Snook season Opens March 1st!!!!
Going into the beginning of March opens the start of Snook season, but that’s not the only fish to target. March has always been the mark for spring season, that’s when the water temperature hits that magical number 70, the weather is great and so is the fishing.
Tampa Fishing for Snook- This is the hot fish for the month. Look for fish to come out of docks, creeks, rivers and other winter homes. They will start invading the flats, creeks, and passes for one thing, BAIT. The key to having a successful trip for Snook is getting greenbacks. This can be a chore this time of year. Look for bait around bridges and markers in Tampa Bay. As far as tackle goes, I like 3ft of 25lb leader and a # 2 Diacihi circle hook.
Tampa fishing forRedfish- should start to pick up towards the end of the month. Make your way on the flats as you reach the peak of the high tide. I like to target flooded mangrove lines and oyster bars. I like to use live shrimp, pinfish or greenbacks. You can’t go wrong with a DOA shrimp or Joe Hubert’s SS minnow.
Trout- Are still a great target going into March. I like to target trout when you have cold days and the snook just won’t cooperate. This is one species that I like to use artificial over live bait. Find your favorite soft plastic match with a 1/8 once or ¼ once jig head depending on your water depth. If want to use live bait you won’t be disappointed with live shrimp.
No matter what you decide to target in March I can tell you that you will probably have a successful trip if you plan around tides, solunar tables, and weather. Tight lines!!!
Captain Jason Prieto is a native resident of Tampa and has fished Tampa Bay and its surrounding waters for the past 20 years. He is owner and operator of Steady Action Fishing Charters which is based out of lower Tampa Bay. To book a charter in the Tampa area , you can reach him at 813-727-9890 or www.steadyactionfishingcharters.com. If you would like to catch him on the radio tune into Outdoor Fishing Adventures Saturday mornings from 8am to 10am on 1040AM ESPN radio. Tight lines!!!!
