On the water with Capt. Kelly Stilwell.
Cool water temperatures have been keeping recent catches somewhat reduced. That being said the trout bite is picking up nicely and there are some decent sheephead being caught. I expect the fishing to greatly improve over the next couple weeks.
February fishing in Sarasota Bay is usually characterized by cooler water temps, frequent cold fronts, consequently, it’s slower, more deliberate fishing, with a focus on target species like sheepshead, trout, and redfish.
Cooler temps should be a thing of the past shortly.
He’s making memories that will last a lifetime.
Sheepshead are the premier target this time of year, and are found in large numbers around docks, bridges, and oyster bars. Speckled Trout can be found located on deep grass flats, especially on warmer days. Redfish are more often than not found in shallow water sunning themselves, or in deeper, warmer, protected water.
Kelly has lived and fished in this area for over 30 years. His specialties are artificial bait, fly fishing, tarpon, and live bait fishing in Sarasota Bay and the nearshore Gulf. He's an Orvis Endorsed Guide and currently runs a 2400 Ranger Bay boat which accommodates five.
Cool water temperatures have been keeping recent catches somewhat reduced. That being said the trout bite is picking up nicely and there are some decent sheephead being caught. I expect the fishing to greatly improve over the next couple weeks.
On the water with Capt. Kelly Stilwell.
February fishing in Sarasota Bay is usually characterized by cooler water temps, frequent cold fronts, consequently, it’s slower, more deliberate fishing, with a focus on target species like sheepshead, trout, and redfish.
Memories that will last a lifetime.
Sheepshead are the premier target this time of year, and are found in large numbers around docks, bridges, and oyster bars. Speckled Trout can be found located on deep grass flats, especially on warmer days. Redfish are more often than not found in shallow water sunning themselves, or in deeper, warmer, protected water.
Kelly has lived and fished in this area for over 30 years. His specialties are artificial bait, fly fishing, tarpon, and live bait fishing in Sarasota Bay and the nearshore Gulf. He's an Orvis Endorsed Guide and currently runs a 2400 Ranger Bay boat which accommodates five.
