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Great Summer Fishing

Capt. Chris McCubbin
July 2, 2008
Naples - Saltwater Fishing Report

The last month fishing has been great in the Naples area. Summer rains have really turned on the tarpon and snook. I have been fishing both the early mornings and late afternoons.

The bait has been the only tough part of fishing. Finding good sized pilchards has been a bit tricky. One day they are all over the wreck and the next they are gone. There has been plenty of small pilchards and threads that have got the job done. The snapper have been all over the passes and docks making for plenty of action and dinner.

Snook have been easy to come by with big fish this month coming in at 43 inches. It was caught on a whitebait on a nice backcountry point. I have caught a good amount of fish in the mid to upper 30's and two other fish at 40 inches. I have been concentrating on the passes and beaches for the snook. The docks are covered in snapper and it's hard to get a bait past them.

Tarpon have finally made a good showing with all the rain that has shown up. I have caught seven fish over the last ten days with most in the 70-115 lb. range. All fish have come off threads under a cork fishing just outside the swim buoys off the beaches. I have also managed to hook some smaller fish in the 20lb. range in the pass. They are feeding good at sunrise for about an hour and then turning off. The late afternoon's have been better after the rains if you can get out. Locate the big schools of bait and look for fish around them.


Naples Fishing Forecast:

The snook fishing should stay strong through the Summer and tarpon should stay around as long as the bait holds. Remmember to fish early or late and try to avoid the heat of the day.

Target Species:

Snook Tarpon Snapper

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Specialize in light tackle fishing for tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, and sharks in the backwaters and coastal Gulf of Mexico of Marco Island, Naples, Estero Bay and Sanibel Island. I have spent my whole life fishing and learning the great fishery we have in Naples, Fl. Im known for being very easy going, hard working and great with all skill levels.

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Naples Inshore Fishing
1271 Shadowlawn Dr
Naples, FL 34104
Phone: 239-404-6255
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