How to Catch Sheepshead: The Complete Guide to America’s Convict Fish
How to catch sheepshead — the convict fish with the human-like teeth. Complete guide to tackle, bait, technique, hotspots, and regulations for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: First Tarpon at the Skyway, Snook in the Passes, Cobia Following Rays
First serious tarpon schools showing at the Skyway pilings, snook stacking pre-spawn in Egmont and Bunces Pass, and cobia still working stingrays on the flats.
Sarasota Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon Stacking in New Pass, Snook Pre-Spawn, Trout on the Flats
Tarpon stacking in New Pass and Big Sarasota Pass, snook pre-spawn on the flats and around the passes, and trout still active on the grass at first light.
Daytona / Space Coast Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon at Sebastian and Ponce Inlets, Snook in the Halifax, Cobia at the Sea Buoys
Tarpon stacking at Sebastian and Ponce Inlets, snook firing in the Indian River and Halifax, and cobia still working the sea buoys along the Space Coast.
Palm Beach Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Spring Mahi Peak, Tarpon in Lake Worth Lagoon, Blue Marlin Starting
Spring mahi-mahi at peak on the offshore weedlines, tarpon in Lake Worth Lagoon and around the inlets, and the first blue marlin bites of the season starting.
Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon Peak, Permit at the Jetties, Snook on the Docks
Tarpon at peak in the lagoon and rivers, permit at the Sebastian Inlet jetties, and snook firing on dock lights from Vero south to Stuart.
Ocean City MD Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Stripers in the Bay, Flounder Season Open, Offshore Building
Stripers in the bay and surf, flounder season open with quality fish in the inlet channels, and the offshore canyon fleet starting to find tuna.
NC Outer Banks Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Cobia Peak on the Beaches, Spanish Mackerel, Red Drum
Cobia migration at peak along the OBX beaches, Spanish mackerel run firing offshore and from the piers, and puppy drum on the beach.
Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Cobia at the CBBT, Stripers Going Deep, Summer Patterns Setting Up
Cobia arriving at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, stripers transitioning to deeper structure, and summer patterns starting to set up across the lower Bay.
Louisiana Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon Triangle Peak, Offshore from Venice, Inshore at Spring High
Tarpon Triangle firing at Venice and Port Eads, offshore tuna and marlin action excellent, and inshore redfish and trout at spring peak across the marsh.