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 7 - 11 AM on Thursday.

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 53 local reports and 10 species of fish for December in Boca Grande.

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Latest Boca Grande Fishing Reports

Snook & Redfish
11/14/2018 7:16:23 PM - February 2016 has been one of the most challenging months to fish I can remember in a very long time. Extreme weather conditions accompanied by the heaviest rainfall totals

Spring Fishing on Sanibel & Captiva Islands
11/14/2018 7:16:22 PM - Finally the waters have warmed over 70 and are likely to stay above 70 this year. With the warming temps at 74-75 the magic number for many species. Redfish are again showin

Black Fin Tuna are moving through
11/14/2018 7:16:22 PM - Black Fin Tuna are not well known for our area though in spring and fall they move through with the bait schools. Your best bet for them around here is in the spring when the

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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 Snook in Stump Pass, Tarpon along Boca G

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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.

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

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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Top Boca Grande Marinas

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

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.