Tampa Bay

New moon conditions are lighting up Tampa Bay today, making redfish, snook, and flounder the primary targets. The lack of moonlight combined with light winds creates a perfect feeding window, as baitfish scatter more visibly and predators hunt aggressively along the edges. You will find these species stacking up around the pilings at Skyway Bridge and the deeper cuts near Fort De Soto. The water is warm and calm enough to keep fish active near structure, while mangrove snapper and gag grouper are also biting well on the reef patches if you venture out to Anclote Key or Egmont Key. Plan your day around the major solunar period from 12:20 to 2:20 PM, which coincides nicely with the incoming tide that starts building after the 10:08 AM low. This overlap should push fish onto the flats and into the passes. However, keep one eye on the horizon because scattered thunderstorms are expected after 8 AM with a fifty percent chance of rain. The heat index could hit 101 degrees, so hydration is critical, and you need to be ready to pack it up if dark cells build to the west. Start your morning targeting the grass lines at Weedon Island before the wind picks up and the storms roll in.