Skyway Piers Fishing Warming Up

I spoke with the North Skyway Fishing Pier, in the mouth of Tampa Bay, this afternoon. They tell me that fishing was slow the last few days due to the cold front blowing through, but with warmer temperatures and calm winds it should pick up. Look for spanish mackerel and bonita to make a showing at the piers about two hours before, until an hour after the afternoon tide change. Live shrimp or bait fish, Got-Cha Plugs, small Kandlefish Lures or small spoons will get the most action. Use a short piece of wire leader to help prevent cut offs. Anglers targeting grouper on the rock piles are catching quite a few short fish but few keepers. Live pinfish on the bottom will catch the most fish. Also look for sheepshead around the bridges pylons. Fiddler crabs, blood worms, and shrimp will be the best baits. For more information contact;

North Skyway Fishing Pier
727-865-0668
10501 Sunshine Skyway Bridge
St Petersburg, FL 33711
http://www.skywaypiers.com/