Marco Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Marco Island

Phil Haley
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Cobia orbiting come on down to Naples, Florida and get you some

Phil Haley Naples, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Cobia orbiting come on down to Naples, Florida and get you some

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Mike Chandler
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Waters are clearing back up after the last hurricane, Goliath grouper are biting nearshore just off fort myers beach. Caught both these on our 4 hour 5 mile trips.

Mike Chandler Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Waters are clearing back up after the last hurricane, Goliath grouper are biting nearshore just off fort myers beach. Caught both these on our 4 hour 5 mile trips.

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Ariel Alejo
Loxahatchee, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

sheep heads have moved in so has trout good bite right now

Ariel Alejo Loxahatchee, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

sheep heads have moved in
so has trout
good bite right now

Sheepshead Fishing in Chokoloskee, Florida

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Jon Fetter
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The fishing is about as good as it gets right now! The shallow water bite for redfish has been WOW! Shrimp under popping corks is the ticket fished along the mangrove islands on higher water. October did not disappoint and the bite should only continue with the cooler temps coming!

Jon Fetter Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Florida Pompano Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Brian Acevedo
Naples, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bait is finally showing up on the beaches. The bite is slowing down in the afternoon due the heat. Lots of fun bites out there though

Brian Acevedo Naples, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The bait is finally showing up on the beaches. The bite is slowing down in the afternoon due the heat. Lots of fun bites out there though

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Brian Acevedo
Naples, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The bait is finally showing up on the beaches. The bite is slowing down in the afternoon due the heat. Lots of fun bites out there thoughs

Brian Acevedo Naples, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The bait is finally showing up on the beaches. The bite is slowing down in the afternoon due the heat. Lots of fun bites out there thoughs

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Naples, Florida

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Jon Fetter
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Jon Fetter Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

The shallow water backbay fishing has been crazy good past week. The cooler air temps have really turned on the redfish bite! Shrimp under popping corks has been the go-to set-up and producing good numbers and slot size fish! Trout on the grass flats in 3-5 feet of water have been chewing shrimp topped jig heads under popping corks. There have been a few slot sized fish mixed in but most have been right under slot at 14 inches. There has also been some quality bait schools along the beaches which have led to some good snook fishing as well. October is a great month to get out and fish in SW Florida. Come and get you some and let's bend some rods!

Redfish Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Stanley Bryant
Naples, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Yes, the bigger mangrove snapper are inshore and near offshore right now. The redfish and snook have been plentiful and willing to eat live and artificial bait.

Stanley Bryant Naples, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Yes, the bigger mangrove snapper are inshore and near offshore right now. The redfish and snook have been plentiful and willing to eat live and artificial bait.

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★★★★★
We had a great day on the water with Captain Phil. I took my 16 year old out with me who has little experience and Captain Phil was very attentive and made it a great experience for her. I would recommend Captain Phil for your next outing. They worked hard to ensure we had a great time.
Brad C. | November 29, 2025

Trip: Naples Backcountry Trip
★★★★★
Great job. Put us on fish. Made it east
Donovan C. | November 17, 2025

Trip: Naples Ultimate Fishing - 30'
★★★★★
Captain Jesse knew where the fish were and just a great captain to hang with very knowledgeable would for sure go out on his boat with him again
Michael A. | November 9, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers Beach Local Captain.
★★★★★
Amazing trip. Caught a variety and saw plenty of amazing places.
Nicholas J. | November 4, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters
★★★★★
Had a good time didn’t catch anything to keep. Got a lots of garbage fish. All in all Edwin tried hard. Luck just wasn’t there. That’s fishing.
Dale G. | October 23, 2025

Trip: I'll Be Your Capt'n
★★★★★
Had an awesome time! Jamie is an awesome dude. Would not hesitate to book with Jamie again.
Brent N. | August 16, 2025

Trip: Afternoon Inshore / Nearshore Trip
★★★★★
Great trip! We saw some dolphins and Captain Nick was able to get them to surf behind the boat. The fishing was well suited for our family but wish it could have been more intense at times. We were able to go to a beach and cool down for a bit too. Overall it was a good trip and Captain Nick was professional and fun to hang with.
James F. | August 7, 2025

Trip: 3 - 4 Hour Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Excellent day. Captain Mitch worked hard to find the fish and went above and beyond. Will come back
Richard H. | July 31, 2025

Trip: Half Day - Ten Thousand Islands
★★★★★
Steve was amazing, we had a great time and qe caught lots of fish! Life long memories for sure!
Glenn D. | July 27, 2025

Trip: Marco Island Nearshore
★★★★★
RICHARD WAS NOT ON OUR TRIP TODAY!
Joseph E. | June 16, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters