Larger 'heads congregate on rockpiles and ledges in 8 to 30 feet of water to spawn in March and early April; the channel edges on Tampa Bay inside the Skyway are a favorite spot, and many nearshore reefs also hold them at this time.

What is the best time to catch sheepshead?

The best time to fish for Sheepshead is during the incoming and outgoing tides - preferably both so you want to target a day when high tide is near midday. High tides cover the structure with water and the tidal flows move tasty crustaceans within reach of the hungry Sheepshead.

Are sheepshead in season in Florida?

Sheepshead are a structure-oriented fish and can be caught from piers and bridges starting in the winter months through the beginning of April. ... All of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's recreational and commercial regulations for sheepshead will be extended into federal waters.