The only thing that ended the fish biting was the charter concluding for the day, leaving Burruezo’s clients happy with their day. Burruezo fortunately lives far enough east of the bay to escape any day-of storm impacts. When he gets back out to fishing, he may take a few days to explore the bay again.

Photos: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Winston Bartlett, city of Treasure Island Days after Hurricane Helene pummeled Tampa Bay's coastal communities with record-breaking storm surge, the region is in recovery mode.

The port’s shipping channels are officially re-opened, with a 28' depth restriction. Port Tampa Bay's shipping channels closed Wednesday evening ahead of Hurricane Helene. Port Tampa Bay says the U.S.