Safe fishing areas in St. Petersburg, FL?
Have the family be careful going in the water if they have any nicks,scratches or cuts. A lot of flesh eating bacteria in the water this year compared to yrs pass
Ft Desoto does have some great wading. If you do wade, and you are new to the area, don't drag around a stringer with fish on it. I've seen large (10 foot plus) hammerheads come in close to shore in the shallows, so much so they pushed up a pretty good sized wave. But go for it, and I think you will have fun.
Wish I had caught a shark at 8!!
Check local Craigslist for guides - both shore and boat trips are sometimes advertised there. Check with local baitshops. They want you happy and coming back, and there are no "secret fishing holes" in the gulf, so you'll get good advice. Shore fishing can be combined with a day at the beach, and if you are trying for shark, it's bait fishing at its laziest. Bring spinning gear along tokeep him busy. Just time the tides. Bring along a kite, just for fun.
We have lunker bass fishing here too. Ask at the baitshops for the best:spots.
Check the local red tide reports online. Blooms are usually localized, but can ruin a day at the beach with stinging eyes and respiratory information. And there's always the lakes. Have a hell of a good time!
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