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Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with another weekly update from the beautiful waters of central west Florida. As we continue cruising daily between Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key, the conditions lately have been lining up perfectly for incredible wildlife sightings, amazing shelling adventures, and unforgettable moments […]

Inshore Fishing Report   Sheepshead are still thick and remain one of the most dependable inshore targets around Johns Pass, Madeira Beach, and the greater Tampa Bay area. Bridges, dock pilings, seawalls, jetties, and rock piles are all holding fish. Small pieces of shrimp, fiddler crabs, oyster, or clam on light tackle remain your best […]

Inshore Fishing Report Sheepshead remain one of the most dependable targets right now. Work docks, bridges, jetties, and rock piles with small pieces of shrimp, fiddler crabs, or oyster/clam, using minimal weight and keeping your bait tight to the structure. Trout are still producing well, especially around edges, potholes, and deeper flats during the day, […]

Private FIshing Charters, Island Trips, Dolphin Cruises & More! If you’re planning a trip to the Tampa Bay or St. Pete Beach area and want a private experience on the water, a custom charter is the perfect way to do it. While Hubbard’s Marina is widely known for deep sea fishing, dolphin tours, and island […]

Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with this week’s wildlife and island adventure update from the waters of central west Florida. As we move deeper into spring conditions around Tampa Bay and the Gulf beaches of Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key, the ecosystem is shifting in exciting […]

Inshore Fishing Report Inshore has been a mixed bag in the best way possible — and the front should actually help many of our wintertime targets. Trout remain one of the most reliable bites right now. Look for them around bridge shadow lines, dock lights, and any place you’ve got moving water with bait getting […]

Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with another exciting update from the waters of central west Florida. This past week brought a welcome stretch of calm seas and beautiful weather, creating ideal conditions for wildlife viewing and island exploration across Tampa Bay and the surrounding beaches of Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort […]

Inshore Fishing Report Trout: This new moon is setting the table for epic dock light and bridge light action. Trout love predictable current and an easy meal, and the incoming tide is your best friend when it’s pulling shrimp and small bait into the light line. If you can find a light with moving water […]

Inshore Fishing Report This past week we finally had a decent weather window to fish around this past mid work week. During that short window, the hogfish cooperated well, and we also saw a nice push of sea bass, plus steady lane snapper. Expect lanes to improve most when you slide a bit deeper too. […]