Port Charlotte Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Ray M.

Sanibel, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Sheeps been on fire

Ray M. Sanibel, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Sheeps been on fire

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Isaiah T.

Fort Myers, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Sheepshead bite has been insane

Isaiah T. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Sheepshead bite has been insane

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Michael C.

Punta Gorda, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Fishing has been really good, even with the cold fronts coming through. It's not stopping the bite after these next few colder days are over; it will start to warm up, and the fish are gonna go crazy eating everything

Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 5 months ago

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Bobby F.

Placida, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

The Redfish, sheepshead, and trout bite has been great the last two weeks. They're eating live shrimp. 20-40 fish days have been common.

Bobby F. Placida, Florida Reported 5 months ago

The Redfish, sheepshead, and trout bite has been great the last two weeks. They're eating live shrimp. 20-40 fish days have been common.

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Michael M.

Punta Gorda, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

The fish of winter, the spotted sea trout

Michael M. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 5 months ago

The fish of winter, the spotted sea trout

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Marc L.

Sarasota, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Winter is in the air! Pompano are on the flats along with trout and jacks and a few flounder, and sheepshead are on the rocks and nearshore reefs. Itâs a great time to get out and put some meat in the cooler .

Marc L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 5 months ago

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Vasiliy O.

Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Right now we are catching a lot of Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Cobia.

Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 5 months ago

Right now we are catching a lot of Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Cobia.

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Andy S.

Bokeelia, Florida

Reported 5 months ago

Sheepshead bite has been really good and will only get better as these cold fronts move in. Targeting them near structure, pilings, rock pilings along the beaches. Using small prices of shrimp on a 1/0 circle hook and a pinch weight.

Andy S. Bokeelia, Florida Reported 5 months ago

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Dalton B.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

The sheepshead bite has really kicked off with the arrival of the cold fronts! Tight lines and good time! Always!

Dalton B. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 6 months ago

The sheepshead bite has really kicked off with the arrival of the cold fronts! Tight lines and good time! Always!

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Jesse C.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Reported 6 months ago

Great action mostly right in calm back water any time of the day

Jesse C. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 6 months ago

Great action mostly right in calm back water any time of the day

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The guide was great good guy Kids had a blast
Doug J. | July 16, 2026

Trip: Cape Coral Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Great guy with a super dog Kona retrieving! He was very professional; you couldn’t find a better guy. We will definitely be using Logan again!
Ted K. | July 14, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunt With Iguana DOG!!!
★★★★★
We had an amazing fishing experience with Captain Paul. We caught fish, and he taught us several fishing techniques. We even saw manatees and a stingray! We had a wonderful time. He also shared a lot of interesting information about the area. He’s super friendly, and we highly recommend him. At the end of our trip, he cleaned and filleted our catch, and we’re looking forward to enjoying it for dinner tonight!
France A. | July 14, 2026

Trip: SWFL Fishing
★★★★★
Amazing trip with Captain Bobby. He took us to 4 or 5 different spots, and plenty of fish at each spot. My grandson’s (7 and 10 years old) were fishing for the first time, and Captain Bobby was very patient and helpful with them. The trip exceeded our expectations!
Steve R. | July 12, 2026

Trip: Placida Inshore Experience
★★★★★
James was very professional & patient. Water conditions were not ideal due to previous day's storms but we had a great time, landed a Snook, & enough Mangrove Snapper for a great evening meal. Mike H.
Mike H. | July 11, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing Sanibel PineIsland
★★★★★
Had a great time! Capt Drew really knows his stuff.
Austin C. | July 11, 2026

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Inshore 21’boat
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Logan was a great captain. Enjoyed his company and his knowledge of the outdoors. Was a pleasure and look forward to using him again in the future. Kona was the real winner today. She was amazing
Renee C. | July 10, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunt With Iguana DOG!!!
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FANTASTIC TRIP!!!! Caught a bunch of fish and great conversations with Captain Mike……
Charles Y. | July 9, 2026

Trip: 3/4 Day Custom Adventure! Weekdays
★★★★★
James was very knowledgeable about the fish we were trying to catch! Really had a great time caught many fish right off the bat. He also cleaned them all so we could est them. Thank you keep up the good work!
Daniel L. | July 9, 2026

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Captain Adam was fantastic. We had a group of 6 - all first time iguana hunters! We had to wait out a some unpredictable weather before starting, and Adam was extremely accommodating. A wonderful unique experience and would absolutely book again! Highly recommend.
Kylie J. | July 9, 2026

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Port Charlotte Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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