January is almost here and the winter bite is in full swing. The stripers have followed the bait into the creeks.  The water is clear all over the lake and the water temperature has held off the cold better than expected and is still hanging in the low fifties. This year the best bait has […] The post Lake Lanier Fishing Report January 2026 appear...

A few slots open from now through January 5. Busy time of year so call to book your trip and make great memories with friends and families. Great action this past week with a good variety of species. Snook jacks snapper goliath grouper pompano trout and other saltwater species are being caught while fishing in … Marco Island & Naples Winter Fishin...

Fishing today - I met Macie Russell her boyfriend Brennan and Al Long up at the Old Town Bait and Tackle boat ramp. The tide was just starting out so we headed over to the outside of Tyger and began to toss float rigs and live shrimp. Brennan got hot early when he found  some Reds up on a corner of grass - he expertly played a couple  to the net...

We got a boost from 135cfs to 210cfs. We will take it…..I heard that this month is the lowest moisture received in 25 years. You cannot say what we will get from this winter but I recommend fishing every chance … Continue reading →

Water Level: 294.95 | Water Temperature: 48.6˚ Weather: 29˚ | Mostly Clear | Winds: 2 mph 1. Striped Bass: Trolling crankbaits and bucktails near Bluestone Creek and Clarksville is producing steady bites. Also try free-lining live shad and using Storm swim baits around the mouths of Rudds and Grassy Creeks. 2. Crappie: Concentrate around bridge […]

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12/17/25 We have been having unusual weather the last week or so warm and too much wind.  The ice we were previously fishing on several of our lakes has changed drastically. Antero opened up about 30% but the shorelines also opened up. There is a lot of ice floating but no good way to get… The post Colorado Ice Report 12/17/25 appeared first on Sp...

Today was the culmination of nine days of sport fishing adventure on the Big Eye 2 with my friends Craig Purse and Kris. We had set out to enjoy the rich fishing grounds of Quepos Costa Rica and the Pacific Ocean did not disappoint. Over the course of our expedition we focused on fly fishing […] The post “Big Eye 2’s Successful Nine-Day Fly Fishin...

Another exciting day of sport fishing in the beautiful waters off Quepos Costa Rica with Big Eye 2 Sportfishing. As your captain I Franklin Araya am always thrilled to share these experiences with our valued clients. Today we were blessed with a fantastic day on the water filled with fly fishing and the release of […] The post “Double Sailfish Cat...

Greetings from sunny Quepos Costa Rica! As your trusted sport fishing captain I am pleased to share with you today’s fishing report from aboard the Big Eye 2 Sportfishing. We set sail early in the morning under a clear sky the sun just beginning to cast its golden rays on the calm Pacific waters. Our […] The post “Successful Fly Fishing Adventure:...

Aboard the Marlin My Darlin Sportfishing Charter Over the last couple of weeks fishing has been absolutely red hot here in Fort Lauderdale. A series of cold fronts moving through South Florida has triggered a strong sailfish bite along with plenty of wahoo still in the area. Most wahoo have been ranging from 25 to […] The post December Fort Lauder...

Today we had a lot of fun fishing Yellowtail and working our way up the coastline! We caught all the Yellowtail everyone wanted. We are currently traveling up. We plan on doing a little bit of bottom fishing tomorrow before cleaning up the boat and breaking down our gear. TEAM RP

Today 12/16/2025 Avery was out on the lake with the ATV checking on ice conditions. Areas that he checked were Waconia Bay Center Reef Pillsbury Reef Wagener’s Bay and Harms Point. The common ice thickness found today was between 7 to 8 inches. The overall range was between 6 to 12 inches. With today’s warmer weather the snow has laid down some but...

I’m a backcountry fishing guide in Islamorada and I live on the water. This is a windy time of year so I keep a close eye on the forecast at all times. One afternoon recently I saw that a little calm window might be coming. When it looked like the prediction was right I dropped … Continue reading "Rico the Good Luck Fishing Dog" The post Rico the...

December in Venice Louisiana is where winter fishing stops being a slow season and starts being a strategy season. Cold fronts thin out the crowds water levels swing hard and both inshore and offshore fish tighten up into patterns you can actually plan around. When the Gulf gives you a weather window it is prime […] The post December Fishing in Ve...

Been out on the ice checking ice and establishing roads with the Land Cruiser.  Our ice depth in the smooth ice where we are going is between 11″ -12″.  We will not be allowing vehicle traffic out on it until it gets thicker.  ATVs – Side-by-sides pulling smaller wheelhouses can go along with normal ATV […] The post December 16th 2025 first appear...

November was slow but December is firing with solid blue marlin days. Fewer boats and winter conditions are bringing more billfish. The post Kona Fishing Report appeared first on Hooked Up.

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This week was excellent weather and fishing but adjusting to the conditions was the key. I guided almost everyday and I saw these fish change their behavior as the water warmed. With the cooler water the bass were positioned lower in the water column but as the water warmed they moved vertically and by Saturday they were just under the surface of...

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I hope everyone had a great and Merry Christmas!  I was back fishing today with William and Dara Blalock and boy what a crazy morning it was! Old Town Bait had run out of shrimp just as a I was pulling up so I made my way back south to Amelia Island Bait and Tackle and it seemed everyone with a boat was going fishing today - it was a zoo! But the...

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