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.
Florida Keys Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Peak Tarpon in the Channels, Permit on the Flats, Mahi Offshore
Peak tarpon season in the channels and bridges, permit feeding on the oceanside flats, and mahi-mahi at full peak in the Gulf Stream off Islamorada and Marathon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Prime Inshore, Red Snapper June 1, Tarpon Arriving
Prime inshore season for redfish and trout from Galveston to Port Aransas, red snapper opens June 1 in federal waters, and the first tarpon arriving at the jetties.
Jacksonville Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Cobia Migration Peak, Flounder Building, Redfish on Warming Flats
Cobia migration peaking at the sea buoys and along the beaches, flounder building in the St. Johns, and redfish active on the warming flats around Jax Beach and Mayport.
Montauk Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Stripers at Full Strength, Sea Bass Open, Early Bluefin Tuna
Stripers at full strength on the south side, sea bass season open with stacked fish on the wrecks, and early bluefin tuna sightings 20-30 miles out.
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.