Punta Gorda Weather Forecast

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Mike Wagner
Mike W.
Chicago, Illinois
Reported 6 months ago
The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in

Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're unsure what it'll bring. The Boat will be grounded for offshore for a couple days at least
Mike Wagner
Mike W. Chicago, Illinois Reported 6 months ago
The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in

Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're unsure what it'll bring. The Boat will be grounded for offshore for a couple days at least
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James W.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
The water is starting to warm up the fish have been very active this week
James Willis
James W. Port Charlotte, Florida Reported 6 months ago
The water is starting to warm up the fish have been very active this week
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
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James W.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
I've been stalking and sight fishing and Fishing the backcountry on negative tides. Been catching redfish in less than a foot of water.
James Willis
James W. Port Charlotte, Florida Reported 6 months ago
I've been stalking and sight fishing and Fishing the backcountry on negative tides. Been catching redfish in less than a foot of water.
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Drew Underwood
Drew U.
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
The sheepshead bite has been good using live shrimp on the bottom fishing docks, oyster bars, and deep mangrove shorelines.
Drew Underwood
Drew U. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 6 months ago
The sheepshead bite has been good using live shrimp on the bottom fishing docks, oyster bars, and deep mangrove shorelines.
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Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Brandon Douberly
Brandon D.
Bartow, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Sheepshead season is in full swing and despite the colder days and extra layers for a comfortable day on the water, we are loading the boat with delicious fish. Sheepshead crowd into our area this time of year for the spawn and they are hungry and need to fill up to get through the hard days of spawn. Alongside the sheepshead, we are catching many other species such as redfish, black drum and mangrove snapper. All very fun and very tasty species. Cold days or warm days we are keeping the rods bent and having a lot of fun on...
Brandon Douberly
Brandon D. Bartow, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Sheepshead season is in full swing and despite the colder days and extra layers for a comfortable day on the water, we are loading the boat with delicious fish. Sheepshead crowd into our area this time of year for the spawn and they are hungry and need to fill up to get through the hard days of spawn. Alongside the sheepshead, we are catching many other species such as redfish, black drum and mangrove snapper. All very fun and very tasty species. Cold days or warm days we are keeping the rods bent and having a lot of fun on the water with Floridaze.
Fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
Fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
Fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
Fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
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Fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
Fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
Fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
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Paul Halasz
Paul H.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Winter is here, and the bite is still producing nicely. Recent cold fronts have pushed fish into deeper holes and troughs, and they’re stacked up and feeding.

We’ve been finding consistent action around deeper creek mouths and structure, and the fish have been aggressive and hungry.

With warmer weather right around the corner, conditions are shaping up even better, and the bite should only improve from here. It’s a great time to get on the water and take advantage of these winter patterns before things really heat up.
Paul Halasz
Paul H. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Winter is here, and the bite is still producing nicely. Recent cold fronts have pushed fish into deeper holes and troughs, and they’re stacked up and feeding.

We’ve been finding consistent action around deeper creek mouths and structure, and the fish have been aggressive and hungry.

With warmer weather right around the corner, conditions are shaping up even better, and the bite should only improve from here. It’s a great time to get on the water and take advantage of these winter patterns before things really heat up.
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Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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Andy Santana
Andy S.
Bokeelia, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Cold weather brings out the tasty sheepshead! Fishing them under docks, and deep mangroves holes. Nearshore has been producing them as well in structures.

Small pieces of shrimp on a jig head does the trick.
Andy Santana
Andy S. Bokeelia, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Cold weather brings out the tasty sheepshead! Fishing them under docks, and deep mangroves holes. Nearshore has been producing them as well in structures.

Small pieces of shrimp on a jig head does the trick.
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Ray Moses
Ray M.
Sanibel, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Sheeps been on fire
Ray Moses
Ray M. Sanibel, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Sheeps been on fire
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Isaiah Torres
Isaiah T.
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Sheepshead bite has been insane
Isaiah Torres
Isaiah T. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Sheepshead bite has been insane
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Michael Castaldi
Michael C.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 6 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 Castaldi
Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 6 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
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Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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