Great June Snook Action in Naples Backwaters!
Capt. Todd Geroy
June 5, 2018
Naples - Saltwater Fishing Report
The fishing in our area has really taken a turn for the better in recent weeks. Recent heavy rains seem to have had a positive impact on our waters and many species have been feeding well on the goodies being flushed though the estuaries with the runoff.
Tarpon are in the area right now, however my clientele have all been more interested in catching other species. I did stop on some big schools myself on a recent morning before picking up my party and hooked a big fish for a few jumps. There are plenty of days left this summer to chase the silver kings.
Snook fishing has been excellent as should be expected this time of year. Anglers fishing with me have been releasing as many as 30 snook on half day trips during the last two weeks. They have also boated some of the largest fish of the year so far, ranging over 40 inches.
Live sardines free-lined along mangrove banks and points with good tide flow don't stand a chance. A clue to the best spots is to look for active birds on the edge of the mangroves. Egrets and especially yellow crowned night herons (aka snook birds) are a dead give away that there is fish activity. Never pass up a night heron without making a few casts below it. They are almost always sitting on top of fish.
For my anglers wanting to take a few fish home for dinner, sea trout have filled the order. I am finding plenty of trout schooled up along deep shorelines close to the gulf. Many of them have been nice fish in the 18 to 20 inch range. Live baits as well as soft plastic jigs are taking plenty of fish.
Redfish remain a bit scarce, but most trips have been catching a red or two. Most have been over slot fish averaging around 30 inches.
Shark fishing is popular with many of my anglers this time of year and they do not disappoint. There are plenty of hefty bull,lemon and blacktips around to battle if you want a work out.
-Capt. Todd Geroy
Naples Fishing Forecast:
I expect more of the same for the next month. Snook will likely continue to be the main event as they continue to bunch up and continue with their spawning activity.
Tarpon are in the area and remain an option for anglers willing to commit to hooking one.
Target Species:
snook, sea trout, redfish
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