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Tim Rushing
Tim R.
Naples, Florida
Reported 23 hours ago
Naples inshore fishing in August is as interesting as it is hot! The hot summer spawning activity of the snook is slowing down, but there are plenty of big ones still around, as they spread out from the passes into their usual haunts. What gets interesting, is the big redfish start to show up with more predictability as they begin to gather up for their on spawning fun in the fall. In addition to the gamefish, the are lots and lots of mangrove snapper at just about every spot we fish, that can quickly load up the cooler and cleaning...
Tim Rushing
Tim R. Naples, Florida Reported 23 hours ago
Naples inshore fishing in August is as interesting as it is hot! The hot summer spawning activity of the snook is slowing down, but there are plenty of big ones still around, as they spread out from the passes into their usual haunts. What gets interesting, is the big redfish start to show up with more predictability as they begin to gather up for their on spawning fun in the fall. In addition to the gamefish, the are lots and lots of mangrove snapper at just about every spot we fish, that can quickly load up the cooler and cleaning table for a tasty fish dinner for those who like to eat fish! The big sharks are plentiful and ready for anyone who is ready to feel the most powerful predator in the backcountry pull line off of a big rod like it’s hooked up to a boat!


Naples inshore fishing for big snook in August, means fishing with big chunk of freshly cut threadfin herring, ladyfish, or mullet, under the mangroves, and patience. These fish will often stare at a piece of bait for a while, before finally decide to slurp it up. They are lazy, and want it fresh. if the angler is impatient, and keeps tugging and making the bait move, they will not eat it. Big fish know chunks of cut bait aren’t supposed to move! There are also plenty of snook in the passes, and under docks and other deep cutes, These fish want a nice medium sized pilchard or pinfish fed into their ambush point. There is nothing like that distinct thump when a snook hits that live bait!

The redfish are in the back country, but are starting to gather up towards the outside points, passes, cuts and docks, a
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
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Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 1 day ago
Shark fishing has gotten on fiiireee lately. The flats are starting to heat up with a lot of trout and redfish.
Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 1 day ago
Shark fishing has gotten on fiiireee lately. The flats are starting to heat up with a lot of trout and redfish.
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John Perry
John P.
Placida, Florida
Reported 2 days ago
Deep dropping trips are great right now.
John Perry
John P. Placida, Florida Reported 2 days ago
Deep dropping trips are great right now.
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Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
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Fishing in Placida, Florida
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Scotty Roe
Scotty R.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Yesterday's Trip booked through CE. They had a blast 💥
Scotty Roe
Scotty R. Port Charlotte, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Yesterday's Trip booked through CE. They had a blast 💥
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Dalton Rybka
Dalton R.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!
Dalton Rybka
Dalton R. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!
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Tim Rushing
Tim R.
Naples, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
As we head into July and the full heat of summertime, the water is hot, and the fishing is responding accordingly.

The bait is still small, but the mangrove snapper love it, and you never know what else is gonna eat it in the mangroves. We have chances at funsized tarpon, snook, redfish, jacks, ladyfish and the list goes on.

When we focus on big fish, we use big bait, and in the warm water, freshly cut chunks of big bait will out fish the live ones. Big snook and redfish are lazy this time of the year, and prefer...
Tim Rushing
Tim R. Naples, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
As we head into July and the full heat of summertime, the water is hot, and the fishing is responding accordingly.

The bait is still small, but the mangrove snapper love it, and you never know what else is gonna eat it in the mangroves. We have chances at funsized tarpon, snook, redfish, jacks, ladyfish and the list goes on.

When we focus on big fish, we use big bait, and in the warm water, freshly cut chunks of big bait will out fish the live ones. Big snook and redfish are lazy this time of the year, and prefer
to sit back in their shady mangrove lined hiding places and slurp it up!

Big sharks are all over the back country. A freshly cut bloody bait usually won't last very long in the warm waters. Toss one out, and an outrageous drag ripping battle is sure to follow suit.

Whether you want to eat fresh snapper, battle snook, reds, tarpon, or get in the ring with a big bull or lemon shark, July is ready to provide the challenge.
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
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Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 4 weeks ago
Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!
Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 4 weeks ago
Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
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Logan Hawthorne
Logan H.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Great snapper and permit bite
Logan Hawthorne
Logan H. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Great snapper and permit bite
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Michael Castaldi
Michael C.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been good before it gets to hot once the afternoon hits the fish have been a little slower so if a trip is to be booked I'd definitely recommend a morning or night trip
Michael Castaldi
Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been good before it gets to hot once the afternoon hits the fish have been a little slower so if a trip is to be booked I'd definitely recommend a morning or night trip
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Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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Robert Marty
Robert M.
Bonita Springs, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
The last few weeks have been pretty solid bite with plenty of snook around and the mangroves have been all over in the bay
Robert Marty
Robert M. Bonita Springs, Florida Reported 1 month ago
The last few weeks have been pretty solid bite with plenty of snook around and the mangroves have been all over in the bay
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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