Sarasota Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Offshore Grouper, Snapper, Dawn Trout
Late-August Sarasota report: gag grouper and mangrove snapper on the offshore ledges, dawn trout on the grass, and redfish tight to the mangroves.
Louisiana Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Marsh Redfish, Trout, Rig Tripletail
Late-August Louisiana report: redfish in the marsh ponds, speckled trout on the outside islands, and tripletail holding on the nearshore rigs and floats.
Tampa Bay Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Redfish Schools, Mangrove Snapper, Late Tarpon
Late-August Tampa Bay report: redfish schooling on the upper-bay bars, mangrove snapper on structure, and a few late tarpon still working the beaches.
Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Cobia Sight-Casting, Spanish, Trout
Late-August Chesapeake Bay report: cobia still sight-castable on the lower bay, Spanish mackerel on the bait, and speckled trout on the grass and rock.
Florida Keys Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Wreck Permit, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail
Late-August Keys report: permit on the deep wrecks, mutton snapper on the humps and edges, steady yellowtail chumming, and calm early-morning windows.
Outer Banks Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Spanish on the Beach, Drum, Offshore Meat
Late-August Outer Banks report: Spanish mackerel in the surf, red drum on the sloughs and points, and a good offshore mixed bag out of Oregon and Hatteras inlets.
Stuart Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Mullet Scouts, Night Snook, Mangrove Snapper
Late-August Stuart report: the first mullet scouts show along the beach, night snook hold the bridge lights, and mangrove snapper stack on inlet structure.
New Jersey Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Fluke on the Rocks, Canyon Tuna, Kingfish
Late-August New Jersey report: doormat fluke on the rough bottom, yellowfin in the canyons, and kingfish and bluefish working the surf.
Cape Cod Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Canal Stripers, Albies Arriving, Fluke
Late-August Cape Cod report: Canal stripers on the breaking tide, the first false albacore showing on the south side, and steady fluke on the shoals.
Ocean City MD Fishing Report — Week of August 20, 2026: Bay Flounder, Canyon Tuna, Surf Kings
Late-August Ocean City report: flounder in the back bays and inlet, tuna and billfish in the canyons, and kingfish and spot working the surf.