Arcadia Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Arcadia

Brandon Douberly
Bartow, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

The fishing has been phenomenal lately, getting into our spring trends with higher tides and strong bite inshore. Snook, redfish, trout and tarpon have been the big targets along with Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, mangrove snapper and others. White bait is prevalent throughout the sound and that's what these predatory...

Brandon Douberly Bartow, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

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James Willis
Port Charlotte, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

We've been under small craft advisory on and off for the last two weeks.

James Willis Port Charlotte, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

We've been under small craft advisory on and off for the last two weeks.

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Randy Frank
Saint James City, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Red Grouper bite has been spotty but good slabs when we find em.. Blankets for the ride out on those chilly Fla. mornings..

Randy Frank Saint James City, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

Red Grouper bite has been spotty but good slabs when we find em..
Blankets for the ride out on those chilly Fla. mornings..

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Terry Heller
Port Charlotte, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

8 miles off shore : trout were located in Alligator Creek.

Terry Heller Port Charlotte, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

8 miles off shore : trout were located in Alligator Creek.

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Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

today's catch 👍

Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters Punta Gorda, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

today's catch 👍

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Drew Underwood
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

The fishing has been great the best few weeks with the warming water. Pilchards and thread fans are the Bait of choice.

Drew Underwood Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

The fishing has been great the best few weeks with the warming water. Pilchards and thread fans are the Bait of choice.

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James Willis
Port Charlotte, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Starting to chase tarpon now The harbor is still at 72°. The fish are fighting hard. They are big this year and a lot of them.

James Willis Port Charlotte, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Starting to chase tarpon now
The harbor is still at 72°. The fish are fighting hard. They are big this year and a lot of them.

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Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

11 species day, ties day record manatees dolphins in the wake, sea turtles, couldn't talk the tarpon into playing.. and a giant 35inch snook 👍 yesterday was 44inch wide stingray

Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters Punta Gorda, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

11 species day, ties day record manatees dolphins in the wake, sea turtles, couldn't talk the tarpon into playing.. and a giant 35inch snook 👍 yesterday was 44inch wide stingray

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★★★★★
Trip was a lot of fun and John did a great job hitting different spots for us to catch fish.
Chad C. | April 20, 2026

Trip: Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
★★★★★
Great job as a Captain just a windy day Iguanas were not high up in the trees. We did have some shots lower level.
Henry S. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunts
★★★★★
Captain Josh was fantastic - he took grest care of my family and I, caught a ton a great fish, and enjoyed the amazing boat. He and his assistant were extremely enthusiastic and were great in teaching my kids about fishing in the Gulf. Great times had by all and would greatly recommend him.
Christopher J. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Nokomis Offshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
Big fun was had by all. Thanks again
Michael K. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunts
★★★★★
We had a great fishing, and the captain was awesome with our two kids! The youngest is 8 and she was entertained the entire 6 hour trip. Both kids said it was the best part of their vacation, and we'll definitely be back!
Erik H. | April 7, 2026

Trip: Nearshore Live Action
★★★★★
We had 4 of us and two kids one was 5 Scott was so patient with the kids and very interactive with everyone explaining each fish we caught- we caught 10 different species of fish that we boated but also had a shark and tarpon on. I would definitely recommend Scott to anyone who is looking for a great fishing captain.
Bob D. | April 7, 2026

Trip: Back Country/ Inshore
★★★★★
This was a very fun experience for our family! Brandon was a great captain and very friendly. We have very little experience with fishing and Brandon made it easy for us and even cleaned our fish!
Lucretia P. | April 5, 2026

Trip: Cape Coral Inshore Excursion
★★★★★
Excellent trip!! We battled some waves and then some sharks but ended up with plenty of fish for supper. Great variety of fish and lots of action! I will book with Lou the next time we come here!
Curt S. | April 4, 2026

Trip: Nearshore Live Action
★★★★★
Great time with Chris! Three generations went out for an iguana hunt and Chris was great at guiding us. Thankful for the adventure and our time out on the water.
Peter M. | April 3, 2026

Trip: Cast And Blast Cape Coral
★★★★★
Great guide! Very professional and helpful. Strong communicator!
Gary S. | March 30, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunts