Estero Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Estero Bay

Justin Richards
Justin R.
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Spring time fishing is firing up with big schools of snook and redfish showing up
Justin Richards
Justin R. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Spring time fishing is firing up with big schools of snook and redfish showing up
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
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Jesse Calhoun
Jesse C.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Tons of action, plenty for dinner. Fun exciting variety of fish around
Jesse Calhoun
Jesse C. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Tons of action, plenty for dinner. Fun exciting variety of fish around
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
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
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
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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Steve Gould
Steve G.
Marco Island, Florida
Reported 3 months ago
Goliath grouper and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.
Steve Gould
Steve G. Marco Island, Florida Reported 3 months ago
Goliath grouper and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
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Dalton Rybka
Dalton R.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Spring is here!
Dalton Rybka
Dalton R. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Spring is here!
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Logan Hawthorne
Logan H.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
The reds and sheep's have been stealing the show.
Logan Hawthorne
Logan H. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 4 months ago
The reds and sheep's have been stealing the show.
Fishing in Matlacha, Florida
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Robert F.
Naples, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Spring is kicking into full effect. Different species are showing up, such as Jack, black drum, redfish, trout, and more!
Robert Forte
Robert F. Naples, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Spring is kicking into full effect. Different species are showing up, such as Jack, black drum, redfish, trout, and more!
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
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Perry Bedell
Perry B.
Naples, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
March is the true transition from winter into spring, and with it our fishery begins to come alive. What makes this time of year so special is the sheer range of species you can encounter. As water temperatures rise, opportunities expand both inshore and offshore, and the next few weeks are when things really start to happen.
Our inshore fishery will change dramatically by the end of this week. With a steady warming trend, we’ll shift from shrimp to live pilchards, opening the door to some of the best backcountry fishing of the year. Snook, Redfish, and juvenile Tarpon become...
Perry Bedell
Perry B. Naples, Florida Reported 4 months ago
March is the true transition from winter into spring, and with it our fishery begins to come alive. What makes this time of year so special is the sheer range of species you can encounter. As water temperatures rise, opportunities expand both inshore and offshore, and the next few weeks are when things really start to happen.
Our inshore fishery will change dramatically by the end of this week. With a steady warming trend, we’ll shift from shrimp to live pilchards, opening the door to some of the best backcountry fishing of the year. Snook, Redfish, and juvenile Tarpon become
increasingly active as they push back into the shallows after winter, making for exciting, visual fishing in calm conditions.
Offshore has already been stellar and is only getting better. Hundreds of permits have shown up early this season, along with plenty of barracudas and amberjacks to pull on. We’ve been feeding the AJs flies and artificials, creating some epic topwater eats. Cobia should begin to show soon, another strong kingfish run is upon us, and the snapper bite has been phenomenal. This time of year, we can chum them up near the surface—a bonus when we’re already surrounded by action, and they make for incredible table fare.
As we move into April, all eyes turn toward the arrival of the silver king. Tarpon and Permit will be our primary targets throughout the spring and into early summer.
March is already nearly full and April isn’t far behind. We’re looking forward to an epic spring with our clients—feel free to reach out with any questions about upcoming trips.
Happy fishing
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
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Steve Gould
Steve G.
Marco Island, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
Permit and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.
Steve Gould
Steve G. Marco Island, Florida Reported 4 months ago
Permit and tarpon are going really well. Lots of action.
Fishing in Marco Island, Florida
Fishing in Marco Island, Florida
Fishing in Marco Island, Florida
Fishing in Marco Island, Florida
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Dalton Rybka
Dalton R.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported 4 months ago
The sheepshead and trout fishing has been great after these cold fronts, surprised to see snook still eating with 57 degree water temp
Dalton Rybka
Dalton R. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 4 months ago
The sheepshead and trout fishing has been great after these cold fronts, surprised to see snook still eating with 57 degree water temp
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Mike Wagner
Mike W.
Chicago, Illinois
Reported 4 months ago
The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in

Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're unsure what it'll bring. The Boat will be grounded for offshore for a couple days at least
Mike Wagner
Mike W. Chicago, Illinois Reported 4 months ago
The inshore bite has been slow, but it's starting to heat up with the warm weather coming in

Offshore the water clarity has affected the conditions for the last couple weeks, but we're now finally getting the water clear that were used to the wind has kicked up so we're unsure what it'll bring. The Boat will be grounded for offshore for a couple days at least
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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