Rotonda West Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Rotonda West

Ray Moses
Sanibel, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

Tarpon and sharks are on fire

Ray Moses Sanibel, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

Tarpon and sharks are on fire

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Summer is upon us in Sarasota Bay. Our customers are enjoying catching Snook, Redfish and Trout in and around New pass and Big Pass.

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Summer is upon us in Sarasota Bay. Our customers are enjoying catching Snook, Redfish and Trout in and around New pass and Big Pass.

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Dalton Bryant
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

The bite is firing up in pine island sound, the trout bite is amazing as always and the large schools or reds are showing up.

Dalton Bryant Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

The bite is firing up in pine island sound, the trout bite is amazing as always and the large schools or reds are showing up.

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Darius Kirschner
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Spring is in the air and snook, redfish, and trout fishing is on fire. As well as nearshore cobia , mackerel, snapper, and grouper

Darius Kirschner Sarasota, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Spring is in the air and snook, redfish, and trout fishing is on fire. As well as nearshore cobia , mackerel, snapper, and grouper

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Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

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

Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

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

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Dustin Lambert
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

The king bite has been good! Tuna Cobia and permit too

Dustin Lambert Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

The king bite has been good!
Tuna Cobia and permit too

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Dustin Lambert
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

The king bite has been good!

Dustin Lambert Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

The king bite has been good!

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Brandon Douberly
Bartow, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks 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...

Brandon Douberly Bartow, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

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★★★★★
It was a great experience especially for people like us from PA! Roland was great guide and very friendly and will go out of his way to make sure you get the fish and the iguanas! I I would recommend him for anybody else that wants the experience
Joey B. | April 27, 2026

Trip: Peacock Bass And Iguana Hunt Combo
★★★★★
Good time, perfect day. Capt Dalton moved around until we found fish. Highly recommended
Kevin S. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Fishing Thrills In Fort Myers
★★★★★
Highly recommend the iguana hunt. Had a great time. Will definitely book another hunt with Roland again.
Bill D. | April 24, 2026

Trip: Cape Coral Iguana Hunt
★★★★★
Knowledgeable & worked hard. Got a dozen snook despite wind & tough tide. Great tackle - good bait.
Drbob R. | April 23, 2026

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Inshore 21’boat
★★★★★
We had an absolutely incredible day with Captain Roland! From the moment we got on the boat, he was attentive, personable, and made us feel completely comfortable. He was especially wonderful with our 9-year-old son—taking the time to teach him, encourage him, and make sure he was having the best time. We caught more fish than we ever expected, and the entire experience was relaxed, fun, and memorable. There truly isn’t enough good we can say about this trip. We’re already looking forward to booking again with Captain Roland!
Candace M. | April 21, 2026

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral
★★★★★
Trip was a lot of fun and John did a great job hitting different spots for us to catch fish.
Chad C. | April 20, 2026

Trip: Nearshore Reef & Wreck Trips
★★★★★
Very enjoyable charter with over 20 hookups in 4 hours. We requested targeting snook, redfish and any other "filet and release" species. Snook and redfish were abundant although many were short they were a great fight. Highly recommend Captain Andy.
Bonnie K. | April 20, 2026

Trip: 4-8 Hours Inshore Trip
★★★★★
My wife, Carolina, and I, had a great time with Captain Steve! He showed us not only the techniques of catching fish on the West Coast, but also a great time and he is a great showman! Captain Steve definitely knows what he’s doing! We will be back!🙌🎣
Rafael P. | April 19, 2026

Trip: Beach Fishing: Family-Friendly
★★★★★
My wife and I recently booked an afternoon fishing trip with Jose. Jose was very personable and immediately set us at ease. He has a great sense of humor and we laughed throughout the afternoon. More importantly, we caught fish from the beginning of the trip to the end. Jose knows these waters and where to find them. We caught many species (spotted sea trout, sheepshead, redfish, snook, pinfish, a shark, and the elusive triple tail). The sea trout were the most plentiful and made an excellent meal. Thanks Jose for a fun afternoon. We will book again the next time we are in the area!!
Jim L. | April 16, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Fish And Fun
★★★★★
my two grandsons and I Iguana hunted with Logan and had a great time Logan is patient , knowlegeable of his hunting area . had lots of oppurtunities great fun and planning to go again next season
Bill B. | April 15, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunt With Iguana DOG!!!

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