October Fishing Keeping Anglers Busy!
Capt. Todd Geroy
October 9, 2014
Naples - Saltwater Fishing Report
October is probably my #1 favorite month to fish the backwaters of SW Florida. No crowds on the water, a variety of cooperative species and slightly cooler water temperatures all contribute to great fishing all day long.
Redfish are probably the main event this month. Reds are schooling up along shallow edges of flats and channels at low tide. I have been sight fishing to them as they cruise in singles and small groups in very shallow water. Well presented live baits usually get quick bites, but artificial lures do very well also. The redfish have been running 23 to 30 inches on average.
Secondary, the snook action has been excellent. Loads of small fish in the 18 to 23 inch range are schooling just inside of the passes and go crazy for a live pilchard free lined near them. My clients have caught a few larger snook as well in the 28 to 35 inch class. The larger fish seem to be singles when you find them.
Large tarpon are still in the area, but not quite as active as they have been in recent weeks. I expect a flurry of activity in the next few weeks as schools of mullet begin congregating in the passes. I have been taking clients into some of the backcountry creeks to target juvenile tarpon. These little giants run 8 to 20 lbs. and are great fun in tight spaces on light tackle. Live baits and lures are eagerly consumed by these great fish!
-Capt. Todd Geroy
Target Species:
tarpon, snook, redfish
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