Marco Island Weather Forecast

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Steve Gould

Steve G.
Marco Island, Florida
Reported 2 days ago

Been out everyday. Now is the time for huge snook. Sharks, Goliath grouper and tarpon are easy to catch right now. The bite will stay that way for a while.
Steve Gould
Steve G. Marco Island, Florida Reported 2 days ago
Been out everyday. Now is the time for huge snook. Sharks, Goliath grouper and tarpon are easy to catch right now. The bite will stay that way for a while.
Fishing in Naples, Florida
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Ariel A.
Loxahatchee, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

snook bite is on... biggens
Ariel Alejo
Ariel A. Loxahatchee, Florida Reported 1 week ago
snook bite is on...
biggens
Fishing in Chokoloskee, Florida
Fishing in Chokoloskee, Florida
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Robert M.
Bonita Springs, Florida
Reported 1 week ago

Last three trips have been solid, redfish bite is on and the nearshore Cobia, grouper, and permit bite has been amazing the last few weeks
Robert Marty
Robert M. Bonita Springs, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Last three trips have been solid, redfish bite is on and the nearshore Cobia, grouper, and permit bite has been amazing the last few weeks
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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Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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Tim Rushing

Tim R.
Naples, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago

Current Naples fishing report has the waters warming up into the mid 80s, the tarpon eating on the beaches, the reds and snapper eating in the magroves, and the snook getting packed in the passes for the summer spawn! Each trip we have been on in the last few weeks...
Tim Rushing
Tim R. Naples, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Current Naples fishing report has the waters warming up into the mid 80s, the tarpon eating on the beaches, the reds and snapper eating in the magroves, and the snook getting packed in the passes for the summer spawn!

Each trip we have been on in the last few weeks
has had been loaded with excitement and the chances to hook and catch the trophy of a lifetime.

The bait has shifted to mainly freshly netted pilchards, but everything is still eating shrimp.

In fact, if it's dinner you're after, and live well full of live shrimp will all but guarantee a fresh load of mangrove snapper at the cleaning table!

There's been lots of big redfish in the backcountry mangroves...some are too big to keep, but most are in the upper slot (size range we are allowed to keep 18-27") and they have been e as ting pilchards, cut chunks of mullet, and shrimp.

Their cousins, the black drum have been eating shrimp, pn the incoming tides, and crashing the snapper party.

This is the ti.e of year that offers the chance to get the snook of a lifetime...the big snook are active, hungry, and eating pilchards as they prepare for the very spawning season that starts in June. They can range from small ones in the low 20s, to mid 40 inch monsters that rip drags, and totally test our nerves and skills as they use every piece of structure in the area to break the line, as they try to break our hearts.

The giant tarpon are all over the way morning beaches, back bays, and passes. The big sharks are in the back bays, and off the beaches, and both are ready to test your strength and resolve
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
Fishing in Naples, Florida
Fishing in Naples, Florida
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Robert F.
Naples, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago

There are big drum in big schools up to 100s of them. You can find them in 4ft of water and sight cast them. Now this time of year. We saw a school today kicking up mud look for crabs and were marking them on side scan on the lowrance...
Robert Forte
Robert F. Naples, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
There are big drum in big schools up to 100s of them. You can find them in 4ft of water and sight cast them. Now this time of year. We saw a school today kicking up mud look for crabs and were marking them on side scan on the lowrance but it was 15ft deep with current so harder to get a bait directly in front of them.
Also Goliath grouper from end of January. The water behind the people was so calm that was 7 miles offshore at a whopping 11ft deep
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Robert F.
Naples, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago

Black drum have been around
Robert Forte
Robert F. Naples, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Black drum have been around
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Steve Gould

Steve G.
Marco Island, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

The last three weeks have been amazing with hundred percent on Tarpon and big sharks.
Steve Gould
Steve G. Marco Island, Florida Reported 1 month ago
The last three weeks have been amazing with hundred percent on Tarpon and big sharks.
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Tim Rushing

Tim R.
Naples, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

Big snook, redfish, sharks, and tarpon highlight the current fishing report. As we get into middle April, the fishing has been heating up weekly and becoming outstanding. With the water finally back firmly in the 70s and close to 80 degrees, the bait is plentiful. Lots of quality mangrove snapper,...
Tim Rushing
Tim R. Naples, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Big snook, redfish, sharks, and tarpon highlight the current fishing report. As we get into middle April, the fishing has been heating up weekly and becoming outstanding. With the water finally back firmly in the 70s and close to 80 degrees, the bait is plentiful. Lots of quality mangrove snapper, big jack crevalle, and sheepshead are also bring smiles, and pulling drags!

With plentiful bait comes big snook. We are hooking at least one really big fish on every trip, and on most trips we are hammering the mid size, and smaller snook. to put it into perspective, in terms of freshwater fishing back home for many folks, its like catching a dozen 2 – 3 pound bass or walleye, that fight twice as hard, with the opportunity to catch a huge one.

The big redfish have also been gobbling up bait bending rods, and ripping drags right along with the snook. We haven’t been doing anything specific for the redfish, they are just on the move with the warming water and the oncoming burst of life the water brings every spring and early summer. This time of year, the big reds seem to be in the same spots as the big snook, which adds to the intrigue when you see a huge boil and hear that drag start squealing.
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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Fishing in Naples, Florida
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Recent Marco Island Reviews

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    Had a great trip with Captain Tim. It was clear that he has vast experience with the local waters. He’s a pro!

    Kevin B. | May 22, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Adventure Starts Here

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    Michael R. | May 18, 2026

    Trip: Morning 2,4,or 8 Hour Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Dominic was our captain. We had a wonderful time and caught a number and a variety of fish. I have a difficult time walking and getting out of the boat. Dom soent at least an additional 2 hours for my brother to locate a wheelchair and get me back on the dock. A true professional is Dominic!!

    Tom P. | May 11, 2026

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Trip – Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Best fishing trip everrrrrrr! we got 9 snappers that we could bring home and eat! Besides those we could keep, we got countless amounts of small snappers we won a Guinness world record for the smallest snapper in our family history. Plus, we caught and released 3 catfish and a jellyfish! Thank you Captain Tim! (From the birthday boy :))

    Kenta Y. | May 10, 2026

    Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast at the tour Captain Tim gave us. He was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. My youngest son told me what he would want for his birthday was a tour by him again!

    Kenta Y. | May 3, 2026

    Trip: Red Hot! 🔥 Let's Go Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    Ty was great ,we wanted a day on the water and he provided exactly that. We highly recommend and will definitely have Ty capt us around next time we're in the area !

    Matthew L. | April 20, 2026

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    Excellent fishing trip! Tim was great at explaining things to us and provided a great experience. Would definitely recommend!

    Bill B. | April 16, 2026

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    Tyler is probably the best guide my wife and I have ever had. He was very attentive. He knew where the fish were and he was right there with bait or to get us un snagged or to help us pull in the big one you can’t go wrong with Tyler I promise.

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