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By Seamus on 9/25/2024 8:53:27 AM • Views (59)
Fishing continues to be very good. The fall mullet run has started. Snook redfish jacks snapper mackerel and sharks are happening. Weather has cooled…a degree or two and baitfish are prevalent. Every fall from September to November mullet leave the estuaries and bays and venture into deeper water and along the beaches and shorelines of … Late Sept...

By Seamus on 9/16/2024 11:30:57 AM • Views (72)
Fishing in the Naples and Marco Island backcountry and coastal near and inshore areas is excellent. We’re catching a variety of species with the biggest catches of late being sharks. Bait fish of all kinds have invaded the coastal waters of SW Florida including pilchards thread herring glass minnows big eye shiners and more. Consequently … Mid Sep...

By Seamus on 8/30/2024 2:08:47 PM • Views (62)
September into the fall is one of the best times of year to fish in the Naples & Marco Island area. A mixed bag of species can be had in the backcountry passes adjacent bays the beaches and near shore. September is peak time for redfish with the reds frequenting the passes adjacent bays and … Naples Marco Island Fishing Report September 2024 Read...

By Seamus on 7/21/2024 12:05:31 AM • Views (56)
Follow us on instagram follow us on facebook Overall summer is the best time of year to fish in Southwest Florida. Many species of fish are active weathers typically nice and consistent the gulf water in SW Florida is a deep clear azure blue/green not a lot of boat traffic and over all it’s just … Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report Read More » T...

By Seamus on 7/2/2024 12:13:59 AM • Views (78)
Fishing in the Naples and Marco Island area has been great with tarpon running the beaches snook redfish snapper mackerel and sharks all active. The post Fishing Naples & Marco Island first appeared on Naples Fishing Charters with Capt. Mark Ward.

By Seamus on 6/30/2024 9:26:56 PM • Views (111)
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...

By Seamus on 6/10/2024 8:47:25 AM • Views (88)
Peak tarpon season is here! Click here to see our Instagram account with videos and pictures of recent catches. Everglades Guide Service Instagram Tarpon are migrating along the beaches in the Naples and Marco Island areas in good numbers. Average size is 70 – 100 lbs with some smaller and some bigger fish. We leave the dock … Tarpon fishing Naple...

By Seamus on 4/12/2024 11:06:18 AM • Views (107)
Tarpon have shown off the beaches as well some backcountry bays and some in the passes. The annual tarpon spring migration has started with tarpon starting to move up the beaches from the south. Where do the tarpon come from is still somewhat of a mystery but some come from the Florida Keys and points … Naples FL Tarpon Fishing April 2024 Read Mor...

By Seamus on 4/9/2024 7:30:17 PM • Views (150)
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...

By Seamus on 4/1/2024 1:54:00 PM • Views (157)
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.

By Seamus on 3/27/2024 3:01:36 PM • Views (165)
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.

By Seamus on 3/24/2024 8:24:36 PM • Views (116)
TARPON FISHING & MORE! Tarpon and sharks have shown up in the backcountry and I’m also seeing tarpon off the beaches. As is the norm for this time of year tarpon and sharks have shown in the backcountry in 3-5’ of water. They seem to come to the same spots in the same bays every … Fishing Report Late March 2024 Read More » The post Fishing Report...

By Seamus on 3/17/2024 8:52:35 PM • Views (163)
Please click Fishing Report for our weekly fishing column (On the Water) that appears in Pine Island and Sanibel Island papers The post WEEKLY FISHING REPORT appeared first on Pine Island Fishing with Captain Bill Russell.

By Seamus on 3/17/2024 8:43:05 PM • Views (93)
Please click Fishing Report for our weekly or monthly fishing column (On the Water) that appears in Pine Island and Sanibel Island papers The post MARCH ON THE WATER appeared first on Pine Island Fishing with Captain Bill Russell.

By Seamus on 3/6/2024 8:45:47 AM • Views (96)
The weather finally warmed up and the water temperature is now in the mid 70’s and climbing! Consequently I’m starting to use live bait live minnows (pilchards) again which sometimes catches bigger better quality fish than shrimp or jigs. Snook are becoming more active and I’m starting to catch them in the passes and adjacent … Naples Florida Fish...

By Seamus on 2/25/2024 7:53:54 PM • Views (151)
Please click Fishing Report for our weekly fishing column (On the Water) that appears in Pine Island and Sanibel Island papers The post Weekly Fishing Report appeared first on Pine Island Fishing with Captain Bill Russell.

By Seamus on 2/18/2024 1:06:21 PM • Views (100)
Please click Fishing Report for our weekly fishing column (On the Water) that appears in Pine Island and Sanibel Island papers The post February 14th 2024 appeared first on Pine Island Fishing with Captain Bill Russell.

By Seamus on 2/18/2024 12:54:33 PM • Views (85)
Please click Fishing Report for our weekly fishing column (On the Water) that appears in Pine Island and Sanibel Island papers   The post FEBRUARY ON THE WATER appeared first on Pine Island Fishing with Captain Bill Russell.

By Seamus on 2/9/2024 7:42:33 PM • Views (99)
Good action with a variety of species is still my goal as of late although during our warmer spells black tips sharks are being caught off the beaches.  Pompano trout snapper sheepshead snapper and some odd species are being caught such as puffer fish batfish and the occasional whiting and squirrel fish. Live shrimp has been … Naples Fishing Repor...

By Seamus on 1/19/2024 12:19:45 PM • Views (73)
Peak tarpon season is fast approaching and I typically get booked up. Below are the best tides during the peak tarpon run of May & June. Give me a call to book or talk fishing. Capt. Mark Ward Ph: 239-450-9230 MAY TIDES JUNE TIDES The post Peak Tarpon Season in Naples FL first appeared on Naples Fishing Charters with Capt. Mark Ward.

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