Fort Myers fishing report

Capt. Scott Hughes
February 8, 2010
Fort Myers - Saltwater Fishing Report

Cold fronts continue to keep inshore water cold. The fish have adjusted to the cold water and are schooled up in areas where the water is slightly warmer during the middle of the day.

Trout fishing is still red hot if you know where to find them. They are hitting live shrimp and soft plastics rigged on jig heads. We are also picking up some redfish each day while targeting trout. Most of the reds have been in the 18-27 inch slot. When using shrimp, I'm also picking up a few sheephead and flounder also.

Snook are still very scarce and it is still to early to tell what the snook migration will be like this spring.

Fort Myers Fishing Forecast:

The refishing usually gets better as February progresses. Trout will continue to be a staple for the rest of this month and next if the snook fishing doesn't pick up when the bait starts to show up by the end of the month.

Target Species:

Trout, Redfish

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I specialize in light tackle saltwater, and fly fishing from the backcountry of the 10,000 Islands to flats of Pine Island Sound and the bay system of Charlotte Harbor. I have pick-up locations out of Ft Myers, Marco Island, Pine Island, Punta Gorda and Boca Grande. I like to target big fish. During warm months, tarpon, sharks, snook, redfish, cobia, king mackerel and big jacks are the main species sought after. Most of the winter months are devoted to redfish, trout, snook and grouper. Whether

Contact Info:

Blackwater Charters
12571 Burnt Store Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33955
Phone: 941-575-2389
Alt. Phone: 941-628-4247
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