Tampa Bay target
Snook
Freeline live bait into shadow lines and ambush points; downsize leader if fish are spooky.
Where
Bridge shadows, mangroves, beaches, passes
When
Spring through fall · Dawn, dusk, and after dark on lit structure
Bait
Live pinfish, greenbacks, shrimp, soft plastics
Water
Outgoing, especially at night
Make the first move practical
Focus on moving water around lit bridges at night and beach troughs at sunrise.
Before You Fish
Minimum 28 inches total length
Bag limit: 1
Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay regions; inland, state, and adjacent federal waters
Checked against FWC: 2026-09-28
Regulations can change. FWC is the authority.