Rotonda West Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Rotonda West

Bobby Ferrero
Placida, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

The Redfish, sheepshead, and trout bite has been great the last two weeks. They're eating live shrimp. 20-40 fish days have been common.

Bobby Ferrero Placida, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

The Redfish, sheepshead, and trout bite has been great the last two weeks. They're eating live shrimp. 20-40 fish days have been common.

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Michael Manis
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

The fish of winter, the spotted sea trout

Michael Manis Punta Gorda, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

The fish of winter, the spotted sea trout

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Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

8 different species today 👍... would guess 40ish fish

Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters Punta Gorda, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

8 different species today 👍... would guess 40ish fish

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Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Tim Cornish with Cornhusker Charters Punta Gorda, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

.. but we wacked the hell outta the almaco jacks, had 3 huge fish that kept breaking 150# steal leader 😳 on biggest rods i got... funny part was his wife said i don't fish, I'm like well u got on the wrong boat for that, i handed her a rod and she wound up catching more fish than anyone else that day and by the end of the day she was talking about buying a boat 🤣
...but actually got along so well with em we went golfing the next day

18-inch mangrove snapper!!! 👍

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Marc Laurin
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Winter is in the air! Pompano are on the flats along with trout and jacks and a few flounder, and sheepshead are on the rocks and nearshore reefs. Itâs a great time to get out and put some meat in the cooler .

Marc Laurin Sarasota, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Vasiliy Obukhov
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Right now we are catching a lot of Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Cobia.

Vasiliy Obukhov Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Right now we are catching a lot of Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Cobia.

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Andy Santana
Bokeelia, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Sheepshead bite has been really good and will only get better as these cold fronts move in. Targeting them near structure, pilings, rock pilings along the beaches. Using small prices of shrimp on a 1/0 circle hook and a pinch weight.

Andy Santana Bokeelia, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

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Eric Ogden
Charlotte Harbor, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Been getting some good black drum. Bow fishing's been pretty good the days we can get out between the front

Eric Ogden Charlotte Harbor, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Been getting some good black drum. Bow fishing's been pretty good the days we can get out between the front

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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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