Fishing Reports by Capt. Chris McCubbin

Spring Time Fishing in Naples - Wow, the water has warmed into the mid 70's and the fish have responded. Pilchards are all over the wrecks and big schools of threads have also shown up. They haven't quite made it to the beaches, but it won't be long. Be ready when they do, tarpon, more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Naples Fishing Report - Wow what a week of warm weather can do for the fishing. The water finally held at 70+ all day today and the fish responded. All week long fishing has been good, but today they really were chewing. Pilchards have been a little tricky lately with thi more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Early Signs of Spring - I have to say that even with all the cold weather we have been getting in Naples, the fishing has stayed steady. Pilchards have been available everyday, on the beaches and wrecks. I fished the last 5 days in a row and the fishing was good. Wate more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Naples Fishing Report - Its been a while since my last report and things have changed quite a bit. Water temps went from the mid 70's to mid 50's rapidly. At first it shut down the snook fishing, but trout fishing improved. The water warmed back in the mid 60's and the sno more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

December Fishing Report - The fishing the last two weeks has felt more like Spring rather than Winter. Water temps are in the low 70's and the bait is thick. It can be found on the beaches, markers and wrecks. Snook fishing has been great in the bushes and on the docks. more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Great December Fishing - The weather in Naples is perfect right now for fishing. Nice cool mornings and mild days have kept the Winter fishing above average. Bait is still holding strong on the wrecks and on the markers. I have been fishing both bait and jigs this mont more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Mixed Bag Winter Fishing - I think its safe to say Winter is upon us down here in Naples. The waters have cooled and the air is cold and crisp in the morning. The fishing has remained steady both inshore and off the beaches. In the back the trout, bluefish and pompano are the more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Fall Fishing In Naples - I fished everyday from October 9th till the 20th and enjoyed every bit of it. Most mornings started at 4:30am netting mullet and ladyfish. I picked up my clients at 6:15 and were off to get on an excellent tarpon bite. The early morning outgoing tid more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Mullet Run and Tarpon - The last 10 days has been absolutely amazing in the Naples area. It all started with the big schools of glass minnows in the Clams Pass area. Tarpon, sharks, and mackeral were all going absolutely nuts on the bait. I was throwing mainly DOA Baitbus more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Excellent Naples Fishing - I am happy to say that the Fall fishing has really heated up the last two weeks. The pilchards in the 3-5in range are all over from the beaches to the wrecks. Look for the birds and you will have no problem finding the bait. I have mainly been f more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples