Bokeelia Fishing Reports (January 2026)

Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 17 hours ago

Great action mostly right in calm back water any time of the day

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Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 17 hours ago

Great action mostly right in calm back water any time of the day

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Brandon Douberly
Bartow, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Kicking off 2026 with some amazing weather. The couple cold fronts we've had didn't keep us bundled up for long and definitely has not kept us from catching fish. Our cold month species, Sheepshead are moving in while at the same time snook, trout and redfish are holding strong as...

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Brandon Douberly Bartow, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Kicking off 2026 with some amazing weather. The couple cold fronts we've had didn't keep us bundled up for long and definitely has not kept us from catching fish. Our cold month species, Sheepshead are moving in while at the same time snook, trout and redfish are holding strong as if it was already spring. We are still netting white bait and the snook are loving it! The fishing is great here in Pine Island Florida and we are making awesome memories on the water.

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Lou Silva
Rotonda West, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been great from the inshore to the offshore. The calm winds and bite right he before the cold front has been on fire.

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Lou Silva Rotonda West, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been great from the inshore to the offshore. The calm winds and bite right he before the cold front has been on fire.

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Al Harrington
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

• Sheepshead: This is the star of the show right now. As the water cools, "convicts" are moving onto dock pilings, bridge footings (especially the Matlacha Bridge), and oyster bars. Use small pieces of fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs on a #1 or 1/0 circle hook. • Redfish: Look for...

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Al Harrington Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

• Sheepshead: This is the star of the show right now. As the water cools, "convicts" are moving onto dock pilings, bridge footings (especially the Matlacha Bridge), and oyster bars. Use small pieces of fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs on a #1 or 1/0 circle hook.
• Redfish: Look for "tailers" on the shallow flats during the low afternoon tides. With negative tides predicted around midday, focus on the edges of deep-water creeks and mangrove shorelines.
• Trout: Seatrout are scattered across the 3- to 5-foot grassy flats. Drifting with a popping cork and live shrimp or slow-working a soft plastic paddle tail is the most consistent way to find them.
• Snook: Most snook have retreated into the warmer backcountry canals and up the Caloosahatchee River. They are a bit lethargic due to the temp drop, so slow down your presentation.

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Christopher LeDrew
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

They had a good time today, especially the young man!

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Christopher LeDrew Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

They had a good time today, especially the young man!

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Dalton Rybka
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

The sheepshead bite has been on fire along with snook and trout! During these extreme winter lows the docks and grass flats have been producing

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Dalton Rybka Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

The sheepshead bite has been on fire along with snook and trout! During these extreme winter lows the docks and grass flats have been producing

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Yanni Melissas with Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Charters
Boca Grande, Florida
Reported: 5 months ago

The Tarpon fishing has been good, we’ve been concentrating on that as always this part of the year.

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Yanni Melissas with Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Charters Boca Grande, Florida Reported: 5 months ago

The Tarpon fishing has been good, we’ve been concentrating on that as always this part of the year.

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Dan Muench
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 5 months ago

Out today with two teens. Hot. Water temp said 89 degrees! Redfish bite is still good! And some tarpon are still in the area!

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Dan Muench Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 5 months ago

Out today with two teens. Hot. Water temp said 89 degrees! Redfish bite is still good! And some tarpon are still in the area!

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