Sanibel has been known for the many pirates that frequented the island, like Gaspar, Useppa, Gasparilla and Black Caesar, but it is also known for its excellent fishing. With excellent inshore fishing, and plentiful nearshore/offshore reefs and ledges, Sanibel makes a top destination for many anglers.
Inshore fishing around Sanibel provides excellent Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon fishing year round. The Speckled Trout fishing is also great a good portion of the year, as well as Flounder and Sheepshead fishing.
Perhaps the best fishing can be found on the numerous artificial and natural reefs nearshore of Sanibel. Bottom fishing and trolling around these reefs will produce good catches of a variety of reef fish, including Grouper, Snapper, King Mackerel, Barracuda, and Sharks.
Offshore fishing Sanibel can produce Blackfin Tuna, Mahi-mahi (Dolphinfish), Wahoo, and occasionally some billfish. The deeper you go offshore the better the deep bottom fishing gets for many varieties of Snapper and Grouper.
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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.
KEEWAYDIN 3 MILE C AND D REEF 01 4/13/2011 4:20:10 PM - 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
NAPLES PIER REEF 4/13/2011 4:20:32 PM - 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
Eugenes Ledge 12/10/2016 10:31:17 PM - Good ledge for snapper and gags
Wiggins Pass 3 Mile - ECA Reef 1/13/2018 11:04:05 PM -
Told Ya So West 12/10/2016 10:26:31 PM - This is the west end of one of the best ledges off Marco. Snapper and Grouper are here much of the year.
Told Ya So 12/10/2016 10:24:05 PM - This is the east end of one of the best ledges off Marco. The ledge runs over a quarter mile. Snapper and Grouper are here much of the year.
Fish Haven 3/14/2017 12:47:30 AM - Fish Haven
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There is a 22.97% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 6254 Scaled Sardine counted.
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There is a 11.26% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 3066 Pinfish counted.
There is a 10.38% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 2827 Spotted Seatrout counted.
There is a 9.9% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 2695 Gray Snapper counted.
There is a 6.08% catch rate for Thread Herring, based on 1656 Thread Herring counted.
There is a 5.73% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 1559 Red Drum counted.
There is a 4.96% catch rate for Snook, based on 1350 Snook counted.
There is a 3.56% catch rate for Spanish Mackerel, based on 968 Spanish Mackerel counted.
There is a 3.39% catch rate for Ladyfish, based on 924 Ladyfish counted.
There is a 3.11% catch rate for Red Grouper, based on 847 Red Grouper 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
Fishing Charters For Small Groups Of Six Or Less – Or As Large As Fourteen 5/22/2022 6:14:56 PM - Naples Deep Sea Fishing Charters is one of the oldest charter fishing businesses in Naples and all of Florida. We have been operating offshore fishing charters in Naples Flori
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
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