Naples Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Naples

Steve Gould with Trophy Time Charters and More
Marco Island, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

The last three weeks have been amazing with hundred percent on Tarpon and big sharks.

Steve Gould with Trophy Time Charters and More Marco Island, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

The last three weeks have been amazing with hundred percent on Tarpon and big sharks.

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Drew Underwood
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

These three snook are from today's 4-hour charter using pilchards sight fishing them in the mangroves

Drew Underwood Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

These three snook are from today's 4-hour charter using pilchards sight fishing them in the mangroves

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Billy Briggs
Everglades City, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Snapper bite is on fire weather permitting. As soon as it lays down, the bite is on! The kingfish bite has been good too and the snook are also on fire.

Billy Briggs Everglades City, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Snapper bite is on fire weather permitting. As soon as it lays down, the bite is on!

The kingfish bite has been good too and the snook are also on fire.

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Ray Moses
Sanibel, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Tarpon and sharks are on fire

Ray Moses Sanibel, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Tarpon and sharks are on fire

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Dalton Bryant
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

The bite is firing up in pine island sound, the trout bite is amazing as always and the large schools or reds are showing up.

Dalton Bryant Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

The bite is firing up in pine island sound, the trout bite is amazing as always and the large schools or reds are showing up.

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Tim Rushing
Naples, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Tim Rushing Naples, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Big snook, redfish, sharks, and tarpon highlight the current fishing report. As we get into middle April, the fishing has been heating up weekly and becoming outstanding. With the water finally back firmly in the 70s and close to 80 degrees, the bait is plentiful. Lots of quality mangrove snapper, big jack crevalle, and sheepshead are also bring smiles, and pulling drags!

With plentiful bait comes big snook. We are hooking at least one really big fish on every trip, and on most trips we are hammering the mid size, and smaller snook. to put it into perspective, in terms of freshwater fishing back home for many folks, its like catching a dozen 2 – 3 pound bass or walleye, that fight twice as hard, with the opportunity to catch a huge one.

The big redfish have also been gobbling up bait bending rods, and ripping drags right along with the snook. We haven’t been doing anything specific for the redfish, they are just on the move with the warming water and the oncoming burst of life the water brings every spring and early summer. This time of year, the big reds seem to be in the same spots as the big snook, which adds to the intrigue when you see a huge boil and hear that drag start squealing.

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Tyler Keegan
Marco Island, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Trout snook reds tripletail are fired up!

Tyler Keegan Marco Island, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Trout snook reds tripletail are fired up!

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Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Been windy, some days better than others but plenty of action

Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Been windy, some days better than others but plenty of action

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★★★★★
Richard did a great job. Very personable. It was a rough day on the water, but I think we caught 13 fish. my son had a blast. would recommend Richard as a guide. Thanks again.
Jason F. | May 11, 2026

Trip: Fort Myers Fishing Charters
★★★★★
Dominic was our captain. We had a wonderful time and caught a number and a variety of fish. I have a difficult time walking and getting out of the boat. Dom soent at least an additional 2 hours for my brother to locate a wheelchair and get me back on the dock. A true professional is Dominic!!
Tom P. | May 11, 2026

Trip: 4-8 Hour Trip – Inshore
★★★★★
Best fishing trip everrrrrrr! we got 9 snappers that we could bring home and eat! Besides those we could keep, we got countless amounts of small snappers we won a Guinness world record for the smallest snapper in our family history. Plus, we caught and released 3 catfish and a jellyfish! Thank you Captain Tim! (From the birthday boy :))
Kenta Y. | May 10, 2026

Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!
★★★★★
Great trip with Captain Tim. Caught my first redfish and snook!! And a bunch of other cool stuff. Thanks for a great day of fishing. Looking forward to next year 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Andrew H. | May 7, 2026

Trip: Big Fish Light Tackle Adventure
★★★★★
We had a great experience with Logan and his dog. Would definitely recommend!
Bret G. | May 7, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunt With Iguana DOG!!!
★★★★★
Alex was a great guide, knowledgeable, patience, we found the tarpon and snook but we just couldn't get them to bite. Some days you're the hammer some days you're the nail. Definitely be back again.
David N. | May 5, 2026

Trip: Flats And Backcountry Fishing
★★★★★
My wife and I had a great time on the hunt with Capt Logan and his dog Kona. Logan is knowledgeable and personable, Kona was obedient and a blast to watch doing her retrieves! Top of the line EdGuns with nice optics.
Allen M. | May 4, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunt With Iguana DOG!!!
★★★★★
We had a blast at the tour Captain Tim gave us. He was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. My youngest son told me what he would want for his birthday was a tour by him again!
Kenta Y. | May 3, 2026

Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!
★★★★★
It was a great experience especially for people like us from PA! Roland was great guide and very friendly and will go out of his way to make sure you get the fish and the iguanas! I I would recommend him for anybody else that wants the experience
Joey B. | April 27, 2026

Trip: Peacock Bass And Iguana Hunt Combo
★★★★★
Good time, perfect day. Capt Dalton moved around until we found fish. Highly recommended
Kevin S. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Fishing Thrills In Fort Myers