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Fishing Report
April 2024 - BOOK TODAY
"Tarpon Season 2024 - Book Now - spots are going fast"
!! BOOK YOUR TRIP OF A LIFETIME TODAY !!
TARPON & SHARKS - Snook, Trout & Redfish
Tarpon season is in full swing
Great spots are still open
but my calendar is filling fast for April, May & June
(the height of the season)
Tarpon started showing up early this year. We have been jumping the mighty Silver Kings since early March. The bite will only get better and better as the waters start to warm up. Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor are known as the Tarpon Capitol of the World for a reason, because we have the largest population of Tarpon in the world during the months of April, May, & June. Tarpon start showing up in Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande, and the surrounding waters in early March and stay here until the first true cold front comes down from up north (usually mid-November). For a true fish of a lifetime, book your trip soon, as all of the True Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor guides will be sold out very soon.
Shark Fishing:
Shark fishing is also in full swing. For a fun day of shark fishing, let's go target the Blacktips, Hammerheads, Lemons, Bulls, Blacknose, Sandbar and Spinners that roam these waters. The average shark weighs somewhere between 40 to 150 pounds (3 to 6 feet). Most sharks are catch-and-release only - but if you catch a nice blacktip and would like it for the grill, you are more than welcome to keep it. Shark fishing will be great from now until November as the harbor is teaming with bait fish for them to eat. A 4-hour trip averages 3 to 5 hookups, so the longer the trip, the more worn out you will be.
"Don't wait - Book your shark fishing adventure today."
Snook, Trout, Redfish & lots of others:
The Redfish, Snook, & Trout bite has been very good and will get even better as the waters warm. You can target Snook, Trout, & Redfish on natural baits and an array of artificial lures. Along with Snook, Trout, & Redfish, you can also expect to catch Pompano, Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, Ladyfish, Jacks, and Mackerel. This type of fishing is fun for the entire family and can be quite relaxing when we get way back into the backcountry waters.
"Book your backcountry trip today, and let's go bend them rods."
Nearshore trips:
Nearshore fishing is going strong, with Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Tripletail, and many different Snapper making up the bulk of the catch. On average, we stay within 3 to 5 miles of land and never exceed 9 miles - you will never be out of sight of land. If you book a nearshore trip and the weather is less than optimal, we can change you to a backcountry trip in the blink of an eye. Near-shore fishing is a blast and well worth a try if you have never been out in the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Let's Go Catch You A FISH OF A LIFETIME!!!!"
For daily fishing reports, you can either text or call me at 941-416-8047 or email me at Reelshark@comcast.net.
Tight lines
Capt. Mike