Hubbards Marina | Deep Sea Fishing | Dolphin Watching Tours | John's Pass Madeira Beach FL
At Hubbard’s Marina, our Dolphin Quest tours aren’t just about spotting dolphins. They’re also an amazing opportunity to experience the incredible wildlife that calls our coastline home. One of the most fascinating sights we see almost daily is the osprey, one of Florida’s most iconic birds of prey. Meet the Osprey Ospreys are powerful fish […]
The 2026 red snapper season is set to be one of the longest yet, running from June 1 through October 25. With nearly five months of fishing, anglers will have more opportunities than ever to get offshore, avoid peak crowds, and land quality keeper snapper with Hubbard’s Marina.
Big news for the 2026 offshore fishing season! Red snapper is locked in from June 1 through October 25, while gag grouper and amberjack are both expected to open September 1—with projections pointing to a strong, overlapping season. With longer windows and more opportunities to fish, now’s the time to start planning your trip with Hubbard’s Marina.
Inshore Fishing Report Inshore fishing throughout Tampa Bay, Johns Pass, and the surrounding beaches is really starting to fire up as spring patterns take hold. Sheepshead remain one of the most reliable targets right now, with strong numbers around docks, piers, bridges, and jetties. Target them with small pieces of shrimp, fiddler crabs, or cut […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with another great update from the waters of central west Florida. Conditions across Tampa Bay and the surrounding beaches of Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key continue to line up beautifully, making this an incredible time to get out on the water. […]
Inshore Fishing Report Inshore action around Tampa Bay and the beaches should remain very good, especially if you capitalize on the weekend bite ahead of the weather. Sheepshead are still one of the most dependable species in the region. Bridges, jetties, rock piles, dock pilings, seawalls, and any hard structure with barnacle or oyster growth are […]
https://www.hubbardsmarina.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Video-Apr-10-2026-11-49-36.mov Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with your latest update from the waters of central west Florida. As we continue to move deeper into the spring season around Tampa Bay, the beaches and islands surrounding Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key are offering a great mix of […]
Inshore Fishing Report Sheepshead are still thick throughout the area and remain one of the most dependable inshore targets right now. Bridges, dock pilings, seawalls, jetties, and rock piles are all holding fish, especially anything with barnacle or oyster growth. Small pieces of shrimp, fiddler crabs, clam, or oyster on a light leader and a […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with another update from the waters of central west Florida, where spring has fully taken hold and the entire ecosystem around Tampa Bay is buzzing with activity. From Madeira Beach and Treasure Island to Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key, our daily dolphin watching nature cruises, island ferry trips, […]
Inshore Fishing Report Inshore around Madeira Beach, John’s Pass, and greater Tampa Bay, trout remain one of the most dependable bites. They are still showing well on the flats, along potholes, near mangrove edges, and around oyster bars, and they can be especially good around dock lights and bridge lights when bait is getting pushed through. Live […]
