Fishing Reports by Capt. Dave Pecci

Tarpon Starting to Show in Pine Island Sound and on the Beaches - Conditions: Water temps are between 81* and 85*. Moderate winds should allow for good sight fishing this week. There is a good chance of showers so keep an eye to the sky. Bait: threadfin herring, Green back Herring, pinfish, shrimp, crab Fishing T more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Warm Weather Warm Water = May Tactics - Conditions: Neap tides of the past week are now behind us. Good flow and water temps in the low 80s will produce great conditions. Watch out for those afternoon storms though. Bait: threadfin herring, Green back Herring, pinfish, shrimp Fishing Tac more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Charlotte Harbor / Pine Island Sound Fishing Report March 31st, - Conditions: Water temps have fallen into the high 70s due to a weekend cold front but will rebound quickly. Good tidal flow will get the fish feeding again. Fishing Tactics: Fish structure early and mangroves later in the day. My Fly Fishing Tip of more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Charlotte Harbor / Pine Island Sound Fishing Report - With water temps rising the mid day fishing will be slow. Fish the morning tides for the best action. Fly Fishing Tip of the Week: Snook will be cruising the mangrove edges at the tide rises. Redfish will be near the oyster beds as the tide ebbs. S more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Charlotte Harbor / Pine Island Sound Fishing Report March 15th - Bait in the Area: Scaled sardines, pinfish, shrimp, crabs, ladyfish and some threadfin herring. Fishing Tactics: Start the day around the oyster beds and the cuts. As the tide rises and the sun comes up move to the mangroves and creek mouths. more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Charlotte Harbor / Pine Island Sound Fishing Report - Trout and redfish are moving onto the grass flats in the Sound. In the upper harbor the Redfish are in the holes around the mangroves. The Snook are getting more active as the water warms. Fishing Tactics: Make your redfish presentations to the edg more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Boca Grande / Pine Island Sound Fishing Report 06-22-14 - Fishing Conditions: Wind and rain have clouded up the water a bit. The backcountry water has cooled off due to the rains. Bait Currently in Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor: Pass crabs, Scaled sardines, threadfin herring, glass minnows, p more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Boca Grande and Pine Island Sound Report - Fishing Conditions: Summer conditions are here, light easterly winds shifting in onshore by mid day. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are now common. The backcountry water levels are moderate to high and temps are in the mid 80s. The beach waters more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Tarpon Report - Tarpon are moving in and out of the Passes daily. Many of the tarpon that have been on the Hill are spreading out and the beach fishing is very good. more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Tarpon Fishing Report June 2nd, 2014 - Summer weather finally! Light winds are allowing for great beach fishing. Most of the tarpon have been up in Charlotte Harbor feeding on crabs and whitebait. The beaches have had good action as well. Water temps are in the mid 80s Fly Fishing Tech more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor