Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park Weather Forecast

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Jon Fetter
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The shallow water backbay fishing has been crazy good past week. The cooler air temps have really turned on the redfish bite! Shrimp under popping corks has been the go-to set-up and producing good numbers and slot size fish! Trout on the grass flats in 3-5 feet of water have...
Jon Fetter
Jon Fetter Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
The shallow water backbay fishing has been crazy good past week. The cooler air temps have really turned on the redfish bite! Shrimp under popping corks has been the go-to set-up and producing good numbers and slot size fish! Trout on the grass flats in 3-5 feet of water have been chewing shrimp topped jig heads under popping corks. There have been a few slot sized fish mixed in but most have been right under slot at 14 inches. There has also been some quality bait schools along the beaches which have led to some good snook fishing as well. October is a great month to get out and fish in SW Florida. Come and get you some and let's bend some rods!
Redfish Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Doug Harris

Doug Harris
Loxahatchee, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Okeechobee bass fishing is picking up,with some bigger females showing up in the reeds and under mats,the peacock bass in the inland lakes and canals,took a hit with the cold weather, resulting in some fish kills,but overall,still a bunch of them.clown knife fish have been very active also,the speckled perch...
Doug Harris
Doug Harris Loxahatchee, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
Okeechobee bass fishing is picking up,with some bigger females showing up in the reeds and under mats,the peacock bass in the inland lakes and canals,took a hit with the cold weather, resulting in some fish kills,but overall,still a bunch of them.clown knife fish have been very active also,the speckled perch on okeechobee have been doing god,kinda hit and miss with the higher water the lakes holding,but if you find them,you can catch them!!
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Okeechobee, Florida
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Jon Fetter
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The inshore bite has been as hot as the temps here in SW Florida. The seatrout bite is crazy good around the grass flats in 3-5 feet of water. Shrimp under a popping cork is the ticket. There have been some quality redfish hanging around the mangrove edges and oyster...
Jon Fetter
Jon Fetter Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
The inshore bite has been as hot as the temps here in SW Florida. The seatrout bite is crazy good around the grass flats in 3-5 feet of water. Shrimp under a popping cork is the ticket. There have been some quality redfish hanging around the mangrove edges and oyster bars on higher water. Free lined pinfish or pins under a float will work best. Just remember to get out early to beat the heat as the bite has been over around 11 am.
Redfish fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Redfish fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Victor Medico

Victor Medico
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The redfish bite in the back bays of Southwest Florida is starting to pick up and will only get better through the end of October. Plenty of breeder snook can be found in the passes and along the beaches. Bait has been plentiful on the grass flats which is a...
Victor Medico
Victor Medico Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
The redfish bite in the back bays of Southwest Florida is starting to pick up and will only get better through the end of October. Plenty of breeder snook can be found in the passes and along the beaches. Bait has been plentiful on the grass flats which is a good place to work artificial lures for trout. Tarpon can still be found but time is running out on the 2022 season.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Bokeelia, Florida
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Jon Fetter
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing has been really good both inshore and nearshore. The shallow water bite has been good for spotted seatrout and ladyfish. Plenty of keeper seatrout. Mostly caught in shrimp under a popping cork. The nearshore shark fishing has been crazy good with both size and variety! Cut bait and...
Jon Fetter
Jon Fetter Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
The fishing has been really good both inshore and nearshore. The shallow water bite has been good for spotted seatrout and ladyfish. Plenty of keeper seatrout. Mostly caught in shrimp under a popping cork. The nearshore shark fishing has been crazy good with both size and variety! Cut bait and chumming is the key to getting them to feed.
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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    Jack L. | November 15, 2025

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    Brandon C. | March 21, 2025

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    Beth R. | March 12, 2025

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    Beth R. | March 12, 2025

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    Nancy D. | February 17, 2025

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    Amber M. | February 16, 2025

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    Mike C. | February 14, 2025

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