Both inshore and offshore reports have been flowing in this past week. We had gag grouper open in the Gulf of Mexico. American red snapper have been steadily reported as well. Depths for gags will range as there are shallow spots in Tampa bay where trolling can be super productive aside from fishing offshore. Wahoo […] The post Fishing Report!! Tu...

The past few weeks have produced some seriously good offshore fishing in our area! With a couple of big offshore tournaments ( Gulfcoast Offshore & Sarasota Slam) we have had good numbers of pelagics being reported. A 432lb as well as a 223lb swordfish caught big warsaw grouper American red snappers Cubera snappers blackfin tuna […] The post Fishi...

Many think that when the season slows down the fishing does as well… but I beg to differ!! Offshore reports have been flowing in the past week with mentions of American red snapper from 100′-210′ of water. Big gag grouper around the same depths but are out of season. Yellowtail snapper have been very plentiful […] The post Fishing Report- Monday J...

The Gulf of Mexico really came to life this week! Offshore reports are stacked with wahoo big red snapper at about 200′ scamp and yellowtails as well. Two massive cubera snapper were caught during the Snapper Slapper tournament last week. Monsters! Jumbo mangrove snapper have been reported non stop from 8lbs to 10. African pompano […] The post Fou...

Key Highlights  Cape Coral is a prime boating destination with 400 miles of canals and beautiful homes.  The city offers a variety of family-friendly attractions and over 1 500 acres of parks.  Nature lovers can explore the unique ecosystem of Pine Island Sound and the Caloosahatchee River.  Cape Coral is known for its excellent fishing opportuniti...

Well we are half way through tarpon season and so far its has been one of the best we’ve seen in years!! Great numbers these last few weeks with some absolute GIANT fish being reported. Beach action has been great primarily in the mornings with passes being hot in the afternoons on the outgoing tides. […] The post Fishing Report – Monday June 24 2...

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April may be our top month fishing the coastal waters of southwest Florida. As we transition into spring our waters are warming bait have moved in and fish are hungry. Weather with exception is stable for the month with light winds and mild sunny days plus not much threat of daily thunderstorms. Also until the summer rains begin inshore waters are...

The water temps are on the rise and we are beginning to see the return of a variety of bait and pelagic fish to this area. This African Pompano was caught April 1 2024 on a jig The post Lets go Fishing appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

The red grouper bite has been insane this month.   Large mangrove snapper have been plentiful.  And as water temps continue to rise the pelagic fish are showing up everyday! The post Red Grouper Bite Has Been Insane appeared first on Boca Grande Fishing Charter | Placida | Offshore Boca Grande.

The gulf has really come to life these past few weeks. Wahoo have been reported roughly 200′ of water. Mutton snappers from the 120′ range have been cosistent along with red groupers and mangroves. Several scamp were reported this week as well. Kingfish have been reported all week from the beach out as far as […] The post Fishing Report!! Sunday M...

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Inshore and nearsore fishing have been the name of the game recently with weather inconsistencies making it tough to get offshore. The nearshore reefs have been very productive on the calmer days with steady reports of mangrove snapper lane snapper porgies and amberjacks. Nearshore ledges have also been producing some decent hogfish these past few...

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Recent offshore action had been extremely dependent on weather recently. Anglers have been able to get out during short weather windows but have done very well considering! A few wahoo reported last week from roughly 85 mi. Big African Pompano were reported in about 200′ of water as well. Red grouper have now been limited […] The post Fishing Repo...

Wintertime fishing is in full swing! Some inconsistent weather has made it difficult to get offshore but there have been a few weather windows making it possible. Anglers getting out to the 130-140′ range of water are seeing some very nice red grouper and yellowtail snapper as well as some large mangrove snapper. If theyve […] The post Fishing Rep...

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