Punta Gorda Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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Naples, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Come catch some giant Tarpon. The bite is hot. Here are some pics to let you know how good the action is, catching some 83 inch Tarpon, beautiful giants.

Phil H. Naples, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Come catch some giant Tarpon. The bite is hot. Here are some pics to let you know how good the action is, catching some 83 inch Tarpon, beautiful giants.

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Michael C.

Punta Gorda, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Fishing has been on fire using live bait the water temperatures have had them going nuts and the boat can take up to 4 people very comfortably

Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Fishing has been on fire using live bait the water temperatures have had them going nuts and the boat can take up to 4 people very comfortably

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Leighton I.

Punta Gorda, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Tarpon !!! Snook in between

Leighton I. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Tarpon !!! Snook in between

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John P.

Placida, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

American red snapper opens June 1st.

John P. Placida, Florida Reported 3 months ago

American red snapper opens June 1st.

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Drew U.

Fort Myers, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

These three snook are from today's 4-hour charter using pilchards sight fishing them in the mangroves

Drew U. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 3 months ago

These three snook are from today's 4-hour charter using pilchards sight fishing them in the mangroves

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Ray M.

Sanibel, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Tarpon and sharks are on fire

Ray M. Sanibel, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Tarpon and sharks are on fire

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Jesse C.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Been windy, some days better than others but plenty of action

Jesse C. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Been windy, some days better than others but plenty of action

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Brandon D.

Bartow, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

The fishing has been phenomenal lately, getting into our spring trends with higher tides and strong bite inshore. Snook, redfish, trout and tarpon have been the big targets along with Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, mangrove snapper and others. White bait is prevalent throughout the sound and that's what these predatory fish love to eat. Plenty of fun fights everyday fishing bar lines, grass flats and mangrove islands.

Brandon D. Bartow, Florida Reported 4 months ago

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James W.

Port Charlotte, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

We've been under small craft advisory on and off for the last two weeks.

James W. Port Charlotte, Florida Reported 4 months ago

We've been under small craft advisory on and off for the last two weeks.

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Randy F.

Saint James City, Florida

Reported 4 months ago

Red Grouper bite has been spotty but good slabs when we find em..
Blankets for the ride out on those chilly Fla. mornings..

Randy F. Saint James City, Florida Reported 4 months ago

Red Grouper bite has been spotty but good slabs when we find em..
Blankets for the ride out on those chilly Fla. mornings..

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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

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Punta Gorda Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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