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2017-01-07 12:35 PM
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Lane snapper, red grouper, black drum & more - Monday, 12/19, seas were calm, and I fished in spots between 17 and 28 miles west of New Pass with Josh and Mikelle Schmitt and their friends, Laura and Evan Kemp. Using squid, the group caught fifty-four lane snapper in all, twenty-five of which wer more...
Capt. Dave Hanson - Bonita Beach |
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2017-01-06 8:55 AM
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Early January Fishing Report - We have been out fishing the last two days. Popovic Party of 4 on January 5 and the Durst Party of 6 January 6. Both trips were from 8-12. We have been catching the end of the outgoing and beginning of the incoming tides the last couple days. I ha more...
Capt. Ted Gibson - Naples |
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2017-01-05 1:43 PM
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Snooking - The cool breeze poured gently through my hair
The water was milky but the Snook didn't care
The explosions of the the previous day history
But the huge swirl we saw left a mystery
When she crashed the lure the drag sang a song
Then rel more...
Capt. George Grosselfinger - Pine Island Sound |
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2017-01-05 7:41 AM
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Southwest florida Freshwater Scene for January - Well, I hope all have had a wonderful Holiday and a Merry Christmas or however you celebrate. It is the New Year and I hope it will be a prosperous year for all and for the fishing also. Heads up, this is not my favorite fishing month in Southwest F more...
Capt. Roan zumFelde - Naples |
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2017-01-03 11:36 AM
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No winter here! The bite is on in Estero Bay with reds and snook - Ok. The Holidays are over and it's time to get serious. Just because it says it's winter on the calendar doesn't mean we stop fishing here in Southwest Florida. As a matter of fact we are having a beautiful winter with lows in the 60's and highs in t more...
Capt. Brad Brown - Fort Myers |
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2017-01-03 8:48 AM
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Last Day for Gags and First 2017 Report - Fishing for us at least the last few days has looked like a heart rate monitor. One day you are the hero the next leaves you humbled! We have been out several times over the last few days. December 31 I took a party of 6 out on the final day of Gag more...
Capt. Ted Gibson - Naples |
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2017-01-01 8:00 AM
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Bringing in the New Year with Great Inshore Fishing - I am a little behind with updating my fishing report as the end of 2016 brought the passing of a family member just before the holiday season. I have been a bit distracted but still fishing a busy schedule. Anglers have enjoyed some amazing weather more...
Capt. Todd Geroy - Naples |
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2016-12-30 10:39 AM
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Estero Bay Report - This past week the low tides made for few options for anglers in and around Estero Bay. The passes are holding plenty of pompano and they are willing to take shrimp tipped jig heads or shrimp under popping corks. Look for them skipping across the s more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay |
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2016-12-30 8:58 AM
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After Christmas Fishing Report - We started off the week hot; catching King Mackerel, Gag Grouper, and even a few sharks. But, last few days have had me scratching my head. We have still been catching fish, but mostly Grunts,short Red Grouper, short Gags, and the occasional Mangrov more...
Capt. Ted Gibson - Naples |
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2016-12-30 8:39 AM
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Great weather, great fishing - As the weathers been fantastic, so has the fishing. There has been a lot of options with a very similar pattern to last year. Tarpon have been seen on the beaches and out to 80 feet of water happy to eat as they move South for the Winter. Snook fishi more...
Capt. Greg Stamper - Estero Bay |