Rookery Bay Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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

It's super easy to have fun on the water these days.

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

It's super easy to have fun on the water these days.

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Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The March rush is here and we're fishing hard every day. We're on our transition into spring and good things are happening both inshore and offshore. Water temps have been on the rise which has led to increased activity with numerous different species. The bite with live pilchards has been...

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Perry Bedell with On a Mission Fishing Charters Naples, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The March rush is here and we're fishing hard every day. We're on our transition into spring and good things are happening both inshore and offshore. Water temps have been on the rise which has led to increased activity with numerous different species. The bite with live pilchards has been picking up nicely in the backcountry. Snook, Redfish and jacks have been steady on all of our trips back there. There have some still been some winter time fish hanging around on the cooler mornings which have been nice for those seeking a meal. Sheepshead fishing has been very solid in the mornings with some Trout mixed in which have led to some great meals. Our offshore fishery is right on track and everything is showing up like clockwork. Big schools of Permit have been showing up and they've been complying nicely. We also will typically get a few shots at some Cobia while we're Permit fishing. There are also massive schools of Baracudas around as well which are always fun and have been eating artificals nicely. Further offshore there is a great snapper bite with other good action on the wrecks. Amber jacks, Jack crevalles, Cobia, Sharks, Baracudas, and Goliaths have been very steady. Our fishery will only get better from here on out as we progress further into spring. Our March calendars are basically almost full with a couple halfdays available here and there. April is beginning to fill up nicely as well. Spring yields some of the best charters of the whole year! Don't miss your opportunity to experience it.

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Phil Haley
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Awesome Amber, Jack grouper, snapper and barracudas awesome chips.

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Phil Haley Naples, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Awesome Amber, Jack grouper, snapper and barracudas awesome chips.

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

Action hasn't stopped with the chilli weather

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

Action hasn't stopped with the chilli weather

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Tim Rushing
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The water temperatures are cold and the fishing is hot! Fishermen of all ages and skill levels are having a blast deep in the Naples Backcountry bouncing jigs, and freelining live shrimp to hungry seatrout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, snook, mangrove snapper, jack crevalle, ladyfish and its common to catch...

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Tim Rushing Naples, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The water temperatures are cold and the fishing is hot! Fishermen of all ages and skill levels are having a blast deep in the Naples Backcountry bouncing jigs, and freelining live shrimp to hungry seatrout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, snook, mangrove snapper, jack crevalle, ladyfish and its common to catch 50 plus fish in a 4 hour charter. Pick a date that works and let's go catch some fish!

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Phil Haley
Naples, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Snuck red tarpon goliath grouper all are biting good. Come on down to Naples, Florida and get you some took my grandson Fishing got his first snook and redfish and goliath grouper three off the bucket list come fishing in Florida and you won't regret it.

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Phil Haley Naples, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Snuck red tarpon goliath grouper all are biting good. Come on down to Naples, Florida and get you some took my grandson Fishing got his first snook and redfish and goliath grouper three off the bucket list come fishing in Florida and you won't regret it.

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

Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day

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

Storms are gone, fish are here. Action all day every day

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

Lots of redfish lots of sharks Lots of redfish lots of sharks

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

Lots of redfish lots of sharks

Lots of redfish lots of sharks

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