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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 19% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 3914 Spotted Seatrout counted.
ENLARGE SANIBEL SPOTTED SEATROUT COUNTS CHART
There is a 18.33% catch rate for Sheepshead, based on 3776 Sheepshead counted.
ENLARGE SANIBEL SHEEPSHEAD COUNTS CHART
There is a 9.56% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 1969 Gray Snapper counted.
ENLARGE SANIBEL GRAY SNAPPER COUNTS CHART
There is a 6.72% catch rate for Ladyfish, based on 1385 Ladyfish counted.
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There is a 4.72% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 973 Pinfish counted.
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There is a 4.62% catch rate for White Grunt, based on 952 White Grunt counted.
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There is a 4.16% catch rate for Red Grouper, based on 856 Red Grouper counted.
ENLARGE SANIBEL RED GROUPER COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.94% catch rate for Thread Herring, based on 606 Thread Herring counted.
ENLARGE SANIBEL THREAD HERRING COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.68% catch rate for Crevalle Jack, based on 551 Crevalle Jack counted.
ENLARGE SANIBEL CREVALLE JACK COUNTS CHART
There is a 2.59% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 533 Red Drum counted.
ENLARGE SANIBEL RED DRUM 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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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
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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
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