Matlacha Pass Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Drew Underwood
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 day ago

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

Drew Underwood Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 day ago

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

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Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

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

Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

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

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Brandon Douberly
Bartow, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks 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...

Brandon Douberly Bartow, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

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Randy Frank
Saint James City, Florida
Reported: 1 month 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 Frank Saint James City, Florida Reported: 1 month 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 Underwood
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

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

Drew Underwood Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 month 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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Logan Hawthorne
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Got a monitor lizard!

Logan Hawthorne Cape Coral, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Got a monitor lizard!

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Justin Richards
Fort Myers, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Spring time fishing is firing up with big schools of snook and redfish showing up

Justin Richards Fort Myers, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Spring time fishing is firing up with big schools of snook and redfish showing up

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Jesse Calhoun
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Tons of action, plenty for dinner. Fun exciting variety of fish around

Jesse Calhoun Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Tons of action, plenty for dinner. Fun exciting variety of fish around

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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
★★★★★
James is the man! He knew right where the fish would be. He was also great with our kids helping them and teaching them the ways, especially with our young daughter who beat us all. Both kids had a blast. Our family had a great time! We will definitely be going out with you againa. Thanks again, James!
Donald S. | August 11, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We had a phenomenal experience with James! He was knowledgeable and funny with a clean boat and excellent fishing equipment. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tammy P. | July 19, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
James was great and put us on the fish right away. Knowledgeable and friendly, our family had a great time.
Brandon C. | March 21, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great day on the water!! James was very kind and very helpful. We enjoyed it so much we were glad we booked 2 fishing days with him! Thank you so much! Your a part of our families memories here in Fort Meyer The Roers
Beth R. | March 12, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Amazing 2 days of fishing with Captain James! He is pleasant, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. He worked hard for us both days! I would highly recommend fishing with him! Thanks James. All the best to you our new friend! The Roers family
Beth R. | March 12, 2025

Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Al was great got us on Fish!!!
Brian V. | March 12, 2025

Trip: 4 Hour Inshore

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