Fort Myers Fishing Reports

Big Dogs, Huge Schools of Pelagic Species, Cobias - Very fortunate with our perfect weather. We ran into the biggest school of Bonita we have ever seen, lot's of fun. Cobia action has been super consistent. Many keepers. Permit has also been productive on larger structures. Huge sharks and Goliath Gr more...
Capt. Brett Swenson - Fort Myers

Tarpon Time - Good action and picking up on the tarpon fishing front. Fish in the 80-100 lb. typical eating pinfish, threads and cutbait. Plenty of nice redfish to take up the remains of the day! Book now for the upcoming hot bite. Trips starting at $400 1/2 day p more...
Capt. Ron Kowalyk - Fort Myers

Waters have calmed and we are ready to go fishing.. - Last week the seas were brutal. Not much to report. Took boat out of water for maintenance. All done are ready to see what's on our wrecks and reefs. Before the blow we was a steady bite of Cobia and Permit. Best time of the year to bend rods on th more...
Capt. Brett Swenson - Fort Myers

Fishing is Fantastic! - The fishing is fantastic due to the great tides and warmer water temperatures. It's been a little windy to head out for tarpon but we manage to jump four the other day. Most of the trips I've been running are inshore due to the windy conditions. My more...
Capt. Scott Theis - Fort Myers

Spring Fishing Continues to Heat Up - Backbay and flats action has picked up and will continue to get better with the Spring tides upon us. Hopefully you can get out on flood stage and maneuver the grass flats oyster bars and mangrove islands before the midday cook-off. Trout will be an more...
Capt. Ron Kowalyk - Fort Myers

Cobia, Hammerhead Sharks, Kingfish, Permit - Another great week of fishing. We appreciate all our guests who came out with us the past month and in March. Can the great weather continue, looks like it.. Captain John had a double header keeper Cobia trip on Sunday. Longer offshore trip l more...
Capt. Brett Swenson - Fort Myers

Big Sharks, Goliath Grouper, Cobia, Clear and Calm waters - The awesome weather continues... Captain John Glenn caught the biggest Goliath Grouper he has ever seen. Hugest schools of Barracuda have been hanging around all structures. Best months for Cobia and we have been catching them on most trips. First Ta more...
Capt. Brett Swenson - Fort Myers

More Cobia, Hammerhead Sharks, Permit.... - Another great week of fishing out of Fort Myers Beach. Captain John, hooked into what appeared to be a Great White Shark and it proceeded to spool our Goliath Grouper rig with 400 lb. test line. 12 foot Hammerhead shark brought to boat on Monday alo more...
Capt. Brett Swenson - Fort Myers

Snook season is in full swing! - Snook fishing is good since the season has opened. All sizes are being caught all around the mangrove shorelines and beaches. Live freelined thread herring or pilchards is a must for bait. You can castnet or sabiki these baits around bridges and mar more...
Capt. Scott Theis - Fort Myers

Huge Hammerhead Shark, Keeper Cobia, Permit - What a week fishing and weather wise... Captain John Glenn brought an estimated 12 foot Hammerhead Shark to the boat. Also caught nice 35' cobia, unfortunately lost a monster one.. It's Permit time and we hooked into two this week. Spotted Eagle R more...
Capt. Brett Swenson - Fort Myers