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 17.48% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 4608 Scaled Sardine counted.
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There is a 15.71% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 4143 Spotted Seatrout counted.
There is a 7.96% catch rate for Thread Herring, based on 2099 Thread Herring counted.
There is a 7.84% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 2068 Gray Snapper counted.
There is a 6.4% catch rate for Snook, based on 1688 Snook counted.
There is a 5.83% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 1537 Pinfish counted.
There is a 5.2% catch rate for Red Grouper, based on 1372 Red Grouper counted.
There is a 3.55% catch rate for Spanish Mackerel, based on 936 Spanish Mackerel counted.
There is a 3.35% catch rate for Ladyfish, based on 883 Ladyfish counted.
There is a 3.34% catch rate for Lane Snapper, based on 880 Lane Snapper 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 1939..
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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
Spring Fishing Report by Capt. Jay 4/7/2022 6:04:20 PM - Spring is in full swing and we are providing our guests with smiles for miles!!Snook Fishing has been some of the best action we have seen in years! We landed upper slot fish
Get Your Fish On! 3/25/2022 11:39:14 AM - The red Grouper bite has been on fire for spring breakers in the gulf this month. Come down to Boca Grande Florida and get your fish on. The post Get Your Fish On! appeared
Cape Coral Fort Myers Sanibel Island Captiva Island Matlacha and Pine Island Fishing Report 3/22/2022 8:36:40 PM - The inshore bite remained strong throughout southwest Florida this past week despite a quick cold front that moved in last weekend. Snook fishing has been as good as it gets
Cape Coral Fort Myers Sanibel Island Captiva Island Matlacha and Pine Island Fishing Report 3/16/2022 8:43:22 AM - It was another great week of catching here in southwest Florida! Big Snook and Redfish were the targeted species for our guests and the fish did not disappoint! Had some grea
SW Florida Spring Fishing Report 3/9/2022 3:29:57 PM - Another week of warm weather really helped keep the inshore action on fire! The Snook bite in southwest Florida has been nothing short of extraordinary!!Spring break is in fu
This is how it’s done in SW Florida! 3/3/2022 10:10:17 AM - Snook and Red kinda day! Capt. Bill showed a Northern Fishing guide how it’s done in SW Florida. Book your flats/inshore fishing charter in Ft. Myers and the Sanibel area...
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