Marco Island Fishing Reports (March 2026)

Robert Forte
Naples, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

This past week, the highlight for most trips, especially with the kids are the bonnethead sharks. Yesterday I believe we caught 10, and these young boys wanted nothing more than to see a shark. So how about 10?! Using light tackle with shrimp as bait, they put up a great...

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Robert Forte Naples, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

This past week, the highlight for most trips, especially with the kids are the bonnethead sharks. Yesterday I believe we caught 10, and these young boys wanted nothing more than to see a shark. So how about 10?! Using light tackle with shrimp as bait, they put up a great fight and were great for the table as well!

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Tyler Keegan
Marco Island, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Opportunity at all species

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Tyler Keegan Marco Island, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Opportunity at all species

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Justin Richards
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Spring time fishing is firing up with big schools of snook and redfish showing up

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Justin Richards Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Spring time fishing is firing up with big schools of snook and redfish showing up

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Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Tons of action, plenty for dinner. Fun exciting variety of fish around

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Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Tons of action, plenty for dinner. Fun exciting variety of fish around

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

Goliath grouper and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.

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

Goliath grouper and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.

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Robert Forte
Naples, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks 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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Robert Forte Naples, Florida Reported: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks 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...

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Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters Naples, Florida Reported: 3 weeks 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: 3 weeks ago

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

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Steve Gould with Trophy Time Charters and More Marco Island, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

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

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