Eyeball to eyeball, they’re uglier than homemade soap. Small mouth but big teeth and lots of ’em. More teeth than grandpa’s rip-saw, and not exactly in decent formation. Sloped head with protruding ...

Most inshore fishermen have hooked up with trout or redfish when they hit the waterways this time of year. But don't forget the sheepshead — once you get your first look at one, you certainly won't.

Last week, we were reminded that we’re getting into prime sheepshead season in the intracoastal, because sheepshead have a decent tolerance for cooler water. Craig Patterson, who owns and operates ...

With sheepshead season still in ramp-up mode, an obvious question: How has the widespread use of circle hooks changed the dynamics of catching the toothy and tasty shell-cruncher? Turns out, there is ...

Captain Chase Krutzky, like many local fishing captains, hasn’t been as busy in 2024 as he was in years past. “This time last year I had more trips in January and February,” explained Krutzky, who ...

Another cold front will descend along the Florida peninsula by Saturday keeping temperatures cool in the morning and at night. Sunny conditions will lead to a warm up each day to mild conditions. How ...

1. At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel, silver trout and whiting have been caught every day this past week. Sheepshead are hugging the pilings close to the beach and some snook are also ...

Fish of the WeekSheepshead: Good numbers of sheepshead are still biting around all the bridges and most structures in the Tampa Bay area and locations elsewhere ...

After weeks of tossing back perfectly fine but out of season sea bass, anglers can start keeping them Tuesday, when the fall season begins. Several party boats will target them. There will be breezy ...