Snook on the outside means the migration has begun. The big females are running the shorelines and beaches. Being a Marco Island Fishing Guide I see the change in the habits. The females are just starting to begin their spawn. The smaller snook are the males and you will see them following the females in […] The post Snook On The Outside appeared...

Tarpon have shown off the beaches as well some backcountry bays and some in the passes. The annual tarpon spring migration has started with tarpon starting to move up the beaches from the south. Where do the tarpon come from is still somewhat of a mystery but some come from the Florida Keys and points … Naples FL Tarpon Fishing April 2024 Read Mor...

April may be our top month fishing the coastal waters of southwest Florida. As we transition into spring our waters are warming bait have moved in and fish are hungry. Weather with exception is stable for the month with light winds and mild sunny days plus not much threat of daily thunderstorms. Also until the summer rains begin inshore waters are...

Snook fishing Marco Island to Everglades City remains steady despite the wind. My clients have added persistence to their fishy vocabulary. The wind has kept us in the 2nd bays back inside as fishing outside points has been tough. But we are finding snook with regularity. Snook fishing is a hunt. We are using Zman […] The post Snook Fishing Marco...

TARPON FISHING & MORE! Tarpon and sharks have shown up in the backcountry and I’m also seeing tarpon off the beaches. As is the norm for this time of year tarpon and sharks have shown in the backcountry in 3-5’ of water. They seem to come to the same spots in the same bays every … Fishing Report Late March 2024 Read More » The post Fishing Report...

Marco Island fishing and south has been right on target for this time of year. Snook have started moving to the outside or one bay in. Tarpon are showing and there’s more bait on the flats for redfish. Snook fishing this time of year as well as other species are on the move making Marco […] The post Marco Island Fishing appeared first on Naples Fi...

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The weather finally warmed up and the water temperature is now in the mid 70’s and climbing! Consequently I’m starting to use live bait live minnows (pilchards) again which sometimes catches bigger better quality fish than shrimp or jigs. Snook are becoming more active and I’m starting to catch them in the passes and adjacent … Naples Florida Fish...

In winter the Everglades offer superb fishing due to lower water levels and mild weather with species like Snook and Redfish becoming easier to catch. Anglers should use medium-light gear and be mindful of quick weather changes. Respect for conservation and local wildlife is crucial for a sustainable experience. Hiring a guide is recommended for n...

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This week redfish and the jerk shad is the topic. I like using these soft baits when the water is a bit murky. I like the contrast of a darker color in murky water. Redfish on the jerk shad is the way to find reds along with other species. The Zman product is used by […] The post Redfish and the Jerk Shad appeared first on Naples Fishing Guide.

Good action with a variety of species is still my goal as of late although during our warmer spells black tips sharks are being caught off the beaches.  Pompano trout snapper sheepshead snapper and some odd species are being caught such as puffer fish batfish and the occasional whiting and squirrel fish. Live shrimp has been … Naples Fishing Repor...

Ok let’s get started on the Marco Island Inshore Fishing Report from Marco Island south to Everglades City. The cooler water temperatures and windy conditions has made a change in habits but that’s not all bad. The red fishing has still been productive and the snook fishing has been good on the sunny days. Speckled […] The post Marco Island Inshor...

This time of year Marco Island Inshore fishing has many advantages. With the usual winter weather comes wind but fishing Marco Island inshore around the mangrove islands you can find protection. When the cold fronts come through seek calmer water out of the wind. First the water will be a degree or 2 warmer there. […] The post Marco Island Inshore...

During the winter we target Speckled Trout and Redfish along with laid up snook. When a cold front is a day or two out prefrontal fishing can be very active. Savvy anglers learn that watching the weather this time of year is just as important as knowing tide movement and moon phase. With winds at […] The post Speckled Trout And Redfish Winter Targ...

Peak tarpon season is fast approaching and I typically get booked up. Below are the best tides during the peak tarpon run of May & June. Give me a call to book or talk fishing. Capt. Mark Ward Ph: 239-450-9230 MAY TIDES JUNE TIDES The post Peak Tarpon Season in Naples FL first appeared on Naples Fishing Charters with Capt. Mark Ward.

The fishing of late has been tricky with the cold fronts we’ve been having but still managing to catch fish and have had some stellar speckled sea trout days. As usual this time of year my goal is to catch a variety of species and have good action. Lately we’ve been catching trout sheepshead snapper … Naples Mid January Fishing Report Read More »...

Snook on the outside means the migration has begun. The big females are running the shorelines and beaches. Being a Marco Island Fishing Guide I see the change in the habits. The females are just starting to begin their spawn. The smaller snook are the males and you will see them following the females in […] The post Snook On The Outside appeared...