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Steve Gould

Steve Gould with Trophy Time Charters and More
Marco Island, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Tarpon fishing has slowed down due to the colder weather. Sheepshead has been really good. This week will be some of the best shelling of the year with all the high winds.
Steve Gould
Steve Gould with Trophy Time Charters and More Marco Island, Florida Reported: 6 days ago
Tarpon fishing has slowed down due to the colder weather. Sheepshead has been really good. This week will be some of the best shelling of the year with all the high winds.
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Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Our wintertime fishery here in Naples, FL is shaping up exactly how it should, with a few added bonuses showing up early. We’ve been following our typical winter pattern of capitalizing on the windows in between passing cold fronts, and it has been paying off in a big way. Offshore...
Perry Bedell
Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters Naples, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Our wintertime fishery here in Naples, FL is shaping up exactly how it should, with a few added bonuses showing up early. We’ve been following our typical winter pattern of capitalizing on the windows in between passing cold fronts, and it has been paying off in a big way.
Offshore
action has been excellent with a wide variety of species in the cooler water. We’ve been blessed with some of the best King Mackerel fishing we’ve seen in years. Chumming them up and throwing artificials has been an absolute blast. These fish are a riot on light tackle, and watching them sky out of the water on topwater plugs truly never gets old.
The deeper wrecks have been holding their usual winter residents as well, with plenty of Amberjacksto pull on and some Cobia mixed in. On top of that, the snapper bite has been outstanding for those looking to bring home dinner. Big Mangroves, Lane Snapper, and Yellowtails have been common on our offshore trips.
Nearshore, we’ve been treated to an unexpected bonus for January — giant free-swimming Permit. We’ve had shots at some true giants recently, fish we typically don’t see until summertime. This is just the beginning, as the Permit fishery is set to explode over the next month, and we’re anticipating an epic spring and summer with these fish.
There’s also been no shortage of jacks on the nearshore wrecks, providing plenty of hard-pulling action. The nearshore meat bite has been strong as well, with quality Sheepshead fired up in the cooler temps — some of the best table fare around.
Inshore, we’re in full winter mode with cooler water temps. I
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Tim Rushing

Tim Rushing
Naples, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Despite the chilly temps this morning, the fishing has been red hot! In addition to countless jack crevalle and ladyfish, both trips hammered speckled searout, Mangrove Snapper, sheepshead, jewfish, black drum, redfish, Pompano, and even a permit on tipped jigs. I love this kind of fishing because everyone stays busy...
Tim Rushing
Tim Rushing Naples, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago
Despite the chilly temps this morning, the fishing has been red hot! In addition to countless jack crevalle and ladyfish, both trips hammered speckled searout, Mangrove Snapper, sheepshead, jewfish, black drum, redfish, Pompano, and even a permit on tipped jigs. I love this kind of fishing because everyone stays busy casting, working on their retrieve, and getting non-stop action. It wasn't uncommon today for double, triple, and even quadruple hookups!
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Jesse Calhoun

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

Great action mostly right in calm back water any time of the day
Jesse Calhoun
Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago
Great action mostly right in calm back water any time of the day
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Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters
Naples, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Mid-Winter Fishing Update | Naples, FL We closed out 2025 strong and have started 2026 even stronger. The winter bite has been outstanding down here in Naples, and we’re looking forward to another couple of months of this phenomenal action before gearing up for spring. The offshore bite between passing...
Perry Bedell
Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters Naples, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago
Mid-Winter Fishing Update | Naples, FL
We closed out 2025 strong and have started 2026 even stronger. The winter bite has been outstanding down here in Naples, and we’re looking forward to another couple of months of this phenomenal action before gearing up for spring.
The offshore bite between passing
cold fronts has been epic. With Cobia, Amberjacks, Mangrove Snapper, Mutton Snapper, Kingfish, and plenty of other species in the mix, it’s safe to say our hands have been full. This is hands-down the best time of year for putting quality fish in the box offshore. On our six-hour and full-day trips, you can expect a great mix of delicious table fare along with hard-fighting sportfish. Timing the cold fronts is the name of the game, and when the weather lines up, the action is lights out.
The inshore and nearshore bite has been solid as well. During warm-ups, we’ve had some fun sport action nearshore with plenty of Jacks, Barracudas, and Sharks to pull on. The big Sheepshead have also started to show up, giving our clients another excellent dinner option.
Inshore fishing during winter is more of a quantity-over-quality game, and it’s perfect for families and kids. Cold-water shrimp fishing produces steady action with Sheepshead, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Jacks, and the occasional Snook or Redfish mixed in.
The temperatures may be cold, but the bite is hot down here in Naples.
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Tim Daugherty

Tim Daugherty
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Winter is in full swing here in Southwest Florida, and last week we saw some of the coldest mornings of the season with temperatures dropping into the low 40s. When these strong cold fronts move through, our gulf water temperatures drop quickly, and that triggers a noticeable shift in fish...
Tim Daugherty
Tim Daugherty Naples, Florida Reported: 1 month ago
Winter is in full swing here in Southwest Florida, and last week we saw some of the coldest mornings of the season with temperatures dropping into the low 40s. When these strong cold fronts move through, our gulf water temperatures drop quickly, and that triggers a noticeable shift in fish behavior. As conditions cool, many inshore species begin sliding out of the shallows and heading for deeper, more stable water where temperatures fluctuate less. This is a very predictable winter pattern and one we rely on heavily while running Naples fishing charters and Marco Island fishing charters.

Anytime a cold front pushes through, my game plan is simple: head deeper and deeper into the backcountry, especially during low water. These fish stack up in deeper holes, troughs, and along protected shorelines where they can conserve energy and stay comfortable. Right now, we’re finding solid numbers of snook, sea trout, pompano, jack crevalle, mangrove snapper, and redfish tucked in tight to the deeper shorelines throughout the backcountry. This style of Naples inshore fishing is extremely productive during winter and a staple of our Naples & Marco island fishing charters.

The timing couldn’t be better with a full moon approaching. Full moon phases bring extreme tidal swings, giving us very low lows and very high highs. These big tides help position fish even tighter to structure and depth changes, making them easier to target if you’re in the right areas. Early morning fishing around these tides has been especially productive, and it’s a great time
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Tim Rushing

Tim Rushing
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

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Tim Rushing
Tim Rushing Naples, Florida Reported: 1 month ago
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Steve Gould

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

We crushed them today. Tomorrow higher winds then Thursday light wind
Steve Gould
Steve Gould with Trophy Time Charters and More Marco Island, Florida Reported: 1 month ago
We crushed them today. Tomorrow higher winds then Thursday light wind
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    Had an awesome time with Captain Ben, would highly recommend him!

    Robert N. | January 25, 2026

    Trip: Southwest Florida Backwater Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Phil made sure we caught fish

    Craig B. | January 24, 2026

    Trip: Naples Backcountry Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great job!!

    Cheryl W. | January 18, 2026

    Trip: 3/4 Day Custom Adventure! Weekdays

  • ★★★★★
    Had the best time with Mike. Caught some nice fish and would definitely recommend!

    Daniel O. | January 14, 2026

    Trip: 3/4 Day Custom Adventure! Weekdays

  • ★★★★★
    Justin is very knowledgeable and patient with kids. We had lots of fun and will definitely call him next time!

    Angie G. | January 8, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Insanity Ft Myers Beach

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great morning with Tyler. He was more than willing to work with a physical disabilty and showed patience and understanding. Got an uderstanding of what was important about are day so he could work his knowledge and magic. Made sure we were comfortable and having fun. We caught a lot of fish and atleast nine different kinds, and used at least four different fishing methods Tyler is knowledgable about baits, fishing and the water. We will use him again. If you get a chance ask about his thoughts on pelicans.

    Regina R. | January 6, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Put us on fish even with a cold front.

    Trevor H. | January 5, 2026

    Trip: Fort Myers Fishing Charters

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time fishing. It was kinda rough tough to get some bites at spots. But our captain knew where to go and made sure we caught fish. Overall great expireince and will be looking forward to book again with him

    Maksym M. | January 5, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Adventure Starts Here

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time on our charter with Captain Frank. He put us on the fish we wanted to catch and made sure we had some fresh fillets to take home.

    Kyle S. | January 4, 2026

    Trip: Fort Myers Fishing Charters

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Edwin despite some tough weather. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with my 12-year old son too. Look forward to using him again next years. Thanks Edwin!

    Ryan G. | January 2, 2026

    Trip: Hook 'em For Lunch

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