Captains from several Pasco County fishing charters report excellent conditions for gag grouper, redfish, and snook fishing along the coast. While some areas experience stained water from recent rains, abundant schools of fish remain active in shallow waters and offshore spots. Gag grouper are particularly strong in 6 to 12 feet of water off Cotee River and Aripeka, with catches also reported northwest of Hudson and west of Anclote Key. Redfish populations have been heating up along the Pasco coast, with schools found on flats near mangroves and oyster bars. Snook remain productive in rivers like the Anclote and Cotee, as well as in creeks along the coast, especially when using live sardines or grunts.
Key Points:
- Capt. Matt Cowden reports stained water from rain has been common along the Pasco coast, but plenty of hungry redfish remain available.
- Gag grouper fishing is strong in shallow waters (6-12 feet) off Cotee River and Aripeka, with catches also reported northwest of Hudson and west of Anclote Key.
- Redfish action has been heating up along the Pasco coast, with schools found on flats near mangroves and oyster bars taking both live and dead bait.
- Snook remain productive in rivers like the Anclote and Cotee, as well as in creeks along the coast, especially when using live sardines or grunts.
- Tarpon Trading Company customers have been scoring limits of gag grouper fishing live pinfish and frozen bait west of the Anclote River in 45 to 50 feet of water.
