We launch in Bradenton and use a shallow water poling skiff (Maverick Mirage) to get ourselves into the shallow water that holds fish. Light tackle trips are spent in water that is generally two feet or less. The charter trips that I run in the shallow water of Lower Tampa Bay are geared specifically towards anglers that use artificial lures.
However, there are a number of area flats anglers that much prefer the challenge of light tackle and artificial baits to target fish on the flats. The predominate way of fishing in the area remains using live bait.
Fishing the shallow water of the flats is a favorite past time of many. The locals living around Lower Tampa Bay, are largely fishing and boating enthusiasts. Anglers committed to fishing with lures, soft plastics, and plugs will find the shallow flats of Lower Tampa Bay to their liking. The flats of Lower Tampa Bay are home to a healthy population of snook, redfish, seatrout, and even tarpon. Flats fishing in the shallow waters of Lower Tampa Bay with light tackle and artificial lures can be world class.
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