Courtney Campbell Causeway (Shoreline & Drop-offs)

The Courtney Campbell Causeway offers miles of accessible shoreline fishing across Old Tampa Bay, with sandy edges, grass patches, and drop-offs that attract bait and gamefish. Target speckled trout, redfish, flounder, snook, and seasonal Spanish mackerel by working moving water, wind-blown points, and deeper cuts near bridge sections. Early morning and evening are prime, especially when schools of bait are present. Soft plastics, suspending plugs, and spoons are great search baits; live shrimp or greenbacks can turn a slow day into a steady bite. This is a reliable “mobile” spot—drive, hop out, and fish multiple areas until you find life and active fish.