Naples Weather Forecast

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Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters
Naples, Florida
Reported: 15 hours 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...
Perry Bedell
Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters Naples, Florida Reported: 15 hours 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.
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Steve Gould

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

Permit and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.
Steve Gould
Steve Gould with Trophy Time Charters and More Marco Island, Florida Reported: 3 days ago
Permit and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.
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Dalton Rybka

Dalton Rybka
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

The sheepshead and trout fishing has been great after these cold fronts, surprised to see snook still eating with 57 degree water temp
Dalton Rybka
Dalton Rybka Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 3 days ago
The sheepshead and trout fishing has been great after these cold fronts, surprised to see snook still eating with 57 degree water temp
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Mike Wagner

Mike Wagner with Reel Blue C Charters
Chicago, Illinois
Reported: 6 days ago

The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're...
Mike Wagner
Mike Wagner with Reel Blue C Charters Chicago, Illinois Reported: 6 days ago
The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in

Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're
unsure what it'll bring. The Boat will be grounded for offshore for a couple days at least
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Mike Merritt

Mike Merritt
Everglades City, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Fishing through all of these cold fronts, there is one thing that has been consistent. That has been live shrimp. If you use live shrimp, you will get plenty of action. Sheepshead are in all the rock holes and on the oyster bars. Incoming tides are best. We have been...
Mike Merritt
Mike Merritt Everglades City, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Fishing through all of these cold fronts, there is one thing that has been consistent. That has been live shrimp. If you use live shrimp, you will get plenty of action. Sheepshead are in all the rock holes and on the oyster bars. Incoming tides are best. We have been catching Reds, Black Drum, Snapper, Seatrout, and even some Goliaths using Shrimp. Snook fishing has been a little tougher, with the back country being the only place to find them right now. This should be changing next month if we get some consistently warmer weather. Of course, the big Tarpon are showing up, and those numbers should also increase.
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Tim Rushing

Tim Rushing
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

The fishing in Naples and Southwest Florida has been outstanding, with the fish into a nice wintertime pattern, despite the warm tropical weather. In the backcountry, we have been bouncing jigs and drifting shrimp on the bottom of the deep holes surrounded by shallow flats, and getting rewarded with all...
Tim Rushing
Tim Rushing Naples, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
The fishing in Naples and Southwest Florida has been outstanding, with the fish into a nice wintertime pattern, despite the warm tropical weather.

In the backcountry, we have been bouncing jigs and drifting shrimp on the bottom of the deep holes surrounded by shallow flats, and getting rewarded with all
kinds of fish, big and small. Redfish, black drum, sheepshead, big seatrout, big mangrove snapper, jewfish (golaith grouper) and jack crevalle have been the predominant characters in the show, and they have kept bends in the rods, smiles on faces, and yummy delights on dinner plates!

The only species we have not been tangling with, have been snook and tarpon. And with another strong cold front heading down shortly, I don't expect to see those fish in the back waters, but one never knows!

In the meantime, we will keep on enjoying some outstanding fishing, fun, and fish dinners in the foreseeable future!
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Christopher LeDrew

Christopher LeDrew
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

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Christopher LeDrew Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago
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Jesse Calhoun

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

Cold snap over, bigger fish starting to eat again
Jesse Calhoun
Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago
Cold snap over, bigger fish starting to eat again
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  • ★★★★★
    We were in Marco Island for a convention and we booked a fishing trip with Captain Randy, between his son and him we had a great day. We caught a bunch of fish all day and ended up with about 20-22 keepers. We had a Great time and it was a beautiful day..

    Bill B. | March 2, 2026

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    Liam was a terrific guide. Got me shots at Snook and Redfish. Got some Sea Trout. Expert, fun and a fine teacher. Knowledgeable about local scene as well. I had a great time with Liam and will book him again. Ernie.

    Ernest A. | March 2, 2026

    Trip: Fly Fish The Flats Of Southwest FL

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    While it wasn't my best guided outing, it met all my expectations. Liam, my guide, was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and very helpful with me and I definitely recommend him for any future outings. My inexperience with redfish showed as Liam got me into plenty of fish that I missed. I did catch a sea trout as a consolation prize tho! While I had some email issues with my reservation with Captain Experiences, a quick note to their website mail drop took care of it. Their response was quick and effective. Captain Experiences very much made it an easy task to setup this guided trip. Definitely Recommend Liam and Captain Experiences for your next guided trip.

    Stephen T. | March 1, 2026

    Trip: Fly Fish The Flats Of Southwest FL

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    Tim V. | February 27, 2026

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    We had an amazing time!!

    Jennifer H. | February 26, 2026

    Trip: Peacock Bass And Iguana Hunt Combo

  • ★★★★★
    So much fun!! Captain jack was super fun to fish with!! Definitely going to be booking again!

    Jared A. | February 25, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Bay Trip - 23' Aqua Star

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    We hunted with Jerry yesterday. A bit cold when we started so the lizards were tough to locate but Jerry found them and we had a great hunt! Plenty of action. All around good time. We will be back!!! John.

    John S. | February 25, 2026

    Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides

  • ★★★★★
    I just wanted to say a very big THANK YOU for giving my family the best memory ever. They absolutely LOVED the trip. A 13th birthday gift with memories that will last forever. Again, I can't thank you enough♥️And Adam my adult children have not stopped complimenting you. All wonderful things to say. Just wanted to let you know. ♥️

    Mary Jane J. | February 24, 2026

    Trip: Cape Coral Iguana Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolutely fantastic day out on the water with Tim! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. Tim is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made everyone feel comfortable and ensured we were always in the best spots to reel in some great catches. The weather couldn’t have been more perfect—clear skies, calm waters, and just the right breeze to make the day even more enjoyable. It truly felt like the ideal setting for a memorable fishing trip. Tim went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and that we were having a great time. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking for a fun day on the water, I can’t recommend a trip with Tim enough. We’ll definitely be booking again! 🎣🌊

    Bill M. | February 23, 2026

    Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    Kelly did a great job and put me on lots of fish. Great Captain! Tony C

    Tony C. | February 21, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Back Water Fishing Trip

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