Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson Ledger correspondent 1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, the Spanish mackerel really showed up and steady catches have been caught each day this week. Good numbers of mangrove snapper are also biting, reports Big Pier 60 Bait & Tackle (727-462-6466). 2: At Madeira Beach, better numbers of Spanish mackerel are showing up in waters around 5 to 6 miles offshore. The St. Pete reef and some of the other artificial reefs are holding good numbers.

Look for deeper vegetation and structure, along with running water for the best bite Michael Wilson Correspondent Fish of the Week Largemouth Bass — Bass fishing remains steady for Polk County area anglers. Look for deeper vegetation and structure, along with running water for the best bite. Strike Zone, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Around Polk County 1 Around Lakeland, at Tenoroc, bass fishing was best on lakes Fishook, Tern, Waterlou, 2, 3 and C.

At John's Pass, plenty of snook are in the pass and they are most active at night around the lights and docks Michael Wilson Tampa Bay Times Fish of the Week Mangrove Snapper: The mangrove snapper bite is about as good as it gets for area anglers. Big fish and good numbers are being caught all over the Tampa Bay area. Strike Zone, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Elsewhere 1: At Big Pier 60 in Clearwater, Spanish mackerel, mangrove snapper and white grunts have been steady catches this week.