Saint James City Weather Forecast
Fishing reports straight from our guides in Saint James City
They wore out the fish!
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Fishing has been great! Plenty of good redfish around and the snook and trout bite has also been steady!
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October is usually one of the hottest months
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Jake wanted to catch his first grouper (that wasn't a Goliath) and we got him on 2 red grouper and 3 gag grouper all out of season so released for an inshore slam today
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From the backwaters to the bridges, mangroves, oyster bars, grass flats, and nearshore wrecks... Boca Grande, Florida has it all!
Whether you're chasing snook, redfish, tarpon, or just looking for an unforgettable day on the water, there's always something biting here in Southwest Florida!
• Come experience it for yourself with
SWFL Fishing Charters!
Whether you're chasing snook, redfish, tarpon, or just looking for an unforgettable day on the water, there's always something biting here in Southwest Florida!
• Come experience it for yourself with
SWFL Fishing Charters!
Whether you're chasing snook, redfish, tarpon, or just looking for an unforgettable day on the water, there's always something biting here in Southwest Florida!
• Come experience it for yourself with
SWFL Fishing Charters!
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Fishing around Pine Island/Matlacha/Sanibel has been heating up with these slightly cooler temperatures as we transition into fall. The delayed rainy season can make dialing in conditions on the water a little tricky but with the right tide and some sun you can definitely find the fish.
Schools of redfish have been popping up all over the sound, as well as jacks and the snook are coming back in to head to their winter haunts so sight fishing them in skinny water is a blast right now.
Schools of redfish have been popping up all over the sound, as well as jacks and the snook are coming back in to head to their winter haunts so sight fishing them in skinny water is a blast right now.
Schools of redfish have been popping up all over the sound, as well as jacks and the snook are coming back in to head to their winter haunts so sight fishing them in skinny water is a blast right now.
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Redfishing has been on fire this time of year they start to school up in big schools of them and we been crushing them and the snook and snapper as well as trout
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The fishing has been great the past few weeks! The water is cooling and the fish are chewing. Now is a great time to cast a line and make some memories. The redfish are eating shrimp tipped jig heads or shrimp under floats along oyster bars and mangrove islands. We are also picking up plenty of mangrove snapper with this set-up.
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Fishing has been great. Redfish are in thick and still some nice snook being landed aswell
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7/29/26 - We only got maybe an hour of fishing in because the storms came quick, but here's a nice flounder we caught
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Target Species
- Get it while it's HOT!
- This species is in play.
- You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
- Couldn't tell ya! (no data)
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Recent Saint James City Reviews
★★★★★
6/5 stars. Amazing experience, wonderful guide. Badass dog. Brought home a trophy and my son got to have a one of kind experience. Logan is as good as it gets.
Christopher S. | November 1, 2026
★★★★★
Awesome trip in every aspect. Logan is a top notch guide, not only does he provide an incredible hunt, but he’s one of the most personable guides I’ve ever met which really makes the experience feel like hunting with friends. From the top of the line equipment, to his dog Kona being one of the best behaved and responsive retrievers, he’s the only guide you should book with.
Ken B. | October 29, 2026
★★★★★
My guest and I had a great time fishing yesterday. Tim made the trip a great experience.
Jaime R. | October 27, 2026
★★★★★
Was a perfect trip. James work very professional. Thanks Urs, Hugo and Yvette
Urs P. | October 23, 2026
★★★★★
Drew is a great captain. We tried for some larger snook, got a couple big ones on the line, but due to user error didn’t get them in the boat. We also got some snapper, trout, lady, cat and some other small ones. He was at the ramp early with fresh caught bait. He shared stores and we made good friends with him before we left.
Kristopher K. | October 15, 2026
★★★★★
Fantastic experience! Captain was extremely accommodating. Tons of Action and a nice bag of game to take home and eat.. top notch equipment the guns are real deal too of line. We’ve been coming to Estero 1-2 times a year for 10 years and so a trip every time and I’m glad I finally found someone I can book every year and have a great experience! Can’t say enough.
Bradley J. | October 15, 2026
★★★★★
Captain Tim is hands down one of the best charter captains you could ask for when it comes to inshore fishing! He knows the water like the back of his hand and has an incredible ability to know when and where the fish are going to be. He handled our group of six with ease, making sure everyone was taken care of, having a great time, and, most importantly, getting the opportunity to catch fish. Keeping six people fishing and having a successful trip is no easy task, but Captain Tim made it look effortless with his experience, knowledge, and professionalism. If you’re looking for a captain who knows his waters, puts you on the fish, and makes sure everyone has a memorable day on the water, Captain Tim is your guy! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an unforgettable inshore fishing experience!
Chong Y. | October 15, 2026
★★★★★
Great morning, found out dinner, avoided the wind d From the hurricane
Gabe N. | October 9, 2026
★★★★★
Had a great time with Brandon . He put us on the fish, and was knowledgeable about using the right techniques, and tackle. We also had fish to eat for the rest of our trip ! Thanks Brandon !!!!!
Ted B. | September 30, 2026
