Florida is the true birthplace of
saltwater fly fishing. The Florida
peninsula is surrounded by mile after
mile of flats, bays, rivers, and
estuaries that teem with game fish ready
to take a fly. The variety of fish is
mind-boggling and the possibilities are
endless. Fly fishing Tampa Bay is a prime
example of what Florida has to offer and
represents everything the saltwater
sportsmen is looking for. Tampa,
St Petersburg, Sarasota, Clearwater,
and Homosassa are a few of the cities
surrounding the world class waters of
Tampa Bay. These cities help make up
the three main fishing areas and launch
points around the Bay.
Fly fishing Tampa - St Pete This is the heart of the bay area. Here the Mangrove shorelines are studded with
the city sky lines off in the distance. The area has a sandy bottom with areas of lush grass. During the Fall, Winter,
and spring seasons the water is clear and the sight fishing is excellent! Snook and redfish will stand out like a sore
thumb making for an easy target with a fly. Late winter, Spring, and Summer seasons is when the fly fishing for
tarpon is happening. The addiction sets in and we spend much of our time chasing "laid-up" tarpon and "traveling"
tarpon with a fly.
Fly fishing Sarasota - Anna Maria Island This area is made up small bays and coastal islands. It has some of
the clearest and most beautiful water around and fish love to be in it! Here we can fly fish the vast grass flats for a
variety of species like redfish, snook, seatrout, jacks, mackerel, cobia, and more. Redfish and snook are also found
in and around mangrove islands. Tossing a fly in the mangroves can be a fun and effective way to fly fish. Tarpon
spread out all over the flats, sand bars, and beaches during spring and summer. Don't miss out on the awesome fly
fishing for tarpon this area has to offer!
Fly Fishing Homosassa - Chassahowitzka This area is a true piece of "Old Florida".The undeveloped and
unspoiled stretch of Florida coastline gives up world class saltwater fly fishing opportunities. In Spring giant tarpon
show up to this area and offer the fly fishing enthusiast a chance at a world record poon. The fall and winter months
offer some of the best sight fishing for redfish, trout and black drum you'll find.
Fish can be taken any number of ways on the fly, but sight fishing is what most saltwater fly fisherman live for; we
offer some of the best. Excellent sight fishing awaits you in many different places; from the crystal clear water of
Anna Maria Island to stalking tails on the flats of Tampa Bay, you will have plenty of shots while on your fly fishing
charter. Sight fishing with a fly can be compared to hunting with a bow and hand crafted arrow. You stand on the
deck of a skiff stalking the fish, carefully present your offering, and work the fly to draw a strike. When it all comes
together, it's truly a rewarding experience!
Many species are available fly fishing Tampa Bay
but the fishing focuses around the Tarpon, Snook
and Redfish. Tarpon can be targeted in the
warmer months and Snook and Redfish are found
year round. We can tailor your fly fishing charter to
focus on whatever you would like.
There are a number of other ways to fly fish here
as well. We wade the flats and fish from kayaks as
well as the skiffs. However you want to fish, we can
make it happen. Whether you are a novice with a fly
rod or have been fishing for decades, we can
create a day on the water just for you. Give us a
call today to find out more information or book a fly
fishing guide.
