Fishing Reports by Capt. Jon Fetter

Estero Bay Report - The passes and nearshore waters continue to be the place for anglers to go looking for action. Drifting shrimp tipped jig heads in the deeper water is producing snapper, whiting, and silver trout. The spotted seatrout, ladyfish, pompano, and small more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - With rising water temperatures and high tides the fishing was pretty tough this past week. Anglers looking for action should move to the passes and nearshore waters. There are plenty of snapper in the deeper water of the passes and shrimp tipped jig more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The fishing continues to be tough for anglers in and around Esteto Bay this past week. Most seem to be chasing tarpon off north Sanible island all the way to Bica Grande, drifting white baits or free lining crabs under floats. Those looking for tabl more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The fishing continues to be tough for anglers in and around Estero Bay, possibly due to lack of bait, super clear water, or just lock jaw. There is a quality snapper bite around the mangroves and oyster bars using shrimp tipped jig heads. Free lini more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The high water with slow moving tides and increasing winds made for some challenging fishing this past week in and around Estero Bay. The winds made the pass and nearshore waters fishing non existing so anglers were forced to fish the backbay. Chu more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The best bite for anglers is the nearshore waters out to Mays reef. The passes are holding snapper, whiting, and silver trout and are willing to take drifting shrimp tipped jig heads. Moving out to the shallower water proves best for Spanish macker more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - If anglers are looking for action then the passes and nearshore reefs are the place to go. The passes are holding whiting, silver trout, spotted seatrout, sharks, ladyfish, and even a few Spanish mackerel. Drifting shrimp tipped jig heads will work more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - Spring is in full swing and so too are the fishing patterns. The nearshore waters are full of Spanish mackerel, whiting, silver trout, and ladyfish. Bouncing shrimp tipped jig heads in 10-20 feet of water is your best bet. There are plenty of shar more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay report - With the warming air and water temperatures there was some transition this past week to more of a spring time fishing pattern. Redfish could be found along the mangrove and oyster bars on higher water and were feeding on shrimp tipped jig heads or s more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The fluctuating weather and winds has made the fishing in and around Estero Bay extremely challenging. The winds have created dirty water and the up and down temps has made the fish confused. If anglers can find a bite it will be up around the mang more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay