Sticks of Fire: a Tampa blog

Tarpon

If it’s May in Tampa, we’re catching Tarpon. Tarpon are showing at Gandy Bridge with a few catches reported between 60-80lbs. Morning and afternoon are best time to chase these great fighting fish. Tarpon Fishing will pick up all throughout the entire month of May, and with the temperature beginning to rise we will be seeing a lot more action from the silver kings.

This early month full moon saw a lot of activity at Egmont Pass. Redfish are hot and heavy near the DeSoto flats and the fishing there is always good. Just find the schools of Mullet, and the Reds hiding are under them. Spanish Macks are a favorite near all the bay bridges this time of year and will continue for a while longer. Snook are out of season but some early morning and late afternoon catches can be made in most passes and nearer to the beaches. But remember to catch and release gently.

For all your local fishing information, daily reports, and photographs, visit TampaBayFish.com.

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