Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report

Last week hurricane Milton brought high winds and storm surge to the Naples and Marco island areas but we were spared again .  Fishing around these hurricanes can be really productive.  I have found over the years as these weather systems are approaching the pressure begins to drop causing the fishing to go crazy .  Also 4-5 days after the hurricane has passed , when the water begins to clear up the fishing goes crazy again . This weeks inshore fishing has been on fire . We are averaging 30-40 snook a trip.  

Pilchards and thredfin herring are abundant and a live bait put in the right place will not get passed up on .  It almost feels like these fish haven’t eaten due to the hurricane and are now chewing on anything that passes by .   On the later morning incoming tides I have been finding redfish close to the bushes . I know I say it allot but I love to chum heavy to draw them into our zone .  Once we start catching a few then I know we are gonna put a beat down on them .  Our first cold front comes Thursday morning and I have to say I am so excited to feel temps in the 70-80s it’s my absolute favorite.  Its been a hot fishy summer and my favorite months are coming soon !!  C u on the water !!!!   

Capt. Tim Daugherty
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