Punta Gorda Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Punta Gorda

Scotty R.

Port Charlotte, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Yesterday's Trip booked through CE. They had a blast 💥

Scotty R. Port Charlotte, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Yesterday's Trip booked through CE. They had a blast 💥

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Dalton R.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!

Dalton R. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!

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Christopher L.

Cape Coral, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!

Christopher L. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!

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Logan H.

Cape Coral, Florida

Reported 1 month ago

Great snapper and permit bite

Logan H. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Great snapper and permit bite

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Michael C.

Punta Gorda, Florida

Reported 2 months ago

Fishing has been good before it gets to hot once the afternoon hits the fish have been a little slower so if a trip is to be booked I'd definitely recommend a morning or night trip

Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 2 months ago

Fishing has been good before it gets to hot once the afternoon hits the fish have been a little slower so if a trip is to be booked I'd definitely recommend a morning or night trip

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Robert M.

Bonita Springs, Florida

Reported 2 months ago

The last few weeks have been pretty solid bite with plenty of snook around and the mangroves have been all over in the bay

Robert M. Bonita Springs, Florida Reported 2 months ago

The last few weeks have been pretty solid bite with plenty of snook around and the mangroves have been all over in the bay

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John P.

Placida, Florida

Reported 2 months ago

Pulley ridge bite is on fire.

John P. Placida, Florida Reported 2 months ago

Pulley ridge bite is on fire.

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Paul H.

Punta Gorda, Florida

Reported 2 months ago

Tarpon season is in full swing here in Boca Grande, and June is always one of the best months to chase the Silver King. The fish are here in good numbers, and they’ve been aggressive and ready to eat.

We’ve been seeing plenty of opportunities and some incredible battles on the water. If a tarpon has been on your bucket list, now is the time to make it happen.

I still have a few dates available in June. Reach out to book your trip and experience one of Florida’s most exciting fisheries before the season slips away.

Paul H. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 2 months ago

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James W.

Port Charlotte, Florida

Reported 2 months ago

Had another Capt.'s fish land right in my boat on the 1st jump

James W. Port Charlotte, Florida Reported 2 months ago

Had another Capt.'s fish land right in my boat on the 1st jump

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Robert M.

Bonita Springs, Florida

Reported 2 months ago

Last three trips have been solid, redfish bite is on and the nearshore Cobia, grouper, and permit bite has been amazing the last few weeks

Robert M. Bonita Springs, Florida Reported 2 months ago

Last three trips have been solid, redfish bite is on and the nearshore Cobia, grouper, and permit bite has been amazing the last few weeks

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Recent Punta Gorda Reviews

★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

Trip: Cape Coral Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Dalton was great with the kids! Caught a lot of fish.
Raymond D. | August 18, 2026

Trip: Fishing Thrills In Fort Myers
★★★★★
Had a great time out on the water. Would highly recommend using Captain Brett
Ryne S. | August 16, 2026

Trip: 5 Hour Fishing
★★★★★
Al was great. We had a lot of fun and he was very knowledgeable.
James R. | August 14, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Inshore
★★★★★
Damn Great Trip ! Damn Great Capt.! Capt Paul was very Professional and Super friendly. His knowledge of the water ways and the marine life was amazing. He lead us to the fish and we caught a bunch. Had a great time! Capt Paul really helpful with my grandson and definitely made his trip unforgettable! Thanks so much! 😁👍
Frank D. | August 12, 2026

Trip: Shallow Waters, Big Memories
★★★★★
We had a great time with Captain Austin! Caught lots of fish and enjoyed being on the beautiful FL waters!
Clarice L. | August 11, 2026

Trip: Half Day Charters In Boca Grande
★★★★★
I would give more stars if I could. Logan was a great guide and very knowledgeable about hunting SWFL. Kona was a great dog and one of the best parts of the trip was watching her retrieve the iguanas. When we do another iguana hunting trip we will definitely choose Logan as our guide!
Matt C. | August 10, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunt With Iguana DOG!!!
★★★★★
Jesse was friendly, knowledgeable and was very helpful with a group of semi-newbies to this type of fishing. I’m not sure what other activities Jesse is involved in but I think he is a budding stand up comedian as well. We had three previous trips cancelled before Jesse jumped in at the last minute to save the day. Thank you Jesse
Ken O. | August 6, 2026

Trip: Fort Myers Beach Local Captain.

Punta Gorda Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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What's Biting in Punta Gorda

Top Fishing Trips in Punta Gorda

Flats & Back Country Shallows

Back Bay Fishing

Fort Myers/Sanibel Inshore 21’boat

10hr Offshore Fishing

Fishing Backwater (No Waves)

18-20hr Deep Drop

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