Captiva Island Fishing Reports (February 2026)

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Christopher LeDrew
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Today's trip

Christopher LeDrew Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Today's trip

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Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

Cold snap over, bigger fish starting to eat again

Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

Cold snap over, bigger fish starting to eat again

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Drew Underwood
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 4 days ago

The sheepshead bite has been good using live shrimp on the bottom fishing docks, oyster bars, and deep mangrove shorelines.

Drew Underwood Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 4 days ago

The sheepshead bite has been good using live shrimp on the bottom fishing docks, oyster bars, and deep mangrove shorelines.

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Austin Metcalf
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!

Austin Metcalf Bradenton, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Still catching some convicts in the bay and hogfish when the weather gives us the opportunity to get out!

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Ray Moses
Sanibel, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Sheeps been on fire

Ray Moses Sanibel, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Sheeps been on fire

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Isaiah Torres
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Sheepshead bite has been insane

Isaiah Torres Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago

Sheepshead bite has been insane

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Austin Metcalf
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

It's winter time and shrimp fishing has been very productive for sheepshead, black drum, and redfish! But even with the water being freezing, sheepshead keep the action rolling! It gives all of the other species, like trout and snook, a break till it warms up!

Austin Metcalf Bradenton, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

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

The sheepshead bite has really kicked off with the arrival of the cold fronts! Tight lines and good time! Always!

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

The sheepshead bite has really kicked off with the arrival of the cold fronts! Tight lines and good time! Always!

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★★★★★
A GREAT day fishing with Captain Al! Ended up booking for the COLDEST day possible in January but Cap’n Al found protected spots with great returns. We all three caught a bunch of Reds, snook, snapper and sheepshead. Cap’n Al is super experienced and a great navigator..which is ideal when out in any waters. He is also calm, funny and patient, with a kind manner. Had great equipment and plenty of bait for us to lose while trying to entice the fish! The boat is terrific, clean and very well kept, a comfortable and safe platform to fish from, and took the chop very well. He also kindly filleted our keepers to ensure we had a perfect dinner when we got home! An excellent fishing adventure and we will certainly be going out with him again. Thanks Cap’n Al, for a wonderful day!
Karen D. | January 22, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Inshore
★★★★★
Captain is a real professional!! We were on snook minutes from leaving the dock. We caught Red grouper, gag grouper, mangrove snapper and snook. My wife and I highly recommend Captain James.
Jack L. | November 15, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain Ray was knowledgable about area and fishing spots. He was a great guy and a well trained captain. However, we paid for 5 people on a charter and only 2 - 3 poles were ever in the water. This was due to high chop but still somewhat disappointing. I would try captain Ray again.
Marc M. | August 12, 2025

Trip: Captiva And Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
James is the man! He knew right where the fish would be. He was also great with our kids helping them and teaching them the ways, especially with our young daughter who beat us all. Both kids had a blast. Our family had a great time! We will definitely be going out with you againa. Thanks again, James!
Donald S. | August 11, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We had a phenomenal experience with James! He was knowledgeable and funny with a clean boat and excellent fishing equipment. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tammy P. | July 19, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
My son and I had a great time with Roland. We did the Inshore charter and were catching fish from the first cast. Took home some nice speckled trout. Looking forward another charter with Roland.
Brian S. | June 3, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral
★★★★★
We recently have an awesome trip with Roland. He was extreamly patient with our Grand kids that were along. I would highly recommend this excursion to anyone. Jane
Jane N. | March 27, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Cape Coral
★★★★★
James was great and put us on the fish right away. Knowledgeable and friendly, our family had a great time.
Brandon C. | March 21, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great day on the water!! James was very kind and very helpful. We enjoyed it so much we were glad we booked 2 fishing days with him! Thank you so much! Your a part of our families memories here in Fort Meyer The Roers
Beth R. | March 12, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Amazing 2 days of fishing with Captain James! He is pleasant, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. He worked hard for us both days! I would highly recommend fishing with him! Thanks James. All the best to you our new friend! The Roers family
Beth R. | March 12, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

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