What's Biting FLTampa Bay
Cobia in Tampa Bay
Sight cast to fish cruising beaches in spring, or around rays, buoys and wrecks. Live eels, pinfish and big bucktail jigs.
Next seven days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 7 | Strong tide swing 3.1 ft |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 6 | Breezy 21 mph. Strong tide swing 2.8 ft |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 3 | Breezy 18 mph. Rain likely 79%. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.4 ft |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 4 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 4 | |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 4 | Light wind |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 4 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
Seasonal pattern
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 68–82°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: state and federal waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobia Gulf and Atlantic State Waters | open now Open year-round | 36” fork length | 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less | Legal Gear: spears, gigs, hook and line, seine, cast net |
| Cobia Gulf and Atlantic Federal Waters | open now Open year-round | 36” fork length | 1 per person or 2 per vessel, whichever is less |
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-10-29.