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Single-species migration calendar

Snook in Tampa Bay & Charlotte Harbor may fishing.

Centropomus undecimalisSeasonal MovementPeak

Same — peak pass and bridge fishing.

Year-round calendar

Each month encodes typical migration status. The current month is outlined in gold. Tap a cell for the month-specific note and water temperature.

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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan — Fair Wintering fish in deep canals and creek mouths; very cold-sensitive. Typical water temp: 56–64°FFairFeb — Fair Same — Gulf season closure typically Dec-Feb. Typical water temp: 58–66°FFairMar — Good Pre-spawn movement to passes. Typical water temp: 64–72°FGoodApr — Peak Spring spawn — fish at every pass and inlet. Typical water temp: 70–76°FPeakMay — Peak Same — peak pass and bridge fishing. Typical water temp: 74–80°FPeakJun — Fair Gulf summer closure typically May-Aug. Typical water temp: 78–84°FFairJul — Fair Summer closure continuing on Gulf coast. Typical water temp: 82–86°FFairAug — Fair Same — closure ends end of August. Typical water temp: 82–86°FFairSep — Peak Mullet run begins — peak fall snook. Typical water temp: 78–84°FPeakOct — Peak Same. Typical water temp: 74–80°FPeakNov — Good Mullet run continuing. Typical water temp: 68–74°FGoodDec — Fair Cold fronts shutting down bite. Typical water temp: 60–68°FFair

Migration pattern

Year-round on the Gulf coast but very cold-sensitive — 2010 freeze killed millions of fish. Spring spawn at passes April–May; closed seasons typically Dec–Feb and May–Aug on the Gulf coast (verify with FWC).

Best locations

  • Skyway bridges
  • Egmont Key
  • Boca Grande Pass
  • Charlotte Harbor flats

Top lures

  • Live pilchards (whitebait)
  • Live mullet
  • Topwater plugs
  • Soft plastic jerkbaits
  • DOA Bait Buster
Verify with current conditions

Migration timing varies year to year. Cross-reference NOAA marine forecasts and a local source the week of your trip.

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Bield: Fish ties NOAA buoy data and water temperature readings to species arrival windows so you're on the water the day they arrive in Tampa Bay & Charlotte Harbor.

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