Fish biting during new moon

Captain Dylan Hubbard says the new moon combined with cooler water and water that surged and receded during Hurricane Idalia has the fish biting.

Fish hungry after Hurricane Idalia

According to Captain Dylan Hubbard, fish should be super hungry post hurricane. Fish shut down and take shelter during bad weather, so when weather clears up they are starving.

Hot water keeps fish in the shade

As water temperatures reach the 90s, Captain Dylan Hubard says the fish are tucking up underneath the shadows of docks, mangroves and deep holes where it?s cooler.

Red snapper season begins

A west wind is making it difficult for anglers to get on the water as red snapper season gets underway for private anglers.

Fish lethargic following full moon

Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard?s Marina says a slow current combined with a quarter moon and warming waters mean the fish are moving slower.

New month, new fish in Bay and Gulf

Trigger fish season has closed offshore for the months of June and July for spawning protection, but red snapper season has opened for specific anglers.

Good Catch Fishing Report: May 19, 2023

Friday?s new moon means there?s not a lot of moonlight at night, which concentrates bait around artificial light sources such as dock lights and bridge lights so it?s easier to find the predatory fish.