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Estero thru Captiva

Capt. Greg Stamper
July 6, 2015
Estero Bay - Saltwater Fishing Report

Snook continue to be found both along our beaches and in their backcountry haunts. Anglers this week were occasionally greeted by large packs of snook usually of similar size. Live baits such as thread fin herring or pilchards worked great on 3/0 circle hooks and fish up to 40" continue to be caught. Other backcountry options this week included a snapper bite that continues to stay strong. When targeting snappers small pilchards or cut baits have worked best. Most of the backcountry snappers are under the 14" mark but occasionally you'll run across a bigger one. When fishing for snapper use as light of a leader as possible ie 20lb max and small hooks usually no bigger than 1/0 to entice the bite. Trout are still available and most of the larger fish we found this week came from fishing the beach shorelines while snook fishing. Tarpon are slowing down and can still be found but it's mostly our local fish again, and if you want to go after them I'd recommend starting early since its been a tough bite by mid morning.

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Captain Greg Stamper guides clients from Bonita Springs through Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island Sound, Matlacha and the Caloosahatchee River. Whether you’re a fishing pro or a first timer, he can personalize your charter experience. Also available for shelling, manatee trips, or eco tours. Let Captain Greg show you a great time on the water in Southwest Florida!

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Snook Stamp Charters
20301 Estero Gardens Circle
Unit 103
Estero, FL 33928
Phone: 239-313-1764
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