Bite Atlas
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Bite AtlasFlorida field guideYour daily fishing readRates today's conditions for this spot, not the chance of a catch.
NNW wind supports the water shape here. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Tampa / St. PeteFetch time is separate from observation time. Stale measurements are excluded from scoring.
Bridge · Tampa / St. Pete
First light around 6:49 AM · Incoming tide after low Fri 11:15 AM
Inlet · Pass-a-Grille / Tierra Verde · Area view photo
First light around 6:49 AM · Incoming tide after low Fri 11:15 AM
Flats · Pinellas County
Incoming tide after low Fri 11:15 AM75–100 GO · Strong fit60–74 WINDOW · Timing matters0–59 HOLD · Limited fit
Scores rate how well conditions suit a spot. They aren't the chance of catching a fish.
NWS surf and marine forecasts. This region has no nearshore wave buoy, so there is no measured wave reading or fishability call.
Rip current risk: Moderate
Sky: Mostly sunny
North winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots late this morning, then becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots this afternoon. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop.
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.
North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.
Major windows ~2 hours; minor windows ~1 hour. Best when they overlap sunrise, sunset, or a tide change.
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Pressure is down 2.9 hPa from this time yesterday.
Sunrise: Nov 12, 6:49 AM · Sunset: Nov 12, 5:39 PM
No bloom in recent FWC samples. Standard tactics apply.
Open FWC dashboard →Best at Gandy Bridge
NNW wind supports the water shape here. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Bait: Live mullet, pilchards, or low-light soft plastics · Rig: 3/0-4/0 live-bait hook or paddletail on a 1/4-1/2 oz head
Harvest open in FWC's Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay regions right now; snook permit required if keeping fish.
Best at Gandy Bridge
NNW wind supports the water shape here. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Bait: Live shrimp, mullet chunks, or soft plastics in the seam · Rig: 1/8-1/4 oz jighead, weedless paddletail, or a light live-shrimp rig
FWC sets redfish limits by region, and the Indian River Lagoon region is catch-and-release only.
Best at Gandy Bridge
NNW wind supports the water shape here. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Bait: Live shrimp under popping cork, or soft plastics in natural colors · Rig: 1/8 oz jighead with a soft plastic paddletail or jerk shad
FWC: 15"-19" slot limit, 3 per harvester in most regions; the Indian River Lagoon region allows 2 and is closed Nov. 1-Dec. 31. Check your zone.
Best at Gandy Bridge
NNW wind supports the water shape here. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Bait: Live shrimp, pilchards, or small pieces of cut bait. Chum helps. · Rig: Light fluorocarbon leader, small circle or live-bait hook, minimal weight
FWC: 10" total length minimum, 5 per harvester. Open year-round in state waters.
Best at Gandy Bridge
NNW wind supports the water shape here. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Bait: Topwater poppers, spoons, or live mullet when jacks are blitzing bait · Rig: Medium-heavy spinning with topwater plugs or fast-retrieve spoons
No minimum size; FWC's default bag limit applies: two fish or 100 pounds per person per day, whichever is more.
Best at Pass-a-Grille Channel
NNW wind supports the water shape here. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Bait: Live mullet, crabs, or threadfin herring; fly anglers use tarpon toads and black death patterns · Rig: Heavy spinning with 60-80 lb fluorocarbon leader, 5/0-7/0 circle hook
FWC: catch-and-release only; tarpon over 40" must stay in the water. A tarpon tag (one per person per year) is only for pursuing a state or world record.
Best at Fort De Soto Park
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Bait: Shrimp, fiddler crabs, or barnacles · Rig: Short dropper or jig fished tight to structure
FWC rule set: 12" minimum, 8 per person, open year-round; vessel limit 50 during March and April.
Best at Skyway Fishing Pier
NNW wind usually hurts this setup. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Bait: Gotcha plugs, Clark spoons, or live pilchards and greenbacks under a float · Rig: Long-shank hook or wire leader with a fast-retrieve setup
FWC: 12" fork minimum, 15 per harvester. Open year-round.
Best at Skyway Fishing Pier
NNW wind usually hurts this setup. This spot targets species that are in their active season right now.
Bait: Live eels, crabs, or large jigs pitched to sight-fished cobia near rays and buoys · Rig: Heavy spinning with 3-4 oz jig or live eel/crab on wire leader
FWC: 36" fork minimum, 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less.
Open 24/7 · 365 days a year
4905 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711Open 24/7 · 365 days a year
I-275 South Pier, Palmetto, FL 34221Daily 6 AM – 9 PM
4825 US-19 Alt, Palmetto, FL 34221Port Canaveral rules say beach or shore fishing is prohibited in Jetty Park, but a license is not required from the pier.
Port Canaveral ↗FWC says east coast snook harvest is open Feb. 1-May 31 and Sept. 1-Dec. 14; Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay are open March 1-April 30 and Sept. 1-Nov. 30. A permit is required if you are taking snook.
FWC ↗FWC currently lists the Indian River Lagoon redfish region as catch-and-release only.
FWC ↗FWC recreational regulations list Florida pompano at 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.
FWC ↗FWC requires the free shore-based shark fishing permit and course for shark targeting from shore, jetties, bridges, and piers.
FWC ↗