Captiva Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Brandon Douberly
Bartow, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Brandon Douberly Bartow, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Our fishing is firing off in Pine Island Sound despite our stint of hurricanes over the last several weeks. unfortunately there is damage left in their wake but it isn’t affecting our fishery and we are open and welcome anyone wanting to get out and catch a bunch of great fish. In between storms we have been catching great redfish that are still schooling up in large numbers as we are in the middle of their spawning season. Snook season is also in full swing for another month and a half and when we break away from the schools of reds we’ve been catching plenty of snook. The slot fish have been getting the best of a few of my groups since the season started; these fish are strong and not an easy fight especially when hooked in the mangroves or other structures. Our trout are getting into a great size range, many of the fish we are catching are in that 15-19 inch range giving my anglers plenty of meat to bring home. This fishing should get better and better in the coming months, fall is a personal favorite time of the year to target big reds, snook, trout and sometimes we get the tarpon to play along as well. Come get on the fish with us, you’ll leave with awesome memories of a great fishing experience.

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Logan Hawthorne
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

No problem red bite is on fire right now

Logan Hawthorne Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

No problem red bite is on fire right now

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Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish lots of sharks Lots of redfish lots of sharks

Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish lots of sharks

Lots of redfish lots of sharks

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Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish lots of sharks

Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Lots of redfish lots of sharks

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Brandon Douberly
Bartow, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Brandon Douberly Bartow, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fall is here and despite temperatures keeping pace with the typical summer heat we are seeing fall arrive in the form of an unbelievable fish bite. The fall months in southwest Florida is known for one of the greatest red drum fishing experiences found anywhere. These redfish are schooling up and eating everything in sight to prepare for their spawn season. These schools are mostly upper slot to over slot fish most measuring in the 30 inch range. We are finding an abundance of slot redfish around the mangrove islands as well along with plenty of great snook action. Our trout fishing is getting great as well, they are gaining size and we are starting to see the bigger slot fish arrive over the grass flats. Fall is one of the best times to fish the waters of Pine Island, the fish are feisty, water temps will be dropping and it’s only getting better from here on out.

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Mike Chandler
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Waters are clearing back up after the last hurricane, Goliath grouper are biting nearshore just off fort myers beach. Caught both these on our 4 hour 5 mile trips.

Mike Chandler Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Waters are clearing back up after the last hurricane, Goliath grouper are biting nearshore just off fort myers beach. Caught both these on our 4 hour 5 mile trips.

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Alex Kirby
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Gag season 2024

Alex Kirby Bradenton, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Gag season 2024

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Jack Swedberg
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Plenty of good Tarpon Snook and redfish

Jack Swedberg Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Plenty of good Tarpon Snook and redfish

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Al was great got us on Fish!!!
Brian V. | March 12, 2025

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