Boca Grande Fishing

Boca Grande or “Big Mouth” in Spanish, is the Tarpon Capital of the World. With an average of 5,500 tarpon caught during the 90 day season between May and July, no other destination records as many tarpon caught in the world. Boca Grande provides many more fishing opportunities to make it a top fishing destination worldwide.

Inshore fishing around Boca Grande not only provides Tarpon, but nearly year round there will be good fishing for Redfish. The Snook and Speckled Trout fishing is also great nearly all year round, and there are also Sheepshead, Bluefish, and Spanish Mackerel to catch close to shore.

There are many natural and artificial reefs offshore of Boca Grande and bottom fishing and/or trolling around these reefs will produce good catches of a variety of reef fish, including Red Snapper, Mangrove, Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Kingfish, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Amberjacks, Barracuda, and Sharks.

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Top Boca Grande Bait & Tackle Stores

1. Boca Grande Marina
   Boca Grande Marina, formerly Miller's Marina, is located in the quaint island community of Boca Grande, on one of Southwest Florida’s hidden treasures, Gasparilla Island.
   

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2. Boca Grande Outfitters
   Boca Grande Outfitters is Southwest Florida’s most complete saltwater fly fishing and light tackle outfitter. Located in the heart of Boca Grande, Florida, we are the meeting place for the local fly fishing community, since 1997.
   

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3. Gasparilla Outfitters
   Gasparilla Outfitters, located in the heart of Boca Grande.
   

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Top Boca Grande Fishing Charters & Guides

1. Captain Nelson Italiano III
   Captain Nelson offers guided trips for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout, and anything else Charlotte Harbor might hold, just ask!
   

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2. Gulf Coast Guide Service
   Custom Charters specializing in light tackle fishing for Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Trout, Sharks and many other Species on the beautiful waters of southwest Florida
   

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3. Offshore Boca Grande
   Come fish the waters Offshore Boca Grande with Captain Brad Hickman in comfort and style on his fully loaded 34' Sea-Vee with triple 350 Mercury Verados. Depending on the season we will be targeting Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, Amberjack, Tuna, Wa
   

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4. Tails And Scales Charters
   I fish every day and love it. You might not be so fortunate so when you share a day on the water with me I want it to be the Florida backwater fishing experience of your life. Whether you are looking to catch Snook in Stump Pass, Tarpon along Boca G
   

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5. Angling Adventures of Southwest Florida
   A splendid fishing adventure is waiting to be had with Angling Adventures of Southwest Florida on our half day, three-quarter day, or full day fishing charters in the breath-taking, local waters of Matlacha and Pine Island. Since 1986, we have been f
   

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6. Reel Intense Inshore Charters
   Captain Chris Slattery is a Southwest Florida charter fishing guide who brings his expertise to Boca Grande Tarpon and Inshore fishing in Boca Grande, Englewood Florida and surrounding areas. Captain Chris has been fishing for over 25 years in SW Flo
   

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7. King Fisher Fleet
   Inshore and offshore fishing charters in Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico
   

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Top Boca Grande Marinas

1. Boca Grande Marina
   Boca Grande Marina, formerly Miller's Marina, is located in the quaint island community of Boca Grande, on one of Southwest Florida’s hidden treasures, Gasparilla Island.
   

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2. Gasparilla Marina
   GASPARILLA MARINA is the area's largest DEEP WATER MARINA offering direct, uninterrupted access to the waters of CHARLOTTE HARBOR, the GULF OF MEXICO and the world famous BOCA GRANDE PASS, making it both the perfect layover and homeport for large
   

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3. Whidden's Marina
   Why not let the Whidden family's years of experience help make your next Boca Grande fishing experience the best ever!
   

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4. The Inn Marina
   Owned and operated by The Gasparilla Inn & Club, this full-service marina is open to the public and located three short blocks from The Innlet. It also can be accessed via the Intracostal Waterway from the south at channel marker #2 or from the n
   

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5. Olde Fish House Marina
   You'll find a boat ramp and fuel dock at Olde' Fish House Marina, we're just minutes from Matlacha pass and our fuel is "non ethanol". To check on our Marina hours of operation call 239-282-9577. You can Rent Kayaks here at th
   

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Bouy Conditions

Station 42023 - C13 - WFS South Buoy, 50m Isobath
July 18, 2025 5:35 pm CDT
Location: 26.01N 83.086W
Wind Direction: SE (140°)
Wind Speed: 5.8 knots
Wind Gust: 7.8 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.11 in (1019.7 mb)
Air Temperature: 86.4°F (30.2°C)
Dew Point: 78.1°F (25.6°C)
Water Temperature: 86.0°F (30.0°C)

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