Cool weather over the past few days combined with persistent north winds has cleared up the backcountry water and produced some of the lowest tides we’ve seen recently. These conditions have concentrated fish and set up excellent opportunities throughout the Naples and Marco Island backcountry. Speckled trout fishing has been particularly strong e...

Mid-winter fishing conditions are in full swing across the Naples and Marco Island backcountry including the Rookery Bay Preserve and that means productive fishing deeper in the creeks bays and mangrove shorelines. Cooler water temperatures push fish into these protected areas creating excellent opportunities for consistent action and mixed-bag da...

Recent cold fronts paired with low morning tides following the new moon have set up excellent fishing conditions throughout the Naples and Marco Island backcountry. The cooler water temperatures have pushed bait and gamefish into troughs channels and deeper cuts concentrating fish and making them easier to target. Anglers are catching a wide varie...

As we head into peak fishing season in Southwest Florida now is the perfect time to book February through April fishing trips including Spring Break and Easter week. These dates fill quickly every year so booking early is strongly recommended. Call or text Capt. Mark 239-450-9230 to reserve your Naples or Marco Island fishing charter. … Fishing Ma...

A few slots open from now through January 5. Busy time of year so call to book your trip and make great memories with friends and families. Great action this past week with a good variety of species. Snook jacks snapper goliath grouper pompano trout and other saltwater species are being caught while fishing in … Marco Island & Naples Winter Fishin...

The time has come to book your Christmas and holiday week fishing trips. We will get booked up so call asap to book your trip. Capt. Mark 239-450-9230 The fishing this past week has been very good. Even though we’re in a transition between our warmer months and cooler months we’ve had good action. We’ve … Marco Island Naples Fishing Report Read Mo...

I have a couple slots open Thanksgiving week and now’s a good time to book your December holiday trips. The weather has been perfect and the fishing although hot and cold for a few days after the cold front is becoming more consistent and the water is warming and his gin clear along the beaches … Fishing report for Marco Island Naples & SW Florida...

Fall fishing continues to be great. Variety of species and good action. Snook action has been good with some fish still in the passes and some in the backcountry. Live pilchards free lined have been working as well as 3/8 oz jigs with a white grub tail. Redfish have thinned some from their peak in … Fishing Report Naples and Marco Island Fishing m...

I’ve always loved fishing in October and the fall. The weather is not too hot our too cold. The water temperature hovers in the high 70’s and aquatic and marine life abounds around the marine environment.  Bait fish are teeming along the beaches and the adjacent bays. The fall mullet run is in full swing … November Fishing in Naples & Marco Island...

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM October continues to bring fantastic fishing throughout Southwest Florida. With the summer heat and humidity behind us conditions are about as good as it gets for spending time on the water. Clear mornings light winds and active bait schools have made this one of the most enjoyable … October Marco Islan...

Had a great trip with regulars Tony C. and his son Brad. Slow start with one small snook then found a great mangrove wall with a hard falling tide. Snook redfish jacks snapper ladyfish were all goin’ off. Next stop near Marco Island we caught all the mangrove snapper we could catch with many 10″ … Fishing Charters in Naples & Marco Island: Offshor...

Southwest Florida Fish Species: A Guide to Local Favorites Fishing Charters Marco Island Naples and the Everglades Fishing has been good lately in spite of the west weather flow we’ve had and making it tough to get bait. Had a good trip with new clients Brad and his kids Mallory and Murphy. Caught a few … Southwest Florida Fish Species: A Guide to...

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Fishing has been good as is typical in September. Nearshore spanish mackerel have been plentiful. They’re good fighters and great shark bait. Snook are along the beaches and the backcountry bays and the passes. September is the best month for redfish which are in many of the same places the … September...

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Fishing continues to be good with a variety of species and great conditions.  When it comes to fishing in Southwest Florida few places compare to the diverse and productive waters of Naples  Marco Island and Rookery Bay. From the backcountry mangroves to the nearshore passes this region offers prime opp...

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK Fishing has been very good with good action on snook a few redfish mackerel nice size mangrove snapper sharks and a few tarpon rolling around.  As is the norm plenty of mangrove snappers show up mid summer with many keepers 10” or bigger. Snook are active along … Summer Slam: Multi-Species Action Heats...

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM The tarpon migration continues along the beaches with schools migrating north although sometimes they are headed south. Live crabs and pinfish continue to work. I like to depart at 5:30am as they sometimes bite best early. Snook are active along the beaches passes and adjacent bays. Live … Naples Fishin...

We are in peak tarpon season and the spring migration is in full swing.  Fishing has been good for tarpon with live crabs being the bait of choice.  Fish average 70-100lbs with some bigger and some smaller fish. Live pinfish also work along with big eye shiners and thread herring. I suspend the crabs under … Peak Tarpon Season: Summer Migration Br...

While most anglers pack away their gear as summer winds down experienced Southwest Florida fishing charter captains know a secret: late summer and early fall represent some of the most productive and exciting inshore fishing of the entire year. Captain Mark Ward has been running fishing charters through the pristine waters of Naples Marco Island …...

Summer Shark Fishing in Naples: The Ultimate Family Adventure Are you looking for an unforgettable summer activity that will thrill both kids and adults alike? Look no further than a shark fishing charter in Naples Florida with Captain Mark Ward! As the temperatures rise and summer vacation gets into full swing the waters around Naples … Summer Sh...

Tarpon season is in full swing with tarpon cruising up and down the beaches as well as some big fish in some backcountry bays adjacent to passes. Live crabs have been working well along with pinfish and cut bait in the backcountry. Conditions have been great with calm clear water in the gulf with good … SILVER KINGS ERUPT: Naples & Marco Island Ta...

Cool weather over the past few days combined with persistent north winds has cleared up the backcountry water and produced some of the lowest tides we’ve seen recently. These conditions have concentrated fish and set up excellent opportunities throughout the Naples and Marco Island backcountry. Speckled trout fishing has been particularly strong e...