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 25.99% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 7254 Scaled Sardine counted.
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There is a 11.75% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 3279 Pinfish counted.
There is a 10.24% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 2858 Spotted Seatrout counted.
There is a 9.83% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 2743 Gray Snapper counted.
There is a 5.99% catch rate for Thread Herring, based on 1671 Thread Herring counted.
There is a 5.91% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 1650 Red Drum counted.
There is a 4.67% catch rate for Snook, based on 1303 Snook counted.
There is a 3.19% catch rate for Ladyfish, based on 891 Ladyfish counted.
There is a 3.19% catch rate for Spanish Mackerel, based on 890 Spanish Mackerel counted.
There is a 2.57% catch rate for Hardhead Catfish, based on 717 Hardhead Catfish counted.
*** 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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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.
Tarpon season 2022 is in full swing 5/4/2022 12:03:00 PM -
Cape Coral Fort Myers Sanibel Island Captiva Island Matlacha and Pine Island Fishing Report 4/24/2022 3:00:00 AM - This past week we experienced what we hope will be our last cold front of the season. But the fish didn’t seem to mind!Redfish are here and showing up in good numbers in Pine
Shark Season in Sanibel! April 2022 4/17/2022 11:18:39 AM - Shark season here in the Sanibel/Ft. Myers area! Getting in some shark fishing with the tarpon for Capt. CJ’s crews! Book your fishing charter with Endless Summer and catch s
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