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...

Marco Island Fishing Guide is a local trusted backwater fishing guide service. Capt. John Pfeiffer s Global Angler has been guiding since 1990 in Naples Marco Island and Goodland. Specialty is light tackle spin fishing but Capt John offers fly fishing as well. This is true light tackle fishing using the finest St Croix rods […] The post Marco Isla...

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...

Fishing Charters in Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale: What You Can Expect on the Water Florida’s southeastern coast is home to some of the best fishing in the country and two of the top spots for anglers are Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale. With easy access to reefs wrecks and the deep blue waters of the Gulf Stream … Visit our friends in Pompa...

When summer arrives in Southwest Florida many visitors head north but experienced anglers know this is when some of our most exciting fishing opportunities begin. The waters around Naples and Marco Island transform into a playground for both predator and prey creating unforgettable fishing experiences for those willing to embrace the season. I’m C...

Fishing in Florida is a year-round adventure but this time of year offers some of the best opportunities to target a variety of species in the backcountry waters of Rookery Bay and Southwest Florida. Whether you’re an experienced angler or new to the sport the rich estuaries and mangrove-lined waters surrounding Naples provide a world-class … Fish...

The Ultimate Guide to Shark Fishing Charters in Naples and Marco Island with Captain Mark Ward Few fishing experiences compare to the heart-pounding excitement of battling a powerful shark in the pristine waters surrounding Naples and Marco Island Florida. The region’s unique ecosystem creates the perfect habitat for numerous shark species making...

Fishing has been exceptional lately with outstanding action and a remarkable variety of species in the Naples and Marco Island area. Recent trips have underscored the region’s reputation as a top destination for both seasoned and new anglers. On one trip with longtime clients Tony and his brother-in-law Chris we landed 10 different species in … Fi...

Take on the ultimate fishing challenge with Naples’ premier tarpon fishing guide Captain Mark Ward. With over two decades spent pursuing the legendary “Silver King” in Southwest Florida’s waters Captain Mark has established himself as the go-to Naples tarpon fishing charter for anglers seeking their dream catch. When you book a Naples tarpon fishi...

As winter transitions into spring fishing in Southwest Florida is at its peak offering anglers and nature lovers incredible opportunities to enjoy the area’s diverse marine life. Whether you’re embarking on a Naples fishing charter or exploring the pristine waters of Marco Island fishing February and March bring some of the best action of the year...

Now is the time to book February and March trips. Call or text Capt. Mark 239-450-9230 The next two months offer prime opportunities for shark and tarpon fishing in the Naples Marco Island and Rookery Bay area. As water temperatures rise these prized game fish become more active providing anglers with thrilling battles and unforgettable … Shark an...

At Marco Island Fishing Guide snookhookerfishing.com you’ll find a 360 experience. You will find a willing partner not just a guide who takes you to a hole to drop a line in. You will learn not just the how’s but the whys reasons and techniques that will make you a more savvy angler. Light Tackle […] The post Marco Island Fishing Guide appeared fi...

The saltwater estuaries of Rookery Bay nestled between Naples and Marco Island offer a prime destination for anglers looking to experience the excitement of Florida’s backcountry fishing. From February through April these pristine waters are alive with a diverse array of fish species including trout pompano redfish snook sharks tarpon snapper and...

The fishing action in Naples Marco Island and Rookery Bay remains strong despite recent cold fronts. These conditions have brought good catches including sheepshead speckled sea trout pompano silver trout snapper black drum redfish and even an occasional snook. The upcoming warm spell will heat the waters and ignite the bite making it the perfect...

Had a banner day with long time clients John Colin & Thomas Healy yesterday. I’ve been fishing with this family for 15 or so years. Now that they’re older we finish at the Cabana bar for a cold refreshing beverage. Great action all morning with eight species including redfish black drum pompano snapper speckled sea … Fishing the Naples Marco Islan...

It’s January and your winter redfish tactics come into play. The days of finding pilchard schools to locate feeding redfish and other gamefish such as snook are long gone. Instead we search for micro baits in protected ateas and shore birds looking for the same forage as redfish and snook. These birds are a sign […] The post Winter Redfish Tactics...

Tarpon fishing in the Naples and Marco Island area during May and June is an absolutely thrilling experience offering anglers a chance to hook one of the most exhilarating and sought-after fish species in the world. Known as the “silver king” of sportfish the tarpon is not just a fish but an experience—an icon of … 2025 Tarpon fishing season in th...

Winter cold front fishing is here. Chilly weather and lower water temperatures mean one thing. Low and slow. It all makes sense. Everything slows down in a snook or redfish actually every fish slows down in cool water. In turn they eat a bit less so presentation is key. When winter cold fronts come you […] The post Winter Cold Front appeared first...

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...