Matlacha Weather Forecast
Fishing reports straight from our guides in Matlacha
Nearshore fishing has been good with big sheepshead, black drums and more. Offshore on the 10 hr trips, seeing big red grouper and other bottom dwellers. In the quad pic, that's a black drum. The others are pretty much all big red grouper.
Scroll for more
Sheepshead said bite has been phenomenal using live shrimp and fiddler crabs pitching on mangroves and oyster bars in 2 to 4 ft of water higher tides have been better than low tides especially midday.
Scroll for more
Action hasn't stopped with the chilli weather
Scroll for more
The water temperatures are cold and the fishing is hot! Fishermen of all ages and skill levels are having a blast deep in the Naples Backcountry bouncing jigs, and freelining live shrimp to hungry seatrout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, snook, mangrove snapper, jack crevalle, ladyfish and its common to catch 50 plus fish in a 4 hour charter. Pick a date that works and let's go catch some fish!
Scroll for more
Finished off the 2024 year with some beautiful red snapper days as well as started off with some nice red grouper to open the year. A couple jumbo sized Goliaths joined the party as well. Inshore, the trout bite has been consistent but most of the trout are on the small side. Picking away at mangroves, sheepshead's and grunts on the nearshore trips.
Scroll for more
The winter feels are here in Southwest Florida. We may not be in full blown cold season but it feels like it some days. Early cold fronts that have not been common the past several years, extreme low winter type tides and of course our northern visitors have made their appearance. The other, more notable signs of winter fishing is the invasion of big sheepshead in to our inshore waters. When the temps drop these delicious fish make their way inshore to engage their annual spawning. Sheepshead are big, hardy, tasty and strong fighting fish that feed exclusively on crustaceans...
Scroll for more
Cobia and triple tails nearshore
Scroll for more
Nearshore bite is heating up.
Scroll for more
42 inch redfish on a nearshore trip
Scroll for more
Target Species
- Get it while it's HOT!
- This species is in play.
- You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
- Couldn't tell ya! (no data)
Top Fishing Trips in Matlacha
Shelling, Sunset Cruise in Matlacha
Boat Day Shelling Beach Sightseeing
20 ft
1 - 8 People
From $450
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Inshore, Flats Fishing in Boca Grande
Half Day Charters In Boca Grande
24 ft
1 - 6 People
From $550
Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Myers Beach
All-Day Getaway Trip
34 ft
1 - 6 People
From $1,700
Damn Good
Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Boca Grande
Inshore Fishing Half Day (4hr)
25 ft
1 - 10 People
From $750
Hot Trip
people are viewing this trip.
Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte Fishing Frenzy
24 ft
1 - 4 People
From $600
Inshore Fishing in Fort Myers Beach
Fishing Backwater (No Waves)
30 ft
1 - 6 People
From $800
