The Reel Coquina Fishing Blog | Fishing in Florida

Yes. Winter fishing in St. Pete can be very good because cooler water puts several dependable inshore and Gulf species into clear seasonal patterns...

  Hogfish can be caught year-round in Gulf waters off St. Petersburg, but winter is one of the most practical times to target them on rod and reel....

Florida saltwater fishing regulations in 2026 set the rules for who needs a license, which fish you can keep, how big they must be, how many you ca...

Amberjack fishing near St. Petersburg is an offshore trip built around power. Greater amberjack hold near wrecks, reefs, ledges, and other tall str...

Yes, most people need a Florida fishing license to fish in St. Petersburg. You do not need to buy an individual recreational saltwater license when...

Explore Tampa Bay's wild side on a private dolphin watching and eco tour with Reel Coquina Fishing Charters. Cruise the calm waters around St. Pete...

So you're thinking about booking your first fishing charter. Maybe you're planning a vacation to St. Pete, celebrating a special occasion, or you j...

Wondering what fish are biting in St. Petersburg, Florida right now? The answer depends on the season. From spring Tarpon migrations and summer ...

St. Petersburg’s best fishing spots give you more than a place to cast. They give you current, structure, bait, depth, grass, and enough room to mo...

Fishing charters in St. Petersburg generally run from the mid-hundreds for shorter private trips to $2,000+ for longer offshore runs. The range is ...

Fall fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida has a different feel. Bait stacks up across Tampa Bay and along the Gulf of Mexico, and once that happens, ...

Summer fishing in St. Pete Beach settles in fast. Water temps climb, bait stacks up, and fish start showing up in the same spots day after day acro...