Summer bite on fire
Capt. Tim Daugherty
June 17, 2025
Naples - Saltwater Fishing Report
Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report - June 2025
Outstanding Conditions Create the Perfect Fishing Paradise. The fishing scene around Naples and Marco Island has reached peak summer excellence, with anglers experiencing some of the most productive conditions of the year. Hot and sunny with a nice steady southeast wind are the days we wait for all year. The combination of stable weather patterns, warm water temperatures, and abundant baitfish has created ideal circumstances for targeting the area's premier game fish species. Crystal-clear Gulf waters and prefect backcountry conditions have made this an exceptional time for both inshore and nearshore fishing opportunities.
Snook fishing has been particularly outstanding throughout the Naples and Marco Island areas, with fish actively feeding in the passes and adjacent bays. These prized game fish have been responding exceptionally well to live bait presentations, particularly around structure and current breaks. Snook, Redfish and jacks have been steady on all of our trips back there. The warmer water temperatures have triggered aggressive feeding behavior, making this an ideal time for both trophy hunters and anglers seeking consistent action. Early morning and evening sessions have proven most productive, with snook readily taking live pilchards and artificial lures worked around mangrove shorelines, docks and beaches.
The redfish bite hasn't been as productive as the snook, but we are catching them sprinkled in amongst our morning trips. Most of our action has been on the higher parts of the incoming tides. We are casting our live baits close to the mangroves and keeping them tight to the cover for as long as we can, as these fish are deep in the mangroves. A well placed cast has made it remarkably rewarding when you see your line jump and know something has just taking your bait .
June represents another productive month for targeting tarpon in the Naples and Marco Island area has not disappointed. These magnificent silver kings have been staging in large numbers just off our beaches and nearshore waters, providing anglers with heart-stopping jumps and memorable battles. The calm morning and evening conditions have been perfect for targeting these giants, whether using live bait or artificial presentations. Both juvenile and adult tarpon have been cooperative, making this an outstanding time for anglers seeking the ultimate battle!
Sea trout have been adding consistent variety to fishing trips, with good numbers found throughout the passes and deeper potholes. These spotted beauties have been responding well to both live and artificial baits, providing excellent action for light tackle enthusiasts. The abundance of baitfish has been truly remarkable, with live pilchards easily netted along the beaches and passes. This baitfish bonanza has not only made live bait readily available but has also concentrated predator species in predictable areas, creating outstanding fishing opportunities throughout the SW Florida areas .
The weather conditions have been absolutely perfect with Calm seas, light winds, and abundant sunshine have made every trip comfortable and productive. The stable weather pattern has allowed access to all fishing areas, from the protected backcountry to the nearshore Gulf waters. These outstanding conditions, combined with the peak season timing for multiple species, have created what many consider the perfect storm for exceptional fishing in Southwest Florida waters.
Tight lines !!!!
Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138
Target Species:
Snook , redfish , sea trout , tarpon
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