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Fishing Report
tarpon season 2023 - BOOK TODAY
!! BOOK YOUR TRIP OF A LIFETIME TODAY !!
Nothing Fights Like a Silver King
And This Tarpon Season Has Started Off On FIRE!!!
Tarpon Season 2023
Boca Grande tarpon season started early this year with a ton of tarpon flooding Boca Grande pass early April. We have been fishing Boca Grande Pass, Pine Island Sound, Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf Beaches with great success. Pass and blue crabs have been the bait of choice but we have also been very successful using pinfish, sand perch, and D.O.A. Baitbusters (for those of you that like to toss artificials). If you have been dreaming of catching on of these hard fighting, high flying, tackle busting giants - now is the time to book your trip of a lifetime.
Shark Fishing:
Shark fishing is also in full swing. For a fun day of shark fishing we target Charlotte Harbor for the many Blacktips, Hammerheads, Lemons, Bulls, Blacknose, Sandbar and Spinners that roam these waters. With the average shark weighing somewhere between 4feet to 6 feet in length (40 to 150 pounds). 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.
For you thrill seekers out there, we also have the monster Bull and Hammerhead sharks available through July. These monster sharks are here to feed on the tarpon and are always hungry. This fishing trip is not for the faint of heart as these sharks average somewhere between 8 feet to 14 feet in length (300 to 1,000 pounds). We can target these sharks while Tarpon fishing if you like or just all by themselves, your choice!
"Don't wait - Book your shark fishing adventure today"
Backcountry trips:
The Redfish and Snook bite has been very very good for the last month and will get even better as summer approaches. With tarpon being the top targeted fish this time of year the Snook and Redfish see very little pressure making them less spooky and more eager to take a bait. You can target Snook and Redfish both on natural baits and an array of artificial lures. Along with Snook and Redfish you can also expect to catch Spotted Sea Trout, 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 in the backcountry waters.
"Book your backcountry trip today and lets go bend them rods"
Near shore trips:
Near shore fishing is going strong with Spanish Mackerel, Permit, Barracuda and lots of different Snapper making up the bulk of the catch. On average we stay within 3 to 5 miles of land and never go past 9 miles - you will never be out of sight of land. If you book a near shore trip and the weather is less then optimal, we can change you to a backcountry trip in a 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.
"Lets 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