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Fort Myers, named after Colonel Abraham Myers, is the gateway to some of the best fishing in Southwest Florida. Two of the most famous residents were Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, who both owned winter homes there and often fished together. With fantastic flats and back bay fishing, and plentiful nearshore reefs, Fort Myers is a top destination for fishing in Florida.
Inshore fishing around Fort Myers offers some of the best Snook fishing anywhere in the country. There is also excellent Bonefish, Permit, Pompano, Redfish, Spotted Trout, Tarpon and Shark fishing. Off the beaches, you will find many different species of fish to tug on the end of the line, including Cobia, King Mackerel, and Spanish Mackerel.
Fishing the many reefs offshore of Fort Myers offers some of the best grouper and snapper fishing in the country. Huge Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, and Red Grouper are frequently caught here, as well as many different species of Snapper. There is also good Amberjack and Triggerfish to be found around most reefs. Further offshore you can catch Billfish such as Blue Marlin and Sailfish, Dolphin (Mahi-mahi), many different species of Tuna, and Wahoo.
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Doc Kline Artificial Reef 30 6/4/2012 11:37:16 PM - About 6 miles south of Sanibel, the Doc Kline reef sits in approximately 30 feet of water. Snapper, amberjack, redfish, grouper, and sharks are frequent residents of th
Lighthouse Hole 4/7/2016 7:51:38 PM - This hole is one of the most popular spots to catch Tarpon around Boca Grande
Sanibel Reef 20 6/4/2012 11:37:15 PM - Started on 15-Jun-77 Concrete Rubble artificial reef.
Wiggins Pass 3 Mile - ECA Reef 1/13/2018 11:04:05 PM -
Fish Haven 3/14/2017 12:47:30 AM - Fish Haven
Tommys Spot 3/14/2017 12:45:29 AM - Tommys Spot
1287 5/17/2014 1:30:44 AM -
Causeway Reef-Artificial 6/4/2012 11:37:16 PM -
Fisherman Key 3/14/2017 12:39:28 AM - Fisherman Key
Point Ybel 3/14/2017 12:43:06 AM - Point Ybel
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There is a 22.06% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 5289 Spotted Seatrout counted.
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There is a 17.95% catch rate for Sheepshead, based on 4303 Sheepshead counted.
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There is a 9.1% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 2182 Gray Snapper counted.
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There is a 6.77% catch rate for Ladyfish, based on 1623 Ladyfish counted.
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There is a 6.67% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 1599 Pinfish counted.
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There is a 6.4% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 1535 Scaled Sardine counted.
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There is a 3.08% catch rate for White Grunt, based on 739 White Grunt counted.
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There is a 2.97% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 711 Red Drum counted.
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There is a 2.74% catch rate for Thread Herring, based on 658 Thread Herring counted.
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There is a 2.62% catch rate for Crevalle Jack, based on 627 Crevalle Jack counted.
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*** PLEASE NOTE *** Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.
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2022 was one for the books on Offshore Boca Grande! 1/6/2023 12:59:35 PM - Captain Brad Hickman consistently produced quality fish all year. 2023 we be no different with all new tackle and a motivated captain! The post 2022 was one for the books on
Hurrican Ian Barrier Islands Update 10/4/2022 12:24:09 PM - SWFL has severely been impacted by hurricane Ian. Currently search and rescue missions are underway. Starting tomorrow 10/5/22 barrier island residence are allowed access to t
Hurrican Ian Update 10/3/2022 1:53:29 PM - As you know Hurricane Ian has devastated SWFL's barrier Islands of Ft Myers Beach Sanibel Captiva St James City and Matlacha. As of 10/3/22 search and rescue is still underway
SEEING REDS IN FALL FOR FISHING SANIBEL ISLAND FLORIDA! 9/3/2022 1:22:35 AM - We are on the cusp of fall down here in SWFL and it’s a great time to be on the water! What a blessing it is to have a fishery... The post SEEING REDS IN FALL FOR FISHING SAN
Memorable Day Fishing Sanibel Island 7/19/2022 10:17:36 AM - What a memorable day for the Jacob family! CJ guided them to a great day of fishing off Sanibel Island. Book your family friendly fishing charter trip to Sanibel/Captiva Isla
Red Snapper Season is in full swing 6/28/2022 12:30:46 PM - Red Snapper Season is in full swing here in Southwest Florida. The weather has been ideal and the fishing sensational. The post Red Snapper Season is in full swing appeared
May Fishing has been awesome! 6/8/2022 5:57:58 PM - Fishing has been amazing this month of May! But now my favorite time of year has come! Red snapper season starts June 1st and runs thru August 18th! The post May Fishing ha
Another Great Day of Offshore Fishing in Sanibel Island! 6/7/2022 10:11:25 AM - Capt. CJ had a blast offshore fishing catching Permit with the Schiess family! They couldn’t get them in fast enough! All were released for another day! Contact us to book...
Catching Barracudas in Sanibel Island 5/24/2022 10:07:35 AM - Always cool to catch a Barracuda! Bennett Wong caught this toothy beauty with Capt. Bill offshore fishing in Sanibel Island! Call or book your Sanibel Island fishing charter
2022 Tarpon Season is gaining steam 5/4/2022 12:43:59 PM - After months and months of high winds Tarpon have kept their timetables up an gaining in numbers every day. Make your date with a Silver King now.
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