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.

Boca Grande Fishing Prediction

Optimal fishing activity will be between 9 - 1 PM on Sunday.

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data in Boca Grande, you should target one of the following top 6 species for this time of year:

Recommedations above based on 92 local reports and 12 species of fish for August in Boca Grande.

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Latest Boca Grande Fishing Reports

Fort Myers Fishing Report For February 9 2019
7/29/2020 2:57:21 PM - Fort Myers fishing The past week of fishing in Fort Myers has been all about the sheepshead bite. We've had a great week of weather and flat water which has allowed for us to

Fort Myers Fishing Report For February 11 2019
7/29/2020 2:57:21 PM - Fort Myers Redfish Charters Today was a beautiful day spent catching fish. A lot of fish. Redfish to be specific. This is such a welcomed site considering the fish kill from t

Fort Myers Fishing Report for February 19 2019
7/29/2020 2:57:20 PM - Cobia Fishing in Fort Myers It's paradise and I'm just lucky to be living in it. Our snow is sand. It's messy but i'll take it any day over the cold snowy weather that our nor

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Top Boca Grande Fishing Charters & Guides

Shallow Water Escape
Captain Jason Semeyn has been guiding anglers for over 10 years, specializing in backcountry and flats fishing.

Another Keeper Charters
We provide quality fisherman-direct seafood and deep sea fishing charters in Southwest Florida.

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

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Top Boca Grande Bait & Tackle Stores

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.

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 com

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

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Top Boca Grande Marinas

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.

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 th

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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