How to Catch Sheepshead: Baits, Timing & State Limits
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.
South Padre Island Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Lower Laguna Madre Peak, Redfish and Trout on Flats, Tarpon Arriving
South Padre Island fishing report for the week of May 14, 2026: sight-cast redfish and work first-light trout on the Lower Laguna Madre flats as tarpon arrive.
Sarasota Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon Stacking in New Pass, Snook Pre-Spawn, Trout on the Flats
Sarasota fishing report for the week of May 14, 2026: tarpon stack in New Pass on the outgoing, pre-spawn snook line the seawalls and trout work the flats at dawn.
Great Lakes Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Lake Erie Walleye Peak, Lake Michigan Salmon Building, Smallmouth Spawn
Great Lakes fishing report for the week of May 14, 2026: troll and jig Lake Erie's western basin reefs for peak walleye, with Lake Michigan salmon building.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: First Tarpon at the Skyway, Snook in the Passes, Cobia Following Rays
Tampa Bay fishing report for the week of May 14, 2026: early tarpon at the Skyway and Egmont, pre-spawn snook in the passes and cobia trailing rays on the flats.
San Diego Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Yellowtail Building at Coronados, White Seabass on Kelp, Bluefin Starting
San Diego fishing report for the week of May 14, 2026: fly-line sardines for yellowtail at the Coronados, slow-fish the kelp for white seabass and scout bluefin.
Florida Keys Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Peak Tarpon in the Channels, Permit on the Flats, Mahi Offshore
Florida Keys fishing report for the week of May 14, 2026: peak tarpon at Bahia Honda and Channel 5, permit on the oceanside flats and mahi on the weedlines.
Montauk Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Stripers at Full Strength, Sea Bass Open, Early Bluefin Tuna
Montauk fishing report for the week of May 14, 2026: target striped bass in the Point rips and south-side surf, sea bass on the wrecks and fluke on the drifts.
Stuart Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon in the St. Lucie, Mahi Peak Offshore, Dock Light Snook
Stuart fishing report for the week of May 14, 2026: target tarpon at the St. Lucie Inlet at dawn, mahi on the weedlines and snook under dock lights.
Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Prime Inshore, Red Snapper June 1, Tarpon Arriving
Texas Gulf Coast fishing report for the week of May 14, 2026: target speckled trout on topwater at dawn, tailing reds in the back lakes and the first jetty tarpon.