Fishing Reports by Capt. Dave Pecci

Tarpon in High Gear - We have settled in to our summer weather pattern finally! Light winds, water temps in the low 80s, and the tarpon are now everywhere along the beaches of Gasparilla, Cayo Costa and Captiva Islands. The best tarpon fishing of the 2014 season started t more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Charlotte Harbor Fishing Report - Charlotte Harbor Fishing Conditions: A strong cold front settled in on Wednesday of last week with very strong winds which killed the tarpon fishing. There was a small bite on Wednesday before the winds picked up. The Boca Grande Kids Classic Tarpon more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Pine Island Sound Tarpon, Snook and Redfish Fishing Report - Early in the week the fishing was all but perfect with increased numbers of tarpon cruising the beaches of each day. By mid-week the southeast and southeast winds caused swells and poor visibility. Many of the tarpon moved off the beach and the ones more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Charlotte Harbor / Gulf Beaches Tarpon Fishing Report - Though we had a dry week, the wind and clouds were challenging. Visibility on the beaches was not good. The tarpon and snook were on us before we could get set up in many cases. Fishing in the Sounds was much easier though it was blind casting rathe more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Charlotte Harbor Tarpon Fly Fishing Report - Charlotte Harbor Fishing Conditions: A few pods of tarpon are now showing up on the beaches. Individual fish are spread throughout the Sound. Water clarity has improved and there are schools of bait showing up. Water temps are rising into the mid 70' more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor

Pine Island Sound, Charlotte Harbor Fly Fishing and Light Tackle - Pine Island Sound, Ding Darling Reserve, Eastern Charlotte Harbor Fishing Conditions: The weather fronts are becoming weaker as we move further into Spring. Bait is becoming more plentiful and water levels in the upper Charlotte Harbor are improvi more...
Capt. Dave Pecci - Charlotte Harbor