Tampa Bay Provides Top Notch Fishing In January

Well, the New Year has come, and we are in January. I have called Tampa my home all my life, and every time around the first of the year, I know why. While most are complaining about shoveling snow, we get the benefit of wearing sandals and shorts. In addition to the great weather comes some top-notch fishing. Snook fishing still holds strong around the rivers and creeks as the weather just has not reached the point of being cold. Whitebait (A.K.A. Greenbacks) still roams throughout the bay and can be caught with ease around the towers and markers. If you seek to catch bait, make sure to bring your big, heavy bait nets as bait is deeper this time of year.

Trout fishing is also great to target this time of year. As water temperatures cool, the big trout move onto the beautiful flats of Tampa Bay. This is great fishing to target on both artificial baits as well as live bait. Greenbacks and shrimp are the top producers for live bait. If you're into throwing artificial baits, you can't go wrong with the Z-Man PaddlerZ baits or the Mirrolure MirroDine, which is another great option to put big fish in the boat.

Redfishing in the wintertime is a great way to catch plenty of fish. The reds move into the rivers and creeks and feed on all types of crustaceans. Live or artificial shrimp would be the bait of choice as they are just roaming the bottom of the bay looking for an easy meal. Redfish are great to target this time of year, so get out and do some fishing!

So while you're in the area on vacation, enjoy your time in the sun on the amazing beaches, or riding the roller coasters at Busch Gardens. Make sure to mix a little fishing with your vacation. I promise you won't be disappointed. Call 813-727-9890 or just go to our book now page for more information. Tight lines!