Estero Bay Fishing Reports

Estero Bay Report - With all the rain the water conditions have changed as so too has the bite. Anglers are having the best luck on the last bit of outgoing tide. The reds are chewing around the mangroves and oyster bars on cut pinfish, ladyfish, and the occasional ha more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Plenty of fish in the sea - September should give us the last bit of the hot days, transitioning SWFL toward a Fall pattern soon. Don't be fooled it's still going to be hot most of the month, however by the end of the month we should be blessed with temperatures beginning to co more...
Capt. Greg Stamper - Estero Bay

Estero Bay: What to Expect - A lot has been changing in my life which has kept me off of the water more than I'd like to be. The chances that I did get to fish were fantastic, hot, and successful. Snook has been my primary target and fishing schools of 50+ plus fish is not uncom more...
Capt. Joe Angius - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The key to finding and catching fish this past week was getting out early. The bite has been best before the summer heat kicks in, usually around 10 am. Fishing the grass near oyster bars has been producing redfish in the upper slot size. Free line more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

One more month - Well it's still hot out mid day and it's best to get out early in the morning or late in the afternoon to beat the heat. Fishing during these times has been productive most of the days. It seems the best morning bites have been when its rained the pr more...
Capt. Greg Stamper - Estero Bay

It was a good July - As July comes to an end and August begins we look forward to or typical Summer pattern returning. Although it rained a bunch in both the mornings and afternoons throughout July the fishing was good. Redfish, Snook, tarpon, and trout were all targeted more...
Capt. Greg Stamper - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - There are some options for anglers this past week in and around Estero Bay. The shallow water bite is starting to heat up as the bait is starting to show up and the fish are chewing. The redfish are hanging around their summer spots and are willing more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - If big game is what you are looking for then now is a great time to get on the water. The nearshore waters are teaming with sharks of all species and sizes. Blacktips, spinners, hammerheads, lemon, and even nurse sharks are daily catches. Cut bait more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Early is best - Summer heat starts about 11am this time of the year, so getting out early in the morning has proven to be the way to go. Redfishing has been good until it starts getting hot, or after the late thunderstorms roll through cooling things off. We've caug more...
Capt. Greg Stamper - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - Captain Jon Fetter of Catching the Cure Charters reports that the fishing inside Estero Bay this past week has been pretty tough for anglers. The focus has primarily been on getting ladyfish and jacks for shark fishing off Fort Myers Beach. The are more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay