Regional Fishing Reports for:
Southwest Florida (Cape Sable to Boca Grande)

Christmas Eve Offshore Fishing - Ran offshore 45 miles yesterday with some family that I had in town to try and show them what Naples fishing can be. Day started off on the wrong foot as our pinfish delivery got canceled due to some engine problems on their end. Anyways we ran o more...
Capt. Ted Gibson - Naples

Estero Bay Report - The past week has offered anglers plenty of action over the flats and nearshore waters. The backbay has given up some redfish action around the mangroves and oyster bars on higher water. Shrimp tipped jig heads seem to work best. Chumming the area more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Snookin - As the tide went rushing out There was something to shout about The big Snook crashed the unwelcome plug And into the mangroves she dug Another over 30 Snook again took to the air My client landed her after some wear and tear alla more...
Capt. George Grosselfinger - Pine Island Sound

Sick as a Dog SW Florida Fishing Report - Sick as a Dog SW Florida Fishing Report A lot has gone on since my last report. I've been quite sick, and I fished a couple places in SW Florida, and more. Thus the sick as a dog SW Florida fishing report. Vanishing Paradise This came in from more...
Capt. John Kumiski - Everglades City

Shark, Grouper, Snapper, Sheeps, Drum & Reds - Bart Arrigo, his wife, K.C, and their friends, Brian Bialas and Lori, fished 35 miles west of New Pass with me on Friday, 12/1/17. The group used squid and cut-bait to catch seven yellowtail snapper, including three keepers to 13 inches, seven mangro more...
Capt. Dave Hanson - Bonita Beach

15 Dec 17 Water is cold,slow it down fish still bite. - 15 Dec 17 What a refreshing cold front that has come through our area. NOT! As with any strong cold front with high winds that last for days it is going to affect fishing. I was out today for the first day since the front has come through and the wa more...
Capt. Jim Conant - Matlacha

SNOOKIN what else! - This report is from yesterday the cool water seems to want to stay The big girls are is canals and are tentative But when using the correct lure they are active Snook to 32 were brought aside the boat But we were wearing our winter co more...
Capt. George Grosselfinger - Pine Island Sound

I'll Fa Lay for You, par rum pum pum pum - I'll Fa lay for you, par rum pum pum pum, This Black Drum 4 to 6 pounds and are big fighters. Channel Breaks and Docks Captain Russ Walker abord the Tarpon Express Tide Walker Charters Bokeelia, Fl. Every Trip is an Adventure. more...
Capt. Russ Walker - Pine Island Sound

SNOOKING...of course - As the water chills the Snook are close to home This means one doesn't have far to roam 13 Snook were brought alongside today Plugs and plastic jigs were having their way Reels were singing and rods were bending too Three slot sized fi more...
Capt. George Grosselfinger - Pine Island Sound

South West Florida Freshwater Scene for December - Fishing Forecast South West Florida Freshwater Scene for December By: Capt Roan zumFelde. Merry Christmas to all and hope your fishing trips are wonderful and fish are plentiful. The winter winds are starting to blow and the coolness i more...
Capt. Roan zumFelde - Naples