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.
Nicole?s impact on the Bay Area fish
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says the best fishing day for near shore and offshore is Saturday, Nov. 12, due to Nicole stirring up the Gulf.
Sheepshead are biting in the bay
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina said sheepshead are biting inshore, describing the species as ?aggressive? at the moment. Pompano and other fish are also more active at the moment.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report for Halloween 2022
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina gives a rundown of what to expect this weekend as we head into Halloween. He says the best time to go fishing is during these transition periods between weather patterns.
How cold fronts impact fishing in Tampa Bay
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says fish get excited when each cold front moves through this time of year. ?It should really make fishing good.?
Plenty of redfish, mackerel action inshore
With October's full Hunter's Moon overhead, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina says big moving tides will bring a killer weekend of fishing.
How did Hurricane Ian impact the Gulf, Tampa Bay fish?
After Hurricane Ian, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says the most they?ve seen is a lot of sand. It?ll take a few days for the water to calm down and clear up from stirring up sand, the fish will be more active.
Good Catch: Fishing report Sept. 23
Inshore fishing is hot this weekend! Get out on the water and make a catch.
Strong redfish bite throughout Bay Area
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says he is seeing redfish schools in the back bay area. They are actively feeding right now.
If you dodge those storms, here?s what to expect while fishing in the Gulf
It may not be the greatest weekend for fishing, but if you can avoid the storms, there are some opportunities from redfish to amberjacks, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
Labor Day weekend fishing report
Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina gives the latest fishing forecast for the Bay Area for the upcoming Labor Day weekend and the days that follow.
Incoming tide increasing bite inshore
Capt. Dylan Hubbard from Hubbard?s Marina says the new moon is around the corner, which leads to moving water. Moving water means moving fish.
Black drum has been ?pretty darn? good around Tampa Bay bridges
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says anglers have been seeing lots of black drum, specifically inshore around the bridges. Redfish, snook and mangrove snapper bites have been good too.
Redfish biting inshore along the mangrove lines
It?s pretty active inshore, especially with the redfish. We?re coming up to that time of year where we see more schools of redfish in the back bay areas, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
Fishing Report: Aug. 5, 2022
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina says the full moon later this week means more moving water, and there should be more fish and bait moving around inshore.
Fishing Report: July 29, 2022
Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says the new moon means we have strong currents. Water is flushing out of the bays, which means more bait inshore.
New moon will change inshore fish movement
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina says he is looking forward to the upcoming new moon, which mean more moving water. It will concentrate the inshore bite during the day since they won?t have the natural light to feed at night. At night though, you?ll find a concentration of fish near those dock and bridge lights.
Redfish, snook action is hot inshore
There?s still a lot of moving water on the back end of the full moon, meaning it is refreshing the bay and getting inshore fish actively feeding. As we move through the week, the bite will get tougher, especially during the day, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.