🐟 What fish can you catch in Gibsonton?

Most commonly caught species around Gibsonton , FL : Largemouth bass - 35,599 reported catches Common snook - 8,813 reported catches Red drum - 5,717 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 5,478 reported catches Mangrove snapper - 3,982 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gibsonton fishing reports?

The latest Gibsonton , FL fishing reports are: @cartercoghlan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stevenson Creek . @austinclancy reported a nice Pigfish at Boca Ciega Bay . @austinclancy reported a nice Pigfish at Boca Ciega Bay . @thomaska reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Palma Sola Bay . @drew-edmonds reported a nice Ladyfish at Tampa Bay . .

Fishing in Gibsonton, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gibsonton, Florida?

Anglers in Gibsonton , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Tampa Bay , Hillsborough Bay , Ballast Point Pier , Alafia River , Apollo Beach .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Gibsonton?

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Top fish species in Gibsonton

Latest Gibsonton fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Stevenson Creek

22 in · 5 lb

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Pigfish

Boca Ciega Bay

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5 hours ago

Pigfish

Boca Ciega Bay

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9 hours ago

Gafftopsail sea catfish

Palma Sola Bay

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13 hours ago

Ladyfish

Tampa Bay

20 in · 2 lb

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13 hours ago

Ladyfish

Skyway North Fishing Pier (Sunshine Skyway)

21 in · 2 lb

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13 hours ago

Ladyfish

Skyway North Fishing Pier (Sunshine Skyway)

18 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Ladyfish

Skyway North Fishing Pier (Sunshine Skyway)

19 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Ladyfish

25 in · 3 lb

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Ladyfish

22 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Gibsonton

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Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 23, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Gibsonton fishing

Anglers in Gibsonton, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, Ballast Point Pier, Alafia River, and Apollo Beach.

Most commonly caught species around Gibsonton, FL:

Largemouth bass - 35,599 reported catches
Common snook - 8,813 reported catches
Red drum - 5,717 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 5,478 reported catches
Mangrove snapper - 3,982 reported catches

The latest Gibsonton, FL fishing reports are:

@cartercoghlan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Stevenson Creek.
@austinclancy reported a nice Pigfish at Boca Ciega Bay.
@austinclancy reported a nice Pigfish at Boca Ciega Bay.
@thomaska reported a nice Gafftopsail sea catfish at Palma Sola Bay.
@drew-edmonds reported a nice Ladyfish at Tampa Bay.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Gibsonton, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: