Matlacha Pass Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Dalton R.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Reported 5 days ago

Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!

Dalton R. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 5 days ago

Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!

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Christopher L.

Cape Coral, Florida

Reported 1 week ago

Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!

Christopher L. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 1 week ago

Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!

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Logan H.

Cape Coral, Florida

Reported 2 weeks ago

Great snapper and permit bite

Logan H. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago

Great snapper and permit bite

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Robert M.

Bonita Springs, Florida

Reported 3 weeks ago

The last few weeks have been pretty solid bite with plenty of snook around and the mangroves have been all over in the bay

Robert M. Bonita Springs, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago

The last few weeks have been pretty solid bite with plenty of snook around and the mangroves have been all over in the bay

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Robert M.

Bonita Springs, Florida

Reported 1 month 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 M. Bonita Springs, Florida Reported 1 month 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

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Drew U.

Fort Myers, Florida

Reported 2 months ago

These three snook are from today's 4-hour charter using pilchards sight fishing them in the mangroves

Drew U. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 2 months ago

These three snook are from today's 4-hour charter using pilchards sight fishing them in the mangroves

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Jesse C.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Been windy, some days better than others but plenty of action

Jesse C. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Been windy, some days better than others but plenty of action

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Brandon D.

Bartow, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

The fishing has been phenomenal lately, getting into our spring trends with higher tides and strong bite inshore. Snook, redfish, trout and tarpon have been the big targets along with Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, mangrove snapper and others. White bait is prevalent throughout the sound and that's what these predatory fish love to eat. Plenty of fun fights everyday fishing bar lines, grass flats and mangrove islands.

Brandon D. Bartow, Florida Reported 3 months ago

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Randy F.

Saint James City, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

Red Grouper bite has been spotty but good slabs when we find em..
Blankets for the ride out on those chilly Fla. mornings..

Randy F. Saint James City, Florida Reported 3 months ago

Red Grouper bite has been spotty but good slabs when we find em..
Blankets for the ride out on those chilly Fla. mornings..

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Drew U.

Fort Myers, Florida

Reported 3 months ago

The fishing has been great the best few weeks with the warming water. Pilchards and thread fans are the Bait of choice.

Drew U. Fort Myers, Florida Reported 3 months ago

The fishing has been great the best few weeks with the warming water. Pilchards and thread fans are the Bait of choice.

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Recent Matlacha Pass Reviews

★★★★★
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

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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!
Elizabeth L. | June 27, 2026

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great trip James is very knowledgeable of the area definitely would recommend
Joel C. | June 24, 2026

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
James was great!! We had an 8 and 5 year old kids with us. He was very accommodating and did great keeping them interested. Thank you!!
Brett B. | June 5, 2026

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Michael was great! Had a great day fishing!
Jameson L. | May 30, 2026

Trip: Charlotte Harbor Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
James was great for myself and my 3 sons! Caught some big fish and multiple species.
David L. | April 1, 2026

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
A GREAT day fishing with Captain Al! Ended up booking for the COLDEST day possible in January but Cap’n Al found protected spots with great returns. We all three caught a bunch of Reds, snook, snapper and sheepshead. Cap’n Al is super experienced and a great navigator..which is ideal when out in any waters. He is also calm, funny and patient, with a kind manner. Had great equipment and plenty of bait for us to lose while trying to entice the fish! The boat is terrific, clean and very well kept, a comfortable and safe platform to fish from, and took the chop very well. He also kindly filleted our keepers to ensure we had a perfect dinner when we got home! An excellent fishing adventure and we will certainly be going out with him again. Thanks Cap’n Al, for a wonderful day!
Karen D. | January 22, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Inshore
★★★★★
Excellent Guide. He knows the fishery very well. Made sure we caught fish. I highly recommend.
Russ B. | December 17, 2025

Trip: Charlotte Harbor Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Captain is a real professional!! We were on snook minutes from leaving the dock. We caught Red grouper, gag grouper, mangrove snapper and snook. My wife and I highly recommend Captain James.
Jack L. | November 15, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

Matlacha Pass Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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