Pine Island Sound Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Pine Island Sound

Dalton Rybka
Dalton R.
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Reported 6 days ago
Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!
Dalton Rybka
Dalton R. Fort Myers Beach, Florida Reported 6 days ago
Snook, trout and redfish have been biting great!
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers, Florida
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Tim Rushing
Tim R.
Naples, Florida
Reported 6 days ago
As we head into July and the full heat of summertime, the water is hot, and the fishing is responding accordingly.

The bait is still small, but the mangrove snapper love it, and you never know what else is gonna eat it in the mangroves. We have chances at funsized tarpon, snook, redfish, jacks, ladyfish and the list goes on.

When we focus on big fish, we use big bait, and in the warm water, freshly cut chunks of big bait will out fish the live ones. Big snook and redfish are lazy this time of the year, and prefer...
Tim Rushing
Tim R. Naples, Florida Reported 6 days ago
As we head into July and the full heat of summertime, the water is hot, and the fishing is responding accordingly.

The bait is still small, but the mangrove snapper love it, and you never know what else is gonna eat it in the mangroves. We have chances at funsized tarpon, snook, redfish, jacks, ladyfish and the list goes on.

When we focus on big fish, we use big bait, and in the warm water, freshly cut chunks of big bait will out fish the live ones. Big snook and redfish are lazy this time of the year, and prefer
to sit back in their shady mangrove lined hiding places and slurp it up!

Big sharks are all over the back country. A freshly cut bloody bait usually won't last very long in the warm waters. Toss one out, and an outrageous drag ripping battle is sure to follow suit.

Whether you want to eat fresh snapper, battle snook, reds, tarpon, or get in the ring with a big bull or lemon shark, July is ready to provide the challenge.
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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Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!
Christopher LeDrew
Christopher L. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Shark charters have been heating up and offshore bite has been on fire!
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
Fishing in Cape Coral, Florida
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Logan Hawthorne
Logan H.
Cape Coral, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Great snapper and permit bite
Logan Hawthorne
Logan H. Cape Coral, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Great snapper and permit bite
Fishing in Matlacha, Florida
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Michael Castaldi
Michael C.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing has been good before it gets to hot once the afternoon hits the fish have been a little slower so if a trip is to be booked I'd definitely recommend a morning or night trip
Michael Castaldi
Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
Fishing has been good before it gets to hot once the afternoon hits the fish have been a little slower so if a trip is to be booked I'd definitely recommend a morning or night trip
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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Robert Marty
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 Marty
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
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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John Perry
John P.
Placida, Florida
Reported 4 weeks ago
Pulley ridge bite is on fire.
John Perry
John P. Placida, Florida Reported 4 weeks ago
Pulley ridge bite is on fire.
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
Fishing in Placida, Florida
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Tim Rushing
Tim R.
Naples, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Naples Inshore Report for the first 2 weeks of June has been a been a mixture of great fishing, great eating, and refreshing rains! For anyone wanting to get a mess of fish for the table, we have been skipping shrimp and small pilchards in the mangroves for mangrove snapper. It hasn't been uncommon to get 30 fish in a trip that we could sort through for 10-15 to bring home. Redfish, snook, trout and jack crevalle are mixed in these catches.

For those fishermen into catching bigger spirtier fish, the big snook and big redfish are eating the bigger...
Tim Rushing
Tim R. Naples, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Naples Inshore Report for the first 2 weeks of June has been a been a mixture of great fishing, great eating, and refreshing rains! For anyone wanting to get a mess of fish for the table, we have been skipping shrimp and small pilchards in the mangroves for mangrove snapper. It hasn't been uncommon to get 30 fish in a trip that we could sort through for 10-15 to bring home. Redfish, snook, trout and jack crevalle are mixed in these catches.

For those fishermen into catching bigger spirtier fish, the big snook and big redfish are eating the bigger
baits, and cut baits in the mangroves, and around all the passes. There are some true trophy fish to be caught, but remember, snook are out of season, and any redfish must be under 27 inches to be a keeper.

For the pure sportsman, tarpon and sharks you d out, perhaps, the best month of the year to catch the trophy of a lifetime.

So if you wanna eaten, or just catch em, set up a trip and let's go get em!
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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Paul Halasz
Paul H.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 month ago
Tarpon season is in full swing here in Boca Grande, and June is always one of the best months to chase the Silver King. The fish are here in good numbers, and they’ve been aggressive and ready to eat.

We’ve been seeing plenty of opportunities and some incredible battles on the water. If a tarpon has been on your bucket list, now is the time to make it happen.

I still have a few dates available in June. Reach out to book your trip and experience one of Florida’s most exciting fisheries before the season slips away.
Paul Halasz
Paul H. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 month ago
Tarpon season is in full swing here in Boca Grande, and June is always one of the best months to chase the Silver King. The fish are here in good numbers, and they’ve been aggressive and ready to eat.

We’ve been seeing plenty of opportunities and some incredible battles on the water. If a tarpon has been on your bucket list, now is the time to make it happen.

I still have a few dates available in June. Reach out to book your trip and experience one of Florida’s most exciting fisheries before the season slips away.
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Steve Gould
Steve G.
Marco Island, Florida
Reported 1 month 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 1 month 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.
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Recent Pine Island Sound Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing fishing experience with Captain Paul. We caught fish, and he taught us several fishing techniques. We even saw manatees and a stingray! We had a wonderful time. He also shared a lot of interesting information about the area. He’s super friendly, and we highly recommend him. At the end of our trip, he cleaned and filleted our catch, and we’re looking forward to enjoying it for dinner tonight!

    France A. | July 14, 2026

    Trip: SWFL Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip with Captain Bobby. He took us to 4 or 5 different spots, and plenty of fish at each spot. My grandson’s (7 and 10 years old) were fishing for the first time, and Captain Bobby was very patient and helpful with them. The trip exceeded our expectations!

    Steve R. | July 12, 2026

    Trip: Placida Inshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Logan was best fishing charter experience yet! He got us on fish quickly and was great getting my kids going and off catching snook. His equipment was well prepared, clean, and ready for the day. A few times we had doubles going and he was cool and collected even with the occasional snagged line. When it was time to take a break Logan took us to get the "Cheeseburger in Paradise" at Cabbage Key Inn. Then we headed back out for some trout and was able to score a couple keepers and our dinner problems were solved. Capt. Logan's music choice on the way out and way in was great for our family. We highly recommend Logan if you are looking to fish in Southwest Florida. We will be back, maybe for iguanas though.

    Keith K. | July 9, 2026

    Trip: 4 - 8 Hour Trips With Capt. Logan

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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

    Trip: Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

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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!

    Elizabeth L. | June 27, 2026

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    Great trip James is very knowledgeable of the area definitely would recommend

    Joel C. | June 24, 2026

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    Captain Ethan was friendly, family oriented, and extremely helpful. Overall we had a great experience fishing and seeing dolphins and manatees! I look forward to booking an all day trip in 2028 with Captain Ethan!

    Ryan B. | June 23, 2026

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    Josh M. | June 22, 2026

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    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

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