Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report

Finally had some stable weather in the Naples and Marco island area & this is always good for turning on the inshore fishing .   Incoming morning tides have been pushing in some gin clear water and loads of small baitfish for our gamefish to feed on.  Live bait has been everywhere but the bigger ones are on the offshore wrecks and rubble piles .  I like a 12 ft 3/8in mesh on the deeper piles and inshore I use a 10ft 1/4in .  You Have to match the size mesh to the baits you after or if you guess wrong and baits are too small then you will be picking bait out if your net for an hr. There have been redfish mixed in but they have been on the smaller side.  

Lots of mangrove snappers in the back country,  so if you’re looking for some tasty fish for the grill head to the creeks on the low tides and chum heavy.  We have also been catching our share of sea trout on the low tides around the creek mouths. We’re not doing anything different but occasionally I will put a small split shot just above the hook to get the baits down right in front of them. Should be another great week of fishing ,sunny conditions and 80° temps .  Get out and enjoy this great weather south Florida has to offer. See you on the water.!!

Capt. Tim Daugherty
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(239) 280-8138