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...

Marco Island fishing and south has been right on target for this time of year. Snook have started moving to the outside or one bay in. Tarpon are showing and there’s more bait on the flats for redfish. Snook fishing this time of year as well as other species are on the move making Marco […] The post Marco Island Fishing appeared first on Naples Fi...

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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...

In winter the Everglades offer superb fishing due to lower water levels and mild weather with species like Snook and Redfish becoming easier to catch. Anglers should use medium-light gear and be mindful of quick weather changes. Respect for conservation and local wildlife is crucial for a sustainable experience. Hiring a guide is recommended for n...

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This week redfish and the jerk shad is the topic. I like using these soft baits when the water is a bit murky. I like the contrast of a darker color in murky water. Redfish on the jerk shad is the way to find reds along with other species. The Zman product is used by […] The post Redfish and the Jerk Shad appeared first on Naples Fishing Guide.

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...

Ok let’s get started on the Marco Island Inshore Fishing Report from Marco Island south to Everglades City. The cooler water temperatures and windy conditions has made a change in habits but that’s not all bad. The red fishing has still been productive and the snook fishing has been good on the sunny days. Speckled […] The post Marco Island Inshor...

This time of year Marco Island Inshore fishing has many advantages. With the usual winter weather comes wind but fishing Marco Island inshore around the mangrove islands you can find protection. When the cold fronts come through seek calmer water out of the wind. First the water will be a degree or 2 warmer there. […] The post Marco Island Inshore...

During the winter we target Speckled Trout and Redfish along with laid up snook. When a cold front is a day or two out prefrontal fishing can be very active. Savvy anglers learn that watching the weather this time of year is just as important as knowing tide movement and moon phase. With winds at […] The post Speckled Trout And Redfish Winter Targ...

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.

The fishing of late has been tricky with the cold fronts we’ve been having but still managing to catch fish and have had some stellar speckled sea trout days. As usual this time of year my goal is to catch a variety of species and have good action. Lately we’ve been catching trout sheepshead snapper … Naples Mid January Fishing Report Read More »...

Redfish and the tides are like peanut butter and jelly. The importance is to recognize that these fish love the tide especially the falling tide. It is the conveyor belt of a buffet as the water falls out on the estuaries mangrove shoreline bars and flats. But you must learn your area taking time on […] The post Redfish And The Tides appeared firs...

Winter negative tides can be some of the best fishing. Low clean water cooler temps all make sight fishing more exciting. Snook and redfish look for the darker bottom where the sun warms up the water a bit more. The savvy angler understands even a one degree difference from surrounding water will hold fish. They […] The post Winter Negative Tides...

The coolest weather of the fall is here with the low in the 50’s and the high today 68 but things will warm up quickly in the following days. What does this mean for fishing. It means we’ve pretty much transitioned form the warmer summer time fishing to the winter fishing. We’ll start using more shrimp and jigs targeting trout pompano snapper shee...

The water temp has dropped into the high 70’s which is not a bad thing. We’ve also had some much needed rain which for some reason seems to help the fishing. As usual this time off year were catching a mixed bag including mackerel and bonita off the beaches snook redfish snapper jacks ladyfish (not … Fishing Report – Naples & Marco Island Read Mor...