Rotonda West Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Rotonda West

Gil Coombes
Fort Pierce, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

This has been the hottest boat out of Fort Pierce. Mahi have shown up as well as Blackfin Tuna. Sails are also being caught. Bottom fishing has been fire for Jumbo Lane Snapper, Cobia and Triggerfish.

Gil Coombes Fort Pierce, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Steven Herich
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Here's some pictures from yesterday and Saturday. We're in season now and looking for my first CE client for 2025. Any help is of course appreciated. 😂🎣🏖️

Steven Herich Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Here's some pictures from yesterday and Saturday. We're in season now and looking for my first CE client for 2025. Any help is of course appreciated. 😂🎣🏖️

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Daniel Medina
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Nearshore fishing has been good with big sheepshead, black drums and more. Offshore on the 10 hr trips, seeing big red grouper and other bottom dwellers. In the quad pic, that's a black drum. The others are pretty much all big red grouper.

Daniel Medina Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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James Goodman
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sheepshead said bite has been phenomenal using live shrimp and fiddler crabs pitching on mangroves and oyster bars in 2 to 4 ft of water higher tides have been better than low tides especially midday.

James Goodman Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Cold water fishing!! We've been using shrimp for the last month now and the crustacean crushers are chewing good! Plenty of eating fish for our guests plus some fun catch and release groupers. Spring is right around the corner as pilchards are beginning to show up and we will be...

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Things seem to be finally warming up a little and the redfish, sheepshead and trout have been loving it. We even were able to find a few snook.

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Things seem to be finally warming up a little and the redfish, sheepshead and trout have been loving it. We even were able to find a few snook.

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Gil Coombes
Fort Pierce, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Some of the biggest Blackfin Tuna we've seen in years. All taken on a new proto type lure that was designed by Mahi Maniacs lures here in South Florida. Our clients went 4 for 12 on these hogs.

Gil Coombes Fort Pierce, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Some of the biggest Blackfin Tuna we've seen in years. All taken on a new proto type lure that was designed by Mahi Maniacs lures here in South Florida. Our clients went 4 for 12 on these hogs.

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Darius Kirschner
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

After catching about a dozen snook and a few smaller redfish, I told this angler that the big one is coming. On his next cast after releasing an average sized snook, he got the bite we were looking for. With big head shakes and hard fast runs, I knew this...

Darius Kirschner Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 year 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
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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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