Fishing Reports by Capt. Jon Fetter

Estero Bay Report - The fishing in the backbay has been tough for anglers this past week. There has been plenty of action, just not much size. The spotted seatrout bite remains good over the grass flats in 3-5 feet of water near the passes. Shrimp under popping corks more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - This past week the fishing was tough for anglers. The poor tides coupled with the winds made it difficult to locate fish. There was some decent seatrout action on the grass flats in 3-5 feet of water near deeper channels. Shrimp under popping cork more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - Things are really starting to change and get into their springtime patterns. The spotted seatrout bite is getting crazy in the passes and along deeper channels in the backbays. Shrimp under popping corks seems to be the best method of locating them more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The bite this past week was pretty tough for anglers in and around Estero Bay.Fish were caught just not much in size. The passes were producing pompano, whiting, silver trout, spotted seatrout, sharks, mackerel, and jacks. Bouncing shrimp tipped jig more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - There have been a few options for anglers in and around Estero Bay this past week. When the weather has allowed nearshore ventures, the sheepshead are biting like crazy and with size. 1/4 oz jig heads or #1 circle hooks with egg sinker for weight more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The dirty water in addition to the cold windy weather has made for tough conditions for anglers the past week. The key to locating and catching fish has been to find cleaner water. Here anglers will find spotted seatrout willing to take shrimp unde more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The weather really played games with anglers this past week, but those that were able to get out were rewarded with a quality sheepshead bite. Fishing blow downs along mangrove islands, docks, or oyster bars proved the best location to find the sheep more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - Well the winter sheepshead bite is here in full swing and anglers should be taking advantage of this tasty table fare. They can be found around the oyster bars, mangrove islands, and dock and bridge pilings. Remember to downsize your hooks to #1 or more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - The fishing this past week was a little tough for anglers fishing in and around Estero Bay. Spotted seatrout are making their way to the grass flats in 3-5 feet of water. Shrimp under a popping cork will work best as will artificials like gulp shrim more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay

Estero Bay Report - This past week offered anglers variety in the backbay. There were redfish around the oyster bars and were taking shrimp tipped jig heads or shrimp under floats. Sheepshead and snapper were found here as well and just as hungry for jig heads tipped more...
Capt. Jon Fetter - Estero Bay