Arcadia Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Arcadia

Jack Swedberg
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Plenty of good Tarpon Snook and redfish

Jack Swedberg Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Plenty of good Tarpon Snook and redfish

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James Goodman
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Great redfish and snook bite in estero bay on 2-4 inch live threadfin and pilchards.

James Goodman Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Great redfish and snook bite in estero bay on 2-4 inch live threadfin and pilchards.

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Tom Katz
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing 50 miles offshore Sanibel. Bottom fishing for snapper, African pompano& mahi

Tom Katz Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing 50 miles offshore Sanibel. Bottom fishing for snapper, African pompano& mahi

African Pompano Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida

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Dan Muench
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Dan Muench Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We are still in a bit of a transition. As the water temperature begins to drop. Soon the migration will be in full force into the back bays and estuaries and Caloosahatchee river. The trout bite has been hot with a few being caught over 20 inches. Lots of juvenile redfish around as they begin to move in from the Gulf. I also have been seeing a few permit on the Inshore grass flats. They are a lot of fun to catch as they pullback pretty hard!

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Jay Winters
Venice, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Keeper size reds have been on fire. When the wind lays down some trout and sheep heads are showing up as well.

Jay Winters Venice, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Keeper size reds have been on fire. When the wind lays down some trout and sheep heads are showing up as well.

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Roger Gendron
Charlotte Harbor, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

I have always said when the weather is good the fishing is good. A recent stretch of favorable weather seems to have improved the fishes' appetites. Snook, Reds, and trout are making up for lost time on the flats as the bite is becoming more consistent.

Roger Gendron Charlotte Harbor, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish Fishing in Charlotte Harbor, Florida

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Dylan Hood
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Schools of redfish are all over the place eating artificial baits and live bait.

Dylan Hood Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

Schools of redfish are all over the place eating artificial baits and live bait.

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Dan Muench
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

I took my brother out yesterday for an early morning Topwater lure run. Excellent morning as we caught three redfish on top water and a few snook as well, including a 28 1/2 inch one!

Dan Muench Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

I took my brother out yesterday for an early morning Topwater lure run. Excellent morning as we caught three redfish on top water and a few snook as well, including a 28 1/2 inch one!

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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