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Naples Fishing

Naples Fishing

Naples, Florida is located on the Gulf of Mexico with close proximity to the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands. Naples has a long fishing history that dates back to the time of the Indians who inhabited the area. With the Naples Pier that was first built in 1888 and the thousands of reefs and ledges that are close to the city, Naples is a great destination for fishing.

Inshore fishing in Naples you can expect to catch Redfish, Snook or Tarpon all year long and there are lots of Flounder, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout in the area. Naples Bay and south into the backwaters have produced many quality fish for anglers.

There are more options for Naples fishing when you venture deeper. Reefs have always been an important part of the ecosystem in the Gulf of Mexico. The combination of artificial and natural reefs has kept many fish species coming back to Naples. These areas are ideal for bottom fishing. You might be fortunate enough to catch many different species of Grouper and Snapper. There are also Amberjacks, Barracuda, King Mackerel and Triggerfish on the reefs.

Naples offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico you may find Blackfin Tuna, Mahi-mahi, and Wahoo. There are also some billfish that come through each year including Blue Marlin and Sailfish.



Naples Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Naples, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Scaled Sardine

  2. Scaled Sardine

    There is a 23.18% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 4378 Scaled Sardine counted.

    Naples Scaled Sardine Counts Chart
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  3. Gray Snapper

  4. Gray Snapper

    There is a 11.29% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 2133 Gray Snapper counted.

    Naples Gray Snapper Counts Chart
    Gray

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  5. Red Grouper

  6. Red Grouper

    There is a 9.02% catch rate for Red Grouper, based on 1703 Red Grouper counted.

    Naples Red Grouper Counts Chart
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  7. Gulf Kingfish

  8. Gulf Kingfish

    There is a 6.47% catch rate for Gulf Kingfish, based on 1221 Gulf Kingfish counted.

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  9. Pinfish

  10. Pinfish

    There is a 5.06% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 956 Pinfish counted.

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    Pinfish

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  11. Spotted Seatrout

  12. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 4.31% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 813 Spotted Seatrout counted.

    Naples Spotted Seatrout Counts Chart
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  13. Snook

  14. Snook

    There is a 4.05% catch rate for Snook, based on 764 Snook counted.

    Naples Snook Counts Chart
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  15. Hardhead Catfish

  16. Hardhead Catfish

    There is a 3.79% catch rate for Hardhead Catfish, based on 716 Hardhead Catfish counted.

    Naples Hardhead Catfish Counts Chart
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  17. Lane Snapper

  18. Lane Snapper

    There is a 3.63% catch rate for Lane Snapper, based on 685 Lane Snapper counted.

    Naples Lane Snapper Counts Chart
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  19. Thread Herring

  20. Thread Herring

    There is a 3.06% catch rate for Thread Herring, based on 578 Thread Herring counted.

    Naples Thread Herring Counts Chart
    Thread

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Recommendations above based on 95 species of fish and 18885 fish counted for July around Naples.

To date, there are 159 species of fish and a total of 272109 fish counted for Naples and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1860 (164 years).

Last Update: 7/5/2024 9:37:37 PM

*** 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 Naples are the following:

  1. Doc Kline Artificial Reef 30
    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


  2. MARCO ISLAND 2 MILE REEF
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  3. Sanibel Reef 20
    Started on 15-Jun-77 Concrete Rubble artificial reef.  


  4. 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


  5. 3 Mile Reef


  6. 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


  7. Wiggins Pass 3 Mile - ECA Reef


  8. Eugenes Ledge
    Good ledge for snapper and gags


  9. 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


  10. Fish Haven
    Fish Haven


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  3. Captain Todd G Geroy
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