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Marco Island is the largest island in Ten Thousands Islands, which is an island chain. It serves as a barrier island of the Gulf of Mexico. Marco Island has a rich history of fishing that dates back thousands of years. The Calusa Indians, who inhabited the region between 500 and 1500 AD, were known for their impressive fishing skills and used nets and spears to catch fish in the surrounding waters. Spanish explorers landed on the island in the mid-1500s and named it La Isla de San Marcos.
In the 1800s, Marco Island was a popular destination for sportsmen and commercial fishermen alike. The abundant waters surrounding the island were home to a variety of fish, including Tarpon, Snook, Redfish (Red Drum), and Grouper. Fishing was an important industry on Marco Island and helped support the local economy. In the early 1900s, fishing tournaments became popular on Marco Island, attracting anglers from all over the world. In 1923, the first Tarpon Tournament was held on the island, and it has since become an annual event that draws thousands of visitors each year. During the 1950s and 1960s, the construction of the Tamiami Trail and the development of the Everglades led to an increase in tourism on Marco Island. Fishing charters and guides became a popular way for visitors to experience the island's abundant fishing opportunities.
Today, Marco Island is still a popular destination for anglers of all levels. The inshore waters surrounding the island are home to a variety of fish, including Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and Sea trout. With ample ledges, reefs, and wrecks nearshore and offshore, Marco Island provides some of the best grouper and snapper fishing. Gag Grouper and Red Grouper are a couple of species that are popular. A record 538 pound Goliath Grouper was caught around Marco Island. Cubera Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, and Vermillion Snapper are just a few of the many species you might catch while bottom fishing around Marco Island.
Barracuda and King Mackerel are not the only toothy critters found on many of the reefs and shipwrecks around Marco Island, a record Tiger Shark weighing 1,065 pounds was caught while offshore fishing. Blackfin Tuna, Mahi-mahi (Dolphinfish), Wahoo, and Yellowfin Tuna are some of the species of fish you might catch while trolling offshore. Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, and White Marlin are some of the billfish you might encounter on trips to the deep.
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There is a 28.58% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 3604 Scaled Sardine counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND SCALED SARDINE COUNTS CHART
There is a 9.59% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 1209 Gray Snapper counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND GRAY SNAPPER COUNTS CHART
There is a 9.43% catch rate for Gulf Kingfish, based on 1189 Gulf Kingfish counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND GULF KINGFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 5.41% catch rate for Snook, based on 682 Snook counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND SNOOK COUNTS CHART
There is a 5.4% catch rate for Red Grouper, based on 681 Red Grouper counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND RED GROUPER COUNTS CHART
There is a 3.77% catch rate for Hardhead Catfish, based on 475 Hardhead Catfish counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND HARDHEAD CATFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 3.16% catch rate for Ladyfish, based on 398 Ladyfish counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND LADYFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 3% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 378 Bluefish counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND BLUEFISH COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.76% catch rate for Lane Snapper, based on 348 Lane Snapper counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND LANE SNAPPER COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.73% catch rate for Crevalle Jack, based on 344 Crevalle Jack counted.
ENLARGE MARCO ISLAND CREVALLE JACK COUNTS CHART
*** 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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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Marco Island are the following:
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PAVILION KEY 6 MILE REEF Name PAVILION KEY 6 MILE REEF County COLLIER Depth (in feet) 18 Relief (in feet) 0 Description LOWERED BY CRANE TO THE BOTTOM (NOT LOCATED 12/01) Date of Deployment April 28 1
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Kidd Wreck In 1987, this 85 foot barge sank in 45 feet of water. This is a great site to see goliath grouper, snapper, and barracuda. More Details
3 Mile Reef
KEEWAYDIN 3 MILE C AND D REEF 01 Name KEEWAYDIN 3 MILE C AND D REEF 01 Depth (in feet) 28 Relief (in feet) 10 Description RUBBLE AND CULVERTS COUNTY FUNDED Date of Deployment June 19 2003 Pr
Wiggins Pass 3 Mile - ECA Reef
Eugenes Ledge Good ledge for snapper and gags
NAPLES PIER REEF Name NAPLES PIER REEF County COLLIER Depth (in feet) 22 Relief (in feet) 3 Description "WIDELY SCATTERED PILES CONFIRMED BY RBF GRANT FWCC-01002" Date of Deployment June 17 19
Fish Haven Fish Haven
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Snook On The Outside Snook on the outside means the migration has begun. The big females are running the shorelines and beaches. Being a Marco Island Fishing Guide I see the change in the habits.
Naples FL Tarpon Fishing April 2024 Tarpon have shown off the beaches as well some backcountry bays and some in the passes. The annual tarpon spring migration has started with tarpon starting to move up the bea
Snook Fishing Marco Island to Everglades City Snook fishing Marco Island to Everglades City remains steady despite the wind. My clients have added persistence to their fishy vocabulary. The wind has kept us in the 2nd ba
Fishing Report Late March 2024 TARPON FISHING & MORE! Tarpon and sharks have shown up in the backcountry and I’m also seeing tarpon off the beaches. As is the norm for this time of year tarpon and sharks h
Marco Island Fishing Marco Island fishing and south has been right on target for this time of year. Snook have started moving to the outside or one bay in. Tarpon are showing and there’s more bai
Naples Florida Fishing Report by Capt. Mark Ward The weather finally warmed up and the water temperature is now in the mid 70’s and climbing! Consequently I’m starting to use live bait live minnows (pilchards) again which s
Fishing The Glades in Winter In winter the Everglades offer superb fishing due to lower water levels and mild weather with species like Snook and Redfish becoming easier to catch. Anglers should use medi
Redfish and the Jerk Shad This week redfish and the jerk shad is the topic. I like using these soft baits when the water is a bit murky. I like the contrast of a darker color in murky water. Redfish o
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