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.
Cape Cod Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Striped Bass at Full Stride at the Canal, Fluke Opens, Mackerel Arriving
Striped bass at full stride at the Cape Cod Canal and along the outer beaches, fluke season open with fish in Buzzards Bay, and mackerel arriving on the bay side.
New Jersey Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Spring Striper Run at Peak, Bluefish Arriving, Fluke and Sea Bass Open
Spring striper run at full peak in Raritan Bay and along the surf, bluefish arriving, and fluke and sea bass seasons in full effect.
Stuart Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Tarpon in the St. Lucie, Mahi Peak Offshore, Dock Light Snook
Tarpon stacking in the St. Lucie River and Crossroads, mahi peak on the offshore weedlines, and snook lighting up dock lights at night around Stuart and Sewall's Point.
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.