Charlotte Harbor Weather Forecast

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Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O.
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported 1 day ago
Hogfish, mangroves, grunts and gag grouper on fire right now
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 1 day ago
Hogfish, mangroves, grunts and gag grouper on fire right now
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 day ago
Last week got unexpectedly busy with lots of fish biting!
Snook are in their annual spawn and fortunately for me it takes place right off the beach 🏖️, my wheelhouse. The snook are big and hungry and the most effective method of targeting them is sight fishing large live baits 🎣. It's a blast and most charters don't do this because it would be difficult to chase from a boat. They don't often use the same baits that I use because it's not a standard bait you can buy and absolutely wreaks havoc on big snook. My style offers a...
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 day ago
Last week got unexpectedly busy with lots of fish biting!
Snook are in their annual spawn and fortunately for me it takes place right off the beach 🏖️, my wheelhouse. The snook are big and hungry and the most effective method of targeting them is sight fishing large live baits 🎣. It's a blast and most charters don't do this because it would be difficult to chase from a boat. They don't often use the same baits that I use because it's not a standard bait you can buy and absolutely wreaks havoc on big snook. My style offers a
unique and adventurous twist to guided fishing tours.
Other species like Seatrout, Black drum, Pompano, Sheepshead, whiting and ladyfish are also cooperating.
With the mid summer underway, I recommend getting out earlier like 8 or 8:30AM to beat the heat 🥵.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
It's hot, but the snook, trout and snappers fishing is staying productive.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 week ago
It's hot, but the snook, trout and snappers fishing is staying productive.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!
Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
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Logan Hawthorne
Logan H.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Great snapper and permit bite
Logan Hawthorne
Logan H. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Great snapper and permit bite
Fishing in Matlacha, Florida
Fishing in Matlacha, Florida
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Dustin Lambert
Dustin L.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Lots of snapper and tunas
Dustin Lambert
Dustin L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Lots of snapper and tunas
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Michael Castaldi
Michael C.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing has been good before it gets to hot once the afternoon hits the fish have been a little slower so if a trip is to be booked I'd definitely recommend a morning or night trip
Michael Castaldi
Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing has been good before it gets to hot once the afternoon hits the fish have been a little slower so if a trip is to be booked I'd definitely recommend a morning or night trip
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O.
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Hogfish biting pretty good, as well mangroves and grunts
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Hogfish biting pretty good, as well mangroves and grunts
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
We're catching from the beach 🏖️
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
We're catching from the beach 🏖️
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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John Perry
John P.
Placida, Florida
Reported 4 weeks ago
Pulley ridge bite is on fire.
John Perry
John P. Placida, Florida Reported 4 weeks ago
Pulley ridge bite is on fire.
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
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    Amazing trip with Captain Bobby. He took us to 4 or 5 different spots, and plenty of fish at each spot. My grandson’s (7 and 10 years old) were fishing for the first time, and Captain Bobby was very patient and helpful with them. The trip exceeded our expectations!

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    Leighton was an absolutely fantastic guide, and great person. He was super knowledgeable, resourceful, and patient on our trip. He helped us get on some of our first saltwater fish on the fly, and made it an enjoyable time while doing so! I would 100% book another trip with Leighton.

    Trevin N. | June 25, 2026

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    Mike was an excellent guide. Hardworking, patient, and has the know-how to put you on the fish. We had loads of premium bait and he knew exactly where the bait and fish would be. Great experience!!!

    Matt T. | June 18, 2026

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    Had a great time with Bobby today. My son and I were able to catch 20+ fish with a few keepers for lunch!

    Dan S. | June 1, 2026

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    Jameson L. | May 30, 2026

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    Leighton is the kind of man that everyone enjoys fishing with.with his vast knowledge of his home waters leighton constantly will put you on fish.his attitude could not be better.we highly recommend leighton for any fly fishing journey. Leighton will exceed your expectations as a killer guide but also you will gain a friend you will not regret it Sincerely a happy fly fishing couple from Utah.

    Kevin C. | May 22, 2026

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