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Inshore Fishing Report The inshore bite continues to offer variety and excitement this time of year as water temperatures cool and fish settle into a more steady winter time pattern. Sheepshead fishing is hitting its stride with thick concentrations around docks, piers, jetties, and bridge pilings—basically anywhere that holds barnacles and oysters. Use small pieces […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here checking in with another exciting week from the beautiful Gulf waters of central west Florida. From playful dolphins to migrating birds, the wildlife action has been incredible, and our guests have enjoyed unforgettable experiences on our dolphin tours, sunset cruises, island adventures, and family pirate ship cruises. Whether you’re exploring Egmont […]
Inshore Fishing Report Sheepshead (Top Target Now): Prime around docks, bridge pilings, jetties, and rock piles—anywhere with barnacles or oysters. 15–20 lb fluoro, small 1–2/0 J‑hooks, and a split‑shot/light knocker keeps baits in the strike zone. Fiddlers, shrimp bits, or cut oyster work great. Wait for steady weight before lifting to set. Snook (Pushed Back […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with your latest update from the waters of central west Florida. This week has been full of activity across our tours and island adventures, with incredible wildlife sightings, great shelling conditions, and plenty of open space aboard our family friendly cruises. Whether you’re exploring Egmont Key, Shell Key, or enjoying one […]
Here is what’s biting this week at Hubbard’s Marina
Inshore Fishing Report Sheepshead — Peak around docks, piers, bridge pilings, jetties, and any barnacle‑laden structure. Fiddlers or shrimp pieces on light leaders, minimal weight, and short drops right to the pilings get the clicks. Trout — Solid numbers from the beaches and passes to the upper bay. Work edges, potholes, and current points by […]
Inshore Fishing Report Snook have pushed back heavily into the upper and back bays with the shorter photo period and cooler mornings. They’re staging at sun‑drenched, wind‑protected shorelines and ambush points like creek mouths, mangrove points, and deeper edges. Fish the solunar majors and minors with slow‑rolled paddletails, shrimp imitations, or live white bait. Midday, […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with another weekly look at all the exciting wildlife encounters and coastal adventures happening across our beautiful slice of central west Florida. This time of year always brings big seasonal changes to our ecosystem, and our guests have been right in the middle of the action while dolphin watching, shelling, snorkeling, […]
Inshore Fishing Report Inshore fishing has really come alive this week with strong tides and cooling conditions fueling plenty of activity around the bay. Snook are moving deeper into the bays and rivers, looking for warmer, more stable conditions as they settle in for the season. They’re still actively feeding around points, docks, and bridges, […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with your latest update from the waters of central west Florida. The changing seasons are bringing exciting shifts in wildlife activity across Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key, and our guests are getting to experience it all firsthand. From playful dolphins to […]
