Hubbards Marina | Deep Sea Fishing | Dolphin Watching Tours | John's Pass Madeira Beach FL
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with your latest update from the waters of central west Florida. This week has been full of activity across our tours and island adventures, with incredible wildlife sightings, great shelling conditions, and plenty of open space aboard our family friendly cruises. Whether you’re exploring Egmont Key, Shell Key, or enjoying one […]
Here is what’s biting this week at Hubbard’s Marina
Inshore Fishing Report Sheepshead — Peak around docks, piers, bridge pilings, jetties, and any barnacle‑laden structure. Fiddlers or shrimp pieces on light leaders, minimal weight, and short drops right to the pilings get the clicks. Trout — Solid numbers from the beaches and passes to the upper bay. Work edges, potholes, and current points by […]
Inshore Fishing Report Snook have pushed back heavily into the upper and back bays with the shorter photo period and cooler mornings. They’re staging at sun‑drenched, wind‑protected shorelines and ambush points like creek mouths, mangrove points, and deeper edges. Fish the solunar majors and minors with slow‑rolled paddletails, shrimp imitations, or live white bait. Midday, […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with another weekly look at all the exciting wildlife encounters and coastal adventures happening across our beautiful slice of central west Florida. This time of year always brings big seasonal changes to our ecosystem, and our guests have been right in the middle of the action while dolphin watching, shelling, snorkeling, […]
Inshore Fishing Report Inshore fishing has really come alive this week with strong tides and cooling conditions fueling plenty of activity around the bay. Snook are moving deeper into the bays and rivers, looking for warmer, more stable conditions as they settle in for the season. They’re still actively feeding around points, docks, and bridges, […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with your latest update from the waters of central west Florida. The changing seasons are bringing exciting shifts in wildlife activity across Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key, and our guests are getting to experience it all firsthand. From playful dolphins to […]
Inshore Fishing Report The inshore bite around Hubbard’s Marina is red hot right now with incredible action across the board. Spanish mackerel are absolutely thick throughout the outer bay and along the beaches, crashing through massive schools of bait that seem to be everywhere this week. Fast-moving, flashy lures or white bait with light fluorocarbon […]
Inshore Fishing Report Trout are really doing well around the area, while the summer was impressive overall we should see that continue to only improve as water temps cool and trout flourish. They get more shallow, concentrated and aggressive in cooler waters. Look for them on the flats, around the mangroves, and oyster bars during […]
Capt. Dylan Hubbard here with this week’s update from Hubbard’s Marina. The waters around Tampa Bay, including Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, St. Pete Beach, Shell Key, Fort De Soto, and Egmont Key, have been alive with wildlife and activity. Each week brings new experiences, from dolphin sightings to shelling, island exploration, and sunset cruises with […]
