Tampa Bay
Tripletail in Tampa Bay
Run crab trap lines and floating debris and sight cast live shrimp to fish holding under them.
Next three days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | 8 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 8 | Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.0 ft |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 8 | Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 2.1 ft |
Seasonal pattern
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 70–88°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripletail Statewide boundaryGulf and Atlantic State Waters | open now Open year-round | Minimum Size Limit: 18" | Daily Bag Limit: 2 fish per person | Legal Gear: hook and line gear only (no nets or spearing). Harvest prohibited by or with the use of any multiple hook in conjunction with live or dead natural bait; snatching prohibited State regulations apply in federal waters. Special regulations apply for this species when fishing in Biscayne National Park. |
- State regulations apply in federal waters.
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-09-12.