cooler weather combined with the new moon means fishing should be really good this weekend.
How fish will react before, during and after a cold front
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina says the weather is not optimal, but it should have the fish excited before the front and a few days after.
Tampa Bay fishing forecast: Full moon will create ‘killer bite’
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina said between the cold front and full moon, fish will be biting well here in Tampa Bay.
Weekend fishing forecast: Sheepshead are excited and biting
Captain Dylan Hubbard says anywhere there are hard surfaces where barnacles can grow, sheepshead are plentiful. But they're not the only fish biting this weekend. Watch Capt. Hubbard's weekend fishing forecast for January 27-29.
Good Catch Fishing Report: New moon brings new movement for inshore fishing
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina said this weekend brings a new moon, so after the dense sea fog lifts, sheepshead, black drum, and redfish will start to get excited.
John’s Pass Seafood Festival kicks off
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina discusses what’s biting the week of Jan. 13, but there is also the annual John’s Pass Seafood Festival. There’s plenty of food, games and a huge Blood Mary bar toast on Saturday morning.
How active are the inshore fish right now?
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina says we are on the backside of the cold front and full moon, meaning there is ‘good moving currents’ making the fish active.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report for the first week of 2023
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina provides the very last fishing report for 2022. He said red tide has appeared to back off, clearing the way for a solid fishing week.
How do fish react to cold snaps?
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina explains the bite before and after a cold snap. He says it takes fish activity to calm down after the front passes through – especially near shore and offshore.
How do fish react to cooler ‘winter’ weather in Tampa Bay?
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina says as we approach the new moon, water flow should increase, which means moving water. This increases the chances of fish bite. As far as this adverse weather, they get more excited and feed more actively.
How is red tide impacting the fishing industry in Tampa Bay?
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina gives an idea of what has been happening inshore, near shore and offshore when it comes to red tide.
Sheepshead become ‘aggressive’ during cooler weather
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard’s Marina said there are calming conditions and beautiful weather, but what is really going to setup the hot bite action is the upcoming full moon. Inshore, the cooling trend is causing the sheepshead to bite.
Where was Captain Dylan Hubbard for this week's Good Catch fishing report?
That's not Hubbard's Marine in John's Pass behind Captain Dylan Hubbard. He may be on vacation, but he's always keeping an eye on what's biting around Tampa Bay!
Good Catch weekend fishing report: Cold weather is actually a good thing
It's going to be a chilly weekend, but it's still good fishing weather. It actually entices different species and makes fishing more predictable, according to Captain Dylan Hubbard at Hubbard's Marina in John's Pass.