Estero Fishing Reports (March 2026)

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Ray Moses
Sanibel, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

Fishing has been good the last few weeks

Ray Moses Sanibel, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

Fishing has been good the last few weeks

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Dalton Rybka
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

Spring is here!

Dalton Rybka Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

Spring is here!

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Logan Hawthorne
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

The reds and sheep's have been stealing the show.

Logan Hawthorne Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

The reds and sheep's have been stealing the show.

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Robert Forte
Naples, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Spring is kicking into full effect. Different species are showing up, such as Jack, black drum, redfish, trout, and more!

Robert Forte Naples, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Spring is kicking into full effect. Different species are showing up, such as Jack, black drum, redfish, trout, and more!

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Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters Naples, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

March is the true transition from winter into spring, and with it our fishery begins to come alive. What makes this time of year so special is the sheer range of species you can encounter. As water temperatures rise, opportunities expand both inshore and offshore, and the next few weeks are when things really start to happen.
Our inshore fishery will change dramatically by the end of this week. With a steady warming trend, we’ll shift from shrimp to live pilchards, opening the door to some of the best backcountry fishing of the year. Snook, Redfish, and juvenile Tarpon become increasingly active as they push back into the shallows after winter, making for exciting, visual fishing in calm conditions.
Offshore has already been stellar and is only getting better. Hundreds of permits have shown up early this season, along with plenty of barracudas and amberjacks to pull on. We’ve been feeding the AJs flies and artificials, creating some epic topwater eats. Cobia should begin to show soon, another strong kingfish run is upon us, and the snapper bite has been phenomenal. This time of year, we can chum them up near the surface—a bonus when we’re already surrounded by action, and they make for incredible table fare.
As we move into April, all eyes turn toward the arrival of the silver king. Tarpon and Permit will be our primary targets throughout the spring and into early summer.
March is already nearly full and April isn’t far behind. We’re looking forward to an epic spring with our clients—feel free to reach out with any questions about upcoming trips.
Happy fishing

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Steve Gould with Trophy Time Charters and More
Marco Island, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Permit and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.

Steve Gould with Trophy Time Charters and More Marco Island, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Permit and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.

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

The sheepshead and trout fishing has been great after these cold fronts, surprised to see snook still eating with 57 degree water temp

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

The sheepshead and trout fishing has been great after these cold fronts, surprised to see snook still eating with 57 degree water temp

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Mike Wagner with Reel Blue C Charters
Chicago, Illinois
Reported: 2 weeks ago

The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're...

Mike Wagner with Reel Blue C Charters Chicago, Illinois Reported: 2 weeks ago

The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in

Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're unsure what it'll bring. The Boat will be grounded for offshore for a couple days at least

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Captain James was very accommodating, helped us with casting, and really knows his stuff! If we visit the area again, we would definitely re-book with him! We had a great experience and we highly recommend!
Amanda R. | March 10, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing Sanibel PineIsland
★★★★★
Chris did a great job. Very knowledgeable and good at spotting those lizards. Very friendly and had a great time,
Kyle T. | March 10, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunts
★★★★★
Chris is an outstanding guide, knows the area and works to provide a good experience. My wife and I had a great time, the weather wasn't greatest but we still were able to harveset a few iguanas. I would highly recommend Chris if you're interested in iguana hunting or fishing.
Larry B. | March 8, 2026

Trip: Cast And Blast Cape Coral
★★★★★
This was a great iguana hunting experience! It was a mix of fun and a little adventure. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the whole trip exciting while still making sure everything was safe and organized. The best part was our group managed to get a huge iguana—it definitely made the day unforgettable.If you’re looking for something different to do outdoors and want a bit of excitement, I’d definitely recommend trying iguana hunting. Overall, it was a really fun experience and I’d absolutely do it again!
Anna S. | March 7, 2026

Trip: Cape Coral Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
We enjoyed our half day trip with Randy. He did a great job of setting expectations for us based on weather, time of year, etc. and then worked hard to deliver. He and his son (acting as mate) carried on great conversations, showed us techniques and ensured everyone was safe and having a good trip. For the time of year and weather pattern, we had a very successful morning on the water! Would absolutely recommend a trip out with him!
Russell B. | March 5, 2026

Trip: Marco Island Charter Fishing
★★★★★
Captain Tim from Red Hot! Let’s go Fishing charter is the guy you want to pick for a great day of fishing. He knows where the fish are and how to catch them. We fished different ways and caught 5 different species of fish. The sheephead we caught were a nice size and ate them for dinner that night. Delicious!! My son and I had a great day of fishing with Captain Tim and will be booking him again!!
Gabe D. | March 5, 2026

Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!
★★★★★
Logan was awesome. Kona ( dog) was awesome too Great time and alot of fun definitely doing this trip again Thanks Logan!
James W. | March 3, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunt With Iguana DOG!!!
★★★★★
We were in Marco Island for a convention and we booked a fishing trip with Captain Randy, between his son and him we had a great day. We caught a bunch of fish all day and ended up with about 20-22 keepers. We had a Great time and it was a beautiful day..
Bill B. | March 2, 2026

Trip: Marco Island Charter Fishing
★★★★★
I highly recommend booking a charter with Captain Victor. He put together the perfect day for my family and myself. The boat is comfortable, a soft ride, and we caught fish all day long. JA
John A. | March 2, 2026

Trip: South West Florida Skinny Waters
★★★★★
Liam was a terrific guide. Got me shots at Snook and Redfish. Got some Sea Trout. Expert, fun and a fine teacher. Knowledgeable about local scene as well. I had a great time with Liam and will book him again. Ernie.
Ernest A. | March 2, 2026

Trip: Fly Fish The Flats Of Southwest FL

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