Fishing Regulations
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Effective july 1, 2016
Largemouth Bass Regulations
Here at Reel Them in Bait and Tackle we want to educate people and give them the necessary tools they need and be inform with all the regulations and updates about the fishing industry.
First Time Angler
Interested in going fishing? Here’s what you need to know to catch a fish on your first trip, whether freshwater or saltwater! Learn about the fishing essentials to get you out on the water and reeling in your first catch!
Fishing Spots East Tampa Bay
(Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Gibsonton, Palmetto, Bradenton)
Reel Them in Bait and Tackle
9851 US Highway 41 South Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 513-3823
Palmetto Bait and Tackle
709 8th Avenue West
Palmetto R. 34221
(941) 479-7361
Boat Rentals of Tampa Bay
11307 US Hwy 41 S, Gibsonton, FL 33534
1) EG Simmons Park
Bait to use - Shrimp, artificial, greenbacks, pinfish, squid, finger mullet What to catch Snook, Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Pompano, Mangrove Snapper
2) Little Harbor (channel in front of pier)
Bait to use - Shrimp, cut bait (squid, finger mullet, threadfin, ladyfish) What to catch Sharks, Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper
3) Skyway fishing pier
Bait to use - Shrimp, Pinfish, Greenbacks, squid, Bonito, Lady Fish, Plastics, Spoons, lures What to catch- Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Sheepshead
4) Williams Park
Bait to use - Shrimp, (frozen shrimp, squid, threadfin, finger mullet) plastics, spoons What to catch Snook, Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead
5) Piney Point
Bait to use - Shrimp, Greenbacks, Pinfish, plastic artificial, lures What to catch Snook, Redfish, Trout
6) Bishops Harbor
Bait to use - Shrimp, Greenbacks, Pinfish, plastic artificial, lures What to catch Snook, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper
7) Apollo Beach Nature Preserve
Bait to use - Shrimp, Pinfish, Lures, all frozen cut bait (Preferably Lady Fish or Bonito) What to catch Coble, Shark, Grouper, Snook, Trout, Jacks, Permit
In a boat, fish the channel markers and look for bottom structure, reefs and bridges
Hooks Size 6 to 2/0 for inshore, Size 3/0 to 10/0 for grouper and sharks in the bay Line 10mb to 301b for inshore, 401b and up for grouper and sharks in the bay Leader 10th to 301b for inshore, 401b and up for grouper and sharks in the bay.