Regional Fishing Reports for:
Southwest Florida (Cape Sable to Boca Grande)

Fishing Report for Estero Bay - This cold weather this past week made early mourning fishing quite interesting, but some o the fish didn't seem to mind. The sheepshead are spawning and willing to take #1 circle hooks tipped with shrimp. Anglers should add a split shot to keep the more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Bite still good despite cooler weather - The up and down weather continues as we receive cold fronts from up north. It seems they are rolling in about every six days or so. The good news is the water temperatures are holding in the lower 60's and the fish seem to have gotten use to it. B more...
Capt. Rob Modys - Fort Myers

A Hot Trout Bite Means Good Ole Fashioned Fun! - Week ending 1/04/14....... Cold fronts and the holidays got in the way of work the first half of the week. I moved my long time friend Roland Hartich from early in the week behind a cold front, to Thursday, where we would be fishing the south win more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound

SW FL-Bonita Beach: Inshore only place to be - The week of January 5th, 2014, was pretty much a loss for fishing. We had near-freezing temps for a couple of days, thanks to a strong cold front that made it this far south, which is unusual. That front also brought high winds and rough seas, and th more...
Capt. Dave Hanson - Bonita Beach

Naples Winter Fishing 1/17/14 - As I write this report it is in the 50's with another cold front forecast to blow through overnight. What does this mean for the fishing here in Naples, slow down your presentation. Anyone who has fished with me over the years knows I have very lit more...
Capt. Chris McCubbin - Naples

Nothing Better Than Fishing With Old Friends! - Week ending 12/28/13........... It's Christmas week. I had three trips scheduled. One, on the 22nd, with Eric Hubbs, which we had to reschedule. The other two were with my long time friend and customer Russ Hubbard, whom I've been fishing with more...
Capt. Butch Rickey - Pine Island Sound

Cold weather hasn't slowed the fishing! - As the water temps drop you will have to change up the style of fishing. Slow presentations and patience will pay off. The grass flats are holding nice trout with pompano mixed in. Using a popping cork with a live shrimp will get it done in 2-4' more...
Capt. Scott Theis - Fort Myers

Pine Island Sound - Fishing report for Pine Island Sound Jan. 16th., 2014 Redfish: Has been good. There running on the small side. A few going over the 30 range. I've been doing best on any tide that has good current. Shrimp, shiners & cut bait has been working more...
Capt. Terry Pitz - Pine Island Sound

Trout and Black Drum in Southwest Florida - Fishing the 10,000 Islands is always interesting. Changing water conditions will keep you on your toes in the winter months. Temperatures are a key factor in our fishery. As the water cools in the fall/winter it brings a lot of different species i more...
Capt. Lisa Williams - Marco Island

Chilly Weather Fishing Report for Naples Backwaters - The coolest weather since last March blasted through SW Florida early last week bringing dreary days, gusty winds, and temperatures into the low 40's for a couple of nights followed by chilly days. While nothing to cry about compared to what the nor more...
Capt. Todd Geroy - Naples