Saint James City Weather Forecast
Fishing reports straight from our guides in Saint James City
We've been under small craft advisory on and off for the last two weeks.
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Red Grouper bite has been spotty but good slabs when we find em..
Blankets for the ride out on those chilly Fla. mornings..
Blankets for the ride out on those chilly Fla. mornings..
Blankets for the ride out on those chilly Fla. mornings..
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8 miles off shore : trout were located in Alligator Creek.
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The fishing has been great the best few weeks with the warming water. Pilchards and thread fans are the Bait of choice.
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Starting to chase tarpon now
The harbor is still at 72°. The fish are fighting hard. They are big this year and a lot of them.
The harbor is still at 72°. The fish are fighting hard. They are big this year and a lot of them.
The harbor is still at 72°. The fish are fighting hard. They are big this year and a lot of them.
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This past week, the highlight for most trips, especially with the kids are the bonnethead sharks. Yesterday I believe we caught 10, and these young boys wanted nothing more than to see a shark. So how about 10?! Using light tackle with shrimp as bait, they put up a great fight and were great for the table as well!
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Got a monitor lizard!
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Spring time fishing is firing up with big schools of snook and redfish showing up
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Tons of action, plenty for dinner. Fun exciting variety of fish around
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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
