Port Charlotte Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Port Charlotte

Austin Oskey
Austin O.
Placida, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Redfish bit has been on fire, it's looking like it's gonna be a great fall
Austin Oskey
Austin O. Placida, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Redfish bit has been on fire, it's looking like it's gonna be a great fall
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
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Tom Knapp
Tom K.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
The bite is on fire in charlotte harbor, the river tarpon have moved down into the harbor and the gulf fish have moved in too. Snook are done spawning and chewing hard! Redfish will be schooling up soon, the opportunities are endless

As we approach late fall we will enter what is my favorite time to target tarpon with a fly rod, big and small!
Tom Knapp
Tom K. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 month ago
The bite is on fire in charlotte harbor, the river tarpon have moved down into the harbor and the gulf fish have moved in too. Snook are done spawning and chewing hard! Redfish will be schooling up soon, the opportunities are endless

As we approach late fall we will enter what is my favorite time to target tarpon with a fly rod, big and small!
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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Jesse Calhoun
Jesse C.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been incredible
Jesse Calhoun
Jesse C. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Fishing has been incredible
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Paul Halasz
Paul H.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
It's hot and it's that time of year were we have to dodge a few storms but the bites still great and there are plenty of fish to be caught. Getting close to the fall fishing bite and the reds should be schooling up soon
Paul Halasz
Paul H. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 month ago
It's hot and it's that time of year were we have to dodge a few storms but the bites still great and there are plenty of fish to be caught. Getting close to the fall fishing bite and the reds should be schooling up soon
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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Ray Moses
Ray M.
Sanibel, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Big snook around the docks
Ray Moses
Ray M. Sanibel, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Big snook around the docks
Fishing in Captiva, Florida
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John Herzig
John H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Inshore bite is heating up as well as offshore bite. Winds are starting to calm enough to go offshore on a daily basis
John Herzig
John H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Inshore bite is heating up as well as offshore bite. Winds are starting to calm enough to go offshore on a daily basis
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Jesse Cannon
Jesse C.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Water temps are warming up, snook and juvenile tarpon bite are getting good especially with these bigger summer tide swings
Jesse Cannon
Jesse C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Water temps are warming up, snook and juvenile tarpon bite are getting good especially with these bigger summer tide swings
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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Brian Felton
Brian F.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Good weather and calm sea have been filling the box with a great mixed bag of red grouper, lane and mangrove snapper, white grunts, porgy and few Spanish mackerel. The bite has been hot offshore the 6hr and 8hr trips are loading up.
Brian Felton
Brian F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Good weather and calm sea have been filling the box with a great mixed bag of red grouper, lane and mangrove snapper, white grunts, porgy and few Spanish mackerel. The bite has been hot offshore the 6hr and 8hr trips are loading up.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Spencer Trombly
Spencer T.
Venice, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Tuna snapper and mahi bite has stayed strong through the summer as well as red grouper.
Spencer Trombly
Spencer T. Venice, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Tuna snapper and mahi bite has stayed strong through the summer as well as red grouper.
Fishing in Venice, Florida
Fishing in Venice, Florida
Fishing in Venice, Florida
Fishing in Venice, Florida
Fishing in Venice, Florida
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Kyle Ahlquist
Kyle A.
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Lots of trout snapper snook bite has been steady
Kyle Ahlquist
Kyle A. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Lots of trout snapper snook bite has been steady
Fishing in Saint James City, Florida
Fishing in Saint James City, Florida
Fishing in Saint James City, Florida
Fishing in Saint James City, Florida
Fishing in Saint James City, Florida
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Recent Port Charlotte 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

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

    Danielle J. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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

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    Easy to deal with great communication

    Bobby S. | August 23, 2026

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    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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    Absolutely a blast. Great group, great coordination, and a genuinely fun evening from start to finish. It took some getting used to at first, since you basically have to identify the animals by color alone, but once you get the hang of it, it clicks fast and makes the whole thing even more interesting. Everything was well organized and the communication was spot on. I would do this again anytime. Highly recommended!

    Markus F. | August 20, 2026

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