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.
Great Lakes Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Lake Erie Walleye Peak, Lake Michigan Salmon Building, Smallmouth Spawn
Lake Erie walleye at full peak in the western basin, Lake Michigan salmon trolling building, and smallmouth bass beginning to spawn across the system.
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.
San Diego Fishing Report — Week of May 14, 2026: Yellowtail Building at Coronados, White Seabass on Kelp, Bluefin Starting
Yellowtail season building at the Coronado Islands, white seabass on the kelp paddies, and the first bluefin tuna of the year starting to show offshore.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.