June is Snook Time in SW Florida
Capt. Todd Geroy
June 19, 2012
Naples - Saltwater Fishing Report
June 19, 2012
Fishing has been strong here for the last week with catch and release snook fishing still being the main attraction. We are catching plenty near the passes with plenty in the 22 to 26 inch range as well as some fish to 38 inches mixed in as well. Live baits are taking the biggest numbers, but flies and other artificial baits are also effective. Typical for summer time, the bite is best in the early morning and then again later afternoon before sunset.
Redfish have shown up in decent numbers with the strong tides associated with the new moon phase. High tide is the best to catch them under the flooded oyster lined shorelines. Breezy conditions and very high tides have made for challenging casting, but a good cast getting the bait under the bushes will result in success. Live sardines, herring and cut ladyfish are all working well. While the reds we have caught have all been "keepers" in the 21 to 24 inch range, clients have been releasing all.
I have been fishing several trips in the last week with brothers John and Dave Haschek along with Dave's 9 year old son, Curtis. We have enjoyed catching some nice snook as well as a few nice redfish. Here is Dave with his first snook, a 12 pounder released Friday.
Enrique Gomez of Miami, brought his two sons over to fish on Fathers Day weekend. Kyle and Christian had a great morning of fishing with plenty of snook, redfish and jack crevalle to keep their lines straight!
We are expecting a tropical system to move over the area starting later today. The forcast for the next few days is for rain and some windy conditions. Hopefully we can still get out and enjoy some fine fishing for the remainder of the week.
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