Tarpon Fishing Naples

Capt. Chris McCubbin
April 25, 2009
Naples - Saltwater Fishing Report

They are here for sure just takes a little searching to find them. I have been from Naples to Sanibel this week tarpon fishing. Winds have played a huge role in the fishing locations. They need to quit blowing and conditions will be ideal.
Bait of choice on the beaches have been big thread herrings fished under small floats. The fish have been scattered and seeing free jumping fish has made drifting the way to fish them. I havent been seeing any big schools of rolling fish, but tons of free jumpers.
In Naples I am still trying to focus on the late afternoon outgoing tide. Tarpon are feeding on mullet really well. This afternoon I put 4 fish in the air in less than hour. Three fish ate mullet and the one I landed ate a DOA Baitbuster and was about 60lbs. The other fish were in the 75-100lb class.
Snook fishing will be improving daily with the warming waters. They are going to be bigger and more agressive as they are getting big before they spawn. Concentrate on docks, passes and nearshore wrecks for your biggest fish and the beaches are finally starting to hold some good numbers of fish.

Naples Fishing Forecast:

The winds are suppose to blow 10-20mph out of the east till Tuesday. The fish are there you just need to locate them. We have great afternoon outgoing tides in Naples this week and the tarpon will be chewing. My mornings are full through the end of the month,but I have a couple afternoons open for the week. Tarpon are going to be my main focus for a while, but I will be snook fishing too. May is appproaching and I have days available so dont wait to reserve your spot. We are in the prime months for tarpon and snook in Naples. Give me a call 239 404 6255

Target Species:

Tarpon and Snook

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