Placida Weather Forecast

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Jon Fetter
Jon F.
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported 3 days ago
The fishing has been great the past few weeks! The water is cooling and the fish are chewing. Now is a great time to cast a line and make some memories. The redfish are eating shrimp tipped jig heads or shrimp under floats along oyster bars and mangrove islands. We are also picking up plenty of mangrove snapper with this set-up.
Jon Fetter
Jon F. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 3 days ago
The fishing has been great the past few weeks! The water is cooling and the fish are chewing. Now is a great time to cast a line and make some memories. The redfish are eating shrimp tipped jig heads or shrimp under floats along oyster bars and mangrove islands. We are also picking up plenty of mangrove snapper with this set-up.
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Luke McDaniel
Luke M.
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Fishing has been great. Redfish are in thick and still some nice snook being landed aswell
Luke McDaniel
Luke M. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Fishing has been great. Redfish are in thick and still some nice snook being landed aswell
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Luke McDaniel
Luke M.
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
7/29/26 - We only got maybe an hour of fishing in because the storms came quick, but here's a nice flounder we caught
Luke McDaniel
Luke M. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 1 week ago
7/29/26 - We only got maybe an hour of fishing in because the storms came quick, but here's a nice flounder we caught
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Dalton Rybka
Dalton R.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
The redfish have been on fire! Schools are showing up. Snook fishing is still consistent in the mix
Dalton Rybka
Dalton R. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
The redfish have been on fire! Schools are showing up. Snook fishing is still consistent in the mix
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Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
The fall bite is starting to heat up on the flats. Redfish trout and snook are in and fishing has been on fire. Shark charters are also starting to pick back up as the water cools off a little bit as the fall comes in.
Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 1 week ago
The fall bite is starting to heat up on the flats. Redfish trout and snook are in and fishing has been on fire. Shark charters are also starting to pick back up as the water cools off a little bit as the fall comes in.
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
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William Phillips
William P.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Great trip, Mom, Dad and Son 4 hour inshore Caravelle Jack lots of mangrove snapper
William Phillips
William P. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Great trip, Mom, Dad and Son 4 hour inshore Caravelle Jack lots of mangrove snapper
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Tom Knapp
Tom K.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
We have officially entered our fall bite season, redfish have started to school up and the migratory and river tarpon are in the harbor and they are biting! We have been catching many tarpon over 150lbs. The juvenile tarpon bite has been excellent with some beautiful snook mixed in too, come on down to Florida and make some fishing memories that will last forever
Tom Knapp
Tom K. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 week ago
We have officially entered our fall bite season, redfish have started to school up and the migratory and river tarpon are in the harbor and they are biting! We have been catching many tarpon over 150lbs. The juvenile tarpon bite has been excellent with some beautiful snook mixed in too, come on down to Florida and make some fishing memories that will last forever
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Mangrove snapper biting from the beach 🏖️ in Sarasota 9/21/26. Snook, Black drum and Sheepshead also cooperating.
NO BOAT NEEDED!!!
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Mangrove snapper biting from the beach 🏖️ in Sarasota 9/21/26. Snook, Black drum and Sheepshead also cooperating.
NO BOAT NEEDED!!!
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Austin Oskey
Austin O.
Placida, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Fall Redfish bite is full swing
Austin Oskey
Austin O. Placida, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Fall Redfish bite is full swing
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Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
The water temperatures seem to be finally cooling off and the fish are loving it.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 week ago
The water temperatures seem to be finally cooling off and the fish are loving it.
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Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Recent Placida Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Brandon . He put us on the fish, and was knowledgeable about using the right techniques, and tackle. We also had fish to eat for the rest of our trip ! Thanks Brandon !!!!!

    Ted B. | September 30, 2026

    Trip: Cape Coral Inshore Excursion

  • ★★★★★
    I brought my son down for a weekend of cast and bkast. We soent all day Sunday with Captain Vasiliy aka The Russian Redneck. He runs a very nice wellcraft center consolw. Boat is in great shape with lots if room. We met at the boat launch around 0745 and after quick introductions we shoved off. A quixk stop at a marina baitshop on our way and the day began. We hit an area on tge way out fir maybe 30 min to catch some live baitfish and puahed offshore around 8-9 miles. Over our 8 hour charter we moved to several locations. If a spot got slow, pulled anchor and off to another. I didnt count total fish caught, but several dozen grunts, at least 15 grouper, a hog fish, some others im nor familiar with. We lost a couple big fish. Guessing they were goliaths. I will absolutely go fish with him again. If youre looking fir a friendlt captain who keeps you on the fish this is the one.

    Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time out on the water with Captain Jerry! He made sure we had ice, water, and plenty of bait. The weather kept us inland a little bit but he was flexible and moved to where the fish were. Our boys were very excited to catch two sharks, two pufferfish, a catfish, and several other types of fish, some of which we were able to keep for dinner. Thanks Captain Jerry!

    Amy G. | September 25, 2026

    Trip: Fishing Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast. The captain is was attentive and fun to be with. We will definitely do it again.

    Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing Will be doing again with Tom. Blown away.

    Danielle J. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolute blast fishing with Captain Ty! He put us on an incredible variety of fish, including Goliath grouper, shark, snook, and ladyfish. 🎣 Captain Ty worked incredibly hard the entire trip. He never gave up and did everything he could to put us on fish and keep us on them. His knowledge, effort, and determination made the trip an experience we won’t forget. If you’re looking for a great fishing charter, I highly recommend Captain Ty. We had an amazing time, and I will definitely be back and booking another trip with him! Thanks again, Captain Ty, for an awesome day on the water! 🤙🎣

    Danny S. | September 18, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time fishing with Capt. Mike today!! Pulled in some nice grouper and red snapper!! Recommend at least a 6 hour trip to pull in big fish! On the way back to shore we had the most comfortable ride sitting in beanbags! Would 100% recommend. Shawn and Christine

    Christine D. | August 26, 2026

    Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike

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    Captain Chris was amazing! He provided great communication before our iguana hunting trip and during. Captain Chris was great with his instructions for our 10-year old and 8-year old. He was also very considerate and had a great approach to dealing with kids. We saw quite a few iguanas, shot quite a few, and recovered quite a bit. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend Captain Chris! Very knowledgeable and experienced!

    Jonathan D. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: Iguana Hunts

  • ★★★★★
    Easy to deal with great communication

    Bobby S. | August 23, 2026

    Trip: Iguana Hunting Veteran Guides

  • ★★★★★
    If anyone on this website is looking for a charter offshore in Sarasota, use Captain Mike! He is extremely professional, knows what he's doing and got us on the fish. Traveled out 50+ miles into the Gulf of America for a 3/4 day charter with my friends from Long Island and we started pulling grouper over the gunwales within minutes of dropping lines. No red snapper but had at least 20 grouper and a few nice mango snappers. Oh and a Goliath Grouper that found his way back in the rocks and broke off! That one hurt! If we got him up, I'd have been in the water for a pic. We had a killer time with fish, belly laughs and phenomenal weather. One of the best captains I have ever chartered by far! Seriously, this is your guy! While he still has his accent from Southie, he's a Floridian for sure! Had a great time with tight lines and fair winds!

    Andrew M. | August 23, 2026

    Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike

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