Marco Island Fishing Reports

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - Just Right Cool mornings and warm afternoons stayed with us this past week. We had no surprise weather and fishing was good. It seems as if the fall migration is in limbo. That’s just fine as far as fishermen are concerned. It is a time when all m more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - Cool Water, Low Tides Cool water temperatures and below average tides made fishing tricky this past week. The low tides made it hard to catch live bait in the morning as well. The wind was stiff on and off throughout the week too. All of these co more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - Extravaganza Cool mornings and warm sunny afternoons made up the weather of this past week. The fall migration is still in progress and that gave us opportunities to catch a variety of fish. Migratory schools of bait are everywhere. The baitfish more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - Close Call In spite of heavy winds created by hurricane Michelle, fishing was actually very productive. Fish have a tendency to turn on before a major front or change in barometric pressure. As the weekend progressed, Michelle made her presence kn more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - In Between As the weekend rolled in, so did the cool air and heavy winds that are associated with a cold front. Temperatures dropped to the fifties over night. I was able to catch more bait on Saturday. We caught redfish and snook with no problem. more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - In Between As the weekend rolled in, so did the cool air and heavy winds that are associated with a cold front. Temperatures dropped to the fifties over night. I was able to catch more bait of Saturday. We caught redfish and snook with no problem. more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - Stubborn Front A massive front passed over Florida this past week and then stalled. The front lingered into the next week. Despite periodic rain and gusty winds, guides and anglers that went out managed produce some great catches. Most anglers s more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - Jacks And Macks Strong tides and mild weather made the last week of fishing very pleasant. There is still a strong influx of fresh water moving into the islands and surrounding areas. That can make fishing in the backcountry difficult Fishing rema more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - Home Again It is good to back in the States. My wife and I and extended family went to Costa Rica for some tarpon fishing. We left with mixed emotions just after the attack on America and traveling was sketchy to say the least. Consequently, we we more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island

Report for Naples, Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands - Fishin' In The Rain Fishing remained excellent at the beginning of this past week. Waves of bait are everywhere you go and the fish are getting fat and happy. As the week progressed a low-pressure system developed in the Gulf and dumped large amou more...
Capt. Matt Hoover - Marco Island