Capt. Dave Hanson
September 17, 2008
Bonita Beach - Saltwater Fishing Report
A few words to say about local fishing lately: "Fay, Gustav, Hanna, Ike, and slow-season! Although we were very fortunate to have few serious effects of the storms, they did disrupt fishing with their fringe effects that included gusty winds, high seas, rain and fresh water influx. Add to that mix the slowest of all seasons in SW Florida and the result doesn't add up to a lot of time on the water. I have been using this down time to do maintenace on the boats and the home-front.
Pretty soon, October will bring many of our seasonal residents back and will also mark the end of peak storm season, which ends officially on November 30th. We welcome all of those events and we also say gleeful goodbyes to Fay and her followers!
Bonita Beach Fishing Forecast:
Seas are calmed now in the final aftermath of the storms. It is extremely hot and humid, with heat indices reaching as high as 103 degrees. More rain is forecast from wednesday through Monday but most likely will be in the afternoons.
Private guided saltwater fishing trips, inshore and offshore, around Ft. Myers, Naples and Bonita Beach. Native guide with over 30 years local experience. Good species variety. Reasonable rates. Half and full-day trips offered. We book well in advance throughout the winter months, and slightly in advance during the summer months. Families welcome, and anglers of all ages and experience levels will have a good time.
