Fishing North of Tampa Bay Coastal (Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs) in the Spring
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| March | 75° / 57° |
| April | 80° / 62° |
| May | 85° / 68° |
Spring in the North of Tampa Bay Coastal area offers prime conditions with warming waters and an abundance of baitfish moving through the flats and passes.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Redfish, snook, and spotted sea trout bite well; sheepshead remain near docks and bridges early in the season.
Nearshore: Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, and bonito start showing up.
Offshore: Grouper, amberjack, and snapper provide steady action.
Surf Fishing: Pompano, whiting, and flounder along sandy beaches and passes.
Fishing North of Tampa Bay Coastal (Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs) in the Summer
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| June | 89° / 74° |
| July | 90° / 75° |
| August | 90° / 75° |
Summer fishing here brings warm water and a variety of top gamefish inshore, nearshore, and offshore.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Snook, redfish, mangrove snapper, trout, and tarpon.
Nearshore: King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, cobia, and mahi mahi.
Offshore: Snapper, grouper, amberjack, tuna, and wahoo.
Surf Fishing: Pompano, whiting, and ladyfish in troughs and along sandbars.
Fishing North of Tampa Bay Coastal (Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs) in the Fall
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| September | 88° / 74° |
| October | 83° / 67° |
| November | 76° / 59° |
Fall is an excellent time to fish these towns, with cooling water sparking strong bites across all zones.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Redfish, snook, and trout feeding aggressively; sheepshead starting to show up.
Nearshore: Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, and bonito.
Offshore: Grouper, amberjack, and snapper remain productive.
Surf Fishing: Pompano, whiting, and redfish along beaches and passes.
Fishing North of Tampa Bay Coastal (Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs) in the Winter
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| December | 70° / 54° |
| January | 68° / 52° |
| February | 70° / 54° |
Winter fishing here focuses on cooler-water species and structure-oriented fish near docks, bridges, and deeper holes.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Sheepshead, black drum, and redfish; trout on warm days.
Nearshore: Sheepshead, flounder, and black drum near reefs and jetties.
Offshore: Grouper, amberjack, and snapper during favorable weather windows.
Surf Fishing: Whiting, redfish, and pompano when conditions are calm.
