Cape Coral Fishing Reports (April 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Cape Coral

Perry Bedell
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Perry Bedell Naples, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Hot, sunny and south wind. The days we wait all year for are here. Inshore or Offshore this is the best time of the year for sport fishing. The bait bite in the backcountry has been stellar with all the species cooperating nicely. Snook, Redfish and juvenile Tarpon have been steady. Just awaiting the big strings of migrating Tarpon to show up out front. Will be any day now. Things have been epic offshore with massive schools of Permit, swarms of Amberjacks and plenty of barracudas to pull on. Were sight fishing all of these species and catching a lot of Amberjacks on the fly which has been a lot of fun. There’s also some enormous Mangroves chewing for anyone who wants some fish to eat in between the sport fishing craziness. We will be serving up bucket list Permit and Tarpon trips all Spring and Summer. We’re filling numerous trips daily for April and May. Please reach out to any of our Captains with any questions you may have. Looking forward to an epic Spring with you all!

Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

It's super easy to have fun on the water these days.

Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

It's super easy to have fun on the water these days.

Perry Bedell
Naples, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Perry Bedell Naples, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

The March rush is here and we're fishing hard every day. We're on our transition into spring and good things are happening both inshore and offshore. Water temps have been on the rise which has led to increased activity with numerous different species. The bite with live pilchards has been picking up nicely in the backcountry. Snook, Redfish and jacks have been steady on all of our trips back there. There have some still been some winter time fish hanging around on the cooler mornings which have been nice for those seeking a meal. Sheepshead fishing has been very solid in the mornings with some Trout mixed in which have led to some great meals. Our offshore fishery is right on track and everything is showing up like clockwork. Big schools of Permit have been showing up and they've been complying nicely. We also will typically get a few shots at some Cobia while we're Permit fishing. There are also massive schools of Baracudas around as well which are always fun and have been eating artificals nicely. Further offshore there is a great snapper bite with other good action on the wrecks. Amber jacks, Jack crevalles, Cobia, Sharks, Baracudas, and Goliaths have been very steady. Our fishery will only get better from here on out as we progress further into spring. Our March calendars are basically almost full with a couple halfdays available here and there. April is beginning to fill up nicely as well. Spring yields some of the best charters of the whole year! Don't miss your opportunity to experience it.

Jon Fetter
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Jon Fetter Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

The fishing has started to heat up down here like the temperature. There has been some really good redfish action lately although most have been on the smaller size. Shrimp tipped jig heads thrown up around the mangroves and oyster bars has been the go to method for them. The spotted sea trout bite had been great as of late. Shrimp under popping corks seems to be the bait of choice. Anglers have been picking up plenty of ladyfish and snapper as by catches. If you want to bend rods and make memories it has been a great time to do so.

Tom Katz
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Plenty of grouper and snapper in the gulf of America.

Tom Katz Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Plenty of grouper and snapper in the gulf of America.

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Travis Murphy
Bokeelia, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Bite has been solid the past week inshore for redfish, snook and trout and nearshore has been good up to 9 miles offshore for grouper grunts snapper and sheepshead last week when the wind has allowed us to get out there. Everything on shrimp because everything loves shrimp.

Phil Haley
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Awesome Amber, Jack grouper, snapper and barracudas awesome chips.

Phil Haley Naples, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Awesome Amber, Jack grouper, snapper and barracudas awesome chips.

Daniel Medina
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 2 months ago

Nearshore fishing has been good with big sheepshead, black drums and more. Offshore on the 10 hr trips, seeing big red grouper and other bottom dwellers. In the quad pic, that's a black drum. The others are pretty much all big red grouper.

Daniel Medina Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 2 months ago

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★★★★★
Roland was very knowledgeable and accommodating with guiding us through the process of hunting the Iguana's. We thoroughly enjoyed our hunt with him and highly recommend him to anyone wishing to hunt Iguana's.
Greg C. | March 25, 2025

Trip: Cape Coral Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Top notch trip. Very clear and precise communication and the fishing was great. Very knowledgeable guide. My son and I will for sure return.
Joe C. | March 24, 2025

Trip: 4 - 8 Hour Trips with Capt. Logan
★★★★★
Roland was very knowledgeable and accommodating with guiding us through the process of hunting the Iguana's. We thoroughly enjoyed our hunt with him and highly recommend him to anyone wishing to hunt Iguana's.
Greg C. | March 25, 2025

Trip: Cape Coral Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Top notch trip. Very clear and precise communication and the fishing was great. Very knowledgeable guide. My son and I will for sure return.
Joe C. | March 24, 2025

Trip: 4 - 8 Hour Trips with Capt. Logan
★★★★★
Had a Great Time today.!! Thank you
Leif J. | April 1, 2025

Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides
★★★★★
We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Justin. He was helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed his company and appreciated his expertise. We will be booking again the next time we are in the Fort Myers area.
Tracie S. | April 1, 2025

Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach
★★★★★
Kenny was AMAZING! The fish weren’t biting but we had such a great time! Richard was unable to take us out due to a scheduling conflict but Kenny was there to take us out. He took us to several different spots and tried all the tricks but they just weren’t biting. Had the BEST time with him and would definitely book with Kenny again!
Nick L. | March 30, 2025

Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina
★★★★★
We had a great time with Captain Sean! He is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced! I would highly recommend him for your next charter. When we come back we’ll definitely be calling him again!!
Rebecca S. | March 29, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Naples Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
Captain Reese met all expectations! Put us on big bass, and got us on Igauanas on the same trip. Thanks guys!
Matt J. | March 27, 2025

Trip: Cast and Blast Cape Coral
★★★★★
We recently have an awesome trip with Roland. He was extreamly patient with our Grand kids that were along. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone. Jane
Jane N. | March 27, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral
★★★★★
My son and I had a great trip and experience. Highly recommend.
Rob L. | March 27, 2025

Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides
★★★★★
Jesse was a great captain, and took my girls and I to some awesome beaches and caught some fish. thanks captain!
Jeffrey A. | March 26, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers Hook Up!
★★★★★
Roland was very knowledgeable and accommodating with guiding us through the process of hunting the Iguana's. We thoroughly enjoyed our hunt with him and highly recommend him to anyone wishing to hunt Iguana's.
Greg C. | March 25, 2025

Trip: Cape Coral Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Top notch trip. Very clear and precise communication and the fishing was great. Very knowledgeable guide. My son and I will for sure return.
Joe C. | March 24, 2025

Trip: 4 - 8 Hour Trips with Capt. Logan
★★★★★
Had a Great Time today.!! Thank you
Leif J. | April 1, 2025

Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides
★★★★★
We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Justin. He was helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed his company and appreciated his expertise. We will be booking again the next time we are in the Fort Myers area.
Tracie S. | April 1, 2025

Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach
★★★★★
Had a Great Time today.!! Thank you
Leif J. | April 1, 2025

Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides
★★★★★
We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain Justin. He was helpful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed his company and appreciated his expertise. We will be booking again the next time we are in the Fort Myers area.
Tracie S. | April 1, 2025

Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach