Tampa Bay Fishing near Saint Petersburg, Florida

Tampa Bay is a bay located just 8.7 miles from Saint Petersburg, in Hillsborough County, in the state of Florida, United States, near Fort Lonely, FL. Alternate names for this bay include Bahía de Tampa, Bahía de Tocobago and Bay of Espiritu Santo.

Join us as we discuss the Florida Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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