Fort Myers Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Fort Myers Beach

Jon Fetter
Jon F.
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.
Jon Fetter
Jon F. 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 M.
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.
Victor Medico
Victor M. 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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Dylan H.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great. Snook, snapper, and grouper are biting on pilchards and pinfish. Weather conditions are good and sunny!
Dylan Hood
Dylan H. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great. Snook, snapper, and grouper are biting on pilchards and pinfish. Weather conditions are good and sunny!
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Jon Fetter
Jon F.
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.
Jon Fetter
Jon F. 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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John M.
Naples, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
High seas have caused a lot of schedule changes and made fishing challenging. The Mahi bite has cooled as the wind and seas have blown the weed lines apart and trolling is picking up bits and pieces of grass. Our best luck has been finding patches of grass and chumming them to see if any mahi are lurking around.
John Minerva
John M. Naples, Florida Reported 3 years ago
High seas have caused a lot of schedule changes and made fishing challenging. The Mahi bite has cooled as the wind and seas have blown the weed lines apart and trolling is picking up bits and pieces of grass. Our best luck has been finding patches of grass and chumming them to see if any mahi are lurking around.
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Naples, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Naples, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Naples, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Naples, Florida
Mahi Mahi / Dorado fishing in Naples, Florida
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Dylan H.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
A lot of snapper and snook right now.
Snapper we can keep and they have to be 10" to keep and we have been limiting out almost every day.
Dylan Hood
Dylan H. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 4 years ago
A lot of snapper and snook right now.
Snapper we can keep and they have to be 10" to keep and we have been limiting out almost every day.
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Snook fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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John M.
Naples, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Mahi bite has been good
John Minerva
John M. Naples, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Mahi bite has been good
Blackfin Tuna fishing in Naples, Florida
Blackfin Tuna fishing in Naples, Florida
Blackfin Tuna fishing in Naples, Florida
Blackfin Tuna fishing in Naples, Florida
Blackfin Tuna fishing in Naples, Florida
Blackfin Tuna fishing in Naples, Florida
Blackfin Tuna fishing in Naples, Florida
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    The guide was great good guy Kids had a blast

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    James was very professional & patient. Water conditions were not ideal due to previous day's storms but we had a great time, landed a Snook, & enough Mangrove Snapper for a great evening meal. Mike H.

    Mike H. | July 11, 2026

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    Austin C. | July 11, 2026

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    James was very knowledgeable about the fish we were trying to catch! Really had a great time caught many fish right off the bat. He also cleaned them all so we could est them. Thank you keep up the good work!

    Daniel L. | July 9, 2026

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    Kylie J. | July 9, 2026

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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re thinking about booking a fishing charter, stop thinking and book with Captain James! Three of us hit the water expecting a good day—but we got an unforgettable one. We reeled in mangrove snapper, battled sharks, and hooked into tarpon! The rods stayed bent, the laughs never stopped, and Captain James knew exactly where to put us on the fish. Professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated to making sure everyone has an amazing time. Whether you’re chasing a trophy catch or just making memories with friends and family, Captain James is the one to call. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended!

    Alex E. | July 8, 2026

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    Dylan T. | July 4, 2026

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    Had a great time. Lots of action. Captain was helpful with our young men and took time to teach them. 13 different species of fish!

    James A. | June 29, 2026

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    We met James at the dock and he was all ready to go. We hooked up on some nice snook within minutes of leaving the dock. It was a great day. He is very professional, knowledgeable and did everything he could to make our trip enjoyable. We highly recommend him and look forward to another visit!

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