Redfish: Harvest of redfish is banned in the Indian River Lagoon and Mosquito Lagoon beginning Sept. 1. Alligator : Hunt season open Aug. 15-Nov. 1. Permits required.

The redfish bite remains good throughout the Tampa Bay area along with locations elsewhere. Both slot size and over slot, ... reports Big Pier 60 Bait & Tackle (727-462-6466). 2.

Inshore: Snook fishing has been excellent at Sebastian Inlet. Live baits are working best. Big jack crevalle and redfish are being caught in the inlet, too. Use live small blue crabs to catch the ...

1. At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel remain the most consistent catch again this week.A few mangrove snapper are biting around the pilings on shrimp and small baits. An under-size gag ...

The redfish bite has picked up this week for Tampa Bay area anglers. ... The usual sharks and catfish have also been numerous this week, reports Big Pier 60 Bait & Tackle (727-462-6466).

Ryan Killoran shows the pacifier in a redfish he caught in the Manatee River. Provided by Ryan Killoran As anglers, we obsess about finding the right bait to catch fish.