Hubbards Marina | Deep Sea Fishing | Dolphin Watching Tours | John's Pass Madeira Beach FL
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with another exciting update from the waters of central west Florida. Springtime has fully arrived around Tampa Bay, and the wildlife activity across Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key has been absolutely incredible lately. Whether guests are joining us aboard our dolphin watching nature […]
Inshore Fishing Report Inshore fishing around Johns Pass, Madeira Beach, Tampa Bay, the beaches, and the back bay waters is in a very exciting spring transition. We still have plenty of cooler season fish around, but the warm season players are starting to show up more and more each week. That overlap is what makes this time of year […]
Inshore Fishing Report Inshore fishing around Tampa Bay, Johns Pass, Madeira Beach, and the surrounding beaches is really starting to feel like a springtime mixed bag with a little bit of everything happening at once. We still have plenty of cooler season targets around, but we are also seeing more warm weather movement with snook, […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with your latest update from the waters of central west Florida. As we continue cruising daily around Tampa Bay and the beautiful beaches of Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key, the wildlife activity and overall experience on the water remain outstanding. From […]
At Hubbard’s Marina, our Dolphin Quest tours aren’t just about spotting dolphins. They’re also an amazing opportunity to experience the incredible wildlife that calls our coastline home. One of the most fascinating sights we see almost daily is the osprey, one of Florida’s most iconic birds of prey. Meet the Osprey Ospreys are powerful fish […]
The 2026 red snapper season is set to be one of the longest yet, running from June 1 through October 25. With nearly five months of fishing, anglers will have more opportunities than ever to get offshore, avoid peak crowds, and land quality keeper snapper with Hubbard’s Marina.
Big news for the 2026 offshore fishing season! Red snapper is locked in from June 1 through October 25, while gag grouper and amberjack are both expected to open September 1—with projections pointing to a strong, overlapping season. With longer windows and more opportunities to fish, now’s the time to start planning your trip with Hubbard’s Marina.
Inshore Fishing Report Inshore fishing throughout Tampa Bay, Johns Pass, and the surrounding beaches is really starting to fire up as spring patterns take hold. Sheepshead remain one of the most reliable targets right now, with strong numbers around docks, piers, bridges, and jetties. Target them with small pieces of shrimp, fiddler crabs, or cut […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with another great update from the waters of central west Florida. Conditions across Tampa Bay and the surrounding beaches of Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key continue to line up beautifully, making this an incredible time to get out on the water. […]
Inshore Fishing Report Inshore action around Tampa Bay and the beaches should remain very good, especially if you capitalize on the weekend bite ahead of the weather. Sheepshead are still one of the most dependable species in the region. Bridges, jetties, rock piles, dock pilings, seawalls, and any hard structure with barnacle or oyster growth are […]
