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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Myers

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Matlacha

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Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Fort Lauderdale

Night Time Inshore Tarpon & Snook

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Everything to Know About Booking a snook fishing charter

What are the best snook fishing charters?

Why should I book a snook fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 479 snook trips, and the most popular trips are Jupiter Snook & Tarpon guided by , Half Day Fort Lauderdale guided by , and Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 3996 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly snook guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly snook guides.

What types of snook fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for snook as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

How much do snook fishing charters cost?

Prices for snook can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,200, but the average price for a half day trip for snook is $668. The average price for a full day trip for snook is $966.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for snook fishing?

The most popular season for snook fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 32 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for snook and what are the bag limits for snook?

See here for more information on snook fishing licenses, snook bag limits, and fishing season regulations for snook. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right snook rules and regulations.

What is a Snook?

The common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) is a marine fish, also known as the sergeant fish or robalo. These nicknames actually come from outdated terminology from prior classification of the fish. The family of snook itself actually contains six species in the atlantic, and six in the Pacific.

They have a gray to golden coloration, with a distinctive black line running horizontally from their front to back, and bright yellow pelvic and caudal fins. Snook have a very sleek, slender body with a sloped forehead.

How big do Snook get?

Common snook can grow to over four feet long, but on average are only about one and a half feet long. Snook on the Atlantic coast tend to be larger than those in the gulf. However, Pacific snook will outweigh Atlantic snook any day. Females of both sides also tend to be larger than males.

What's the biggest Snook ever caught?

The IGFA all-tackle world record is a 53 pound, 10 ounce monster of a snook, caught by Gilbert Ponzi. It was caught in Parismina Ranch in Costa Rica, out of the Parismina River on October 18th, 1978.

Where is the best place to catch Snook?

Atlantic snook can be found both on the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico. On the Atlantic side, they can be found as far north as New York, and as far south as Rio. In the Gulf, they are mainly only seen along the coast of Florida and partially the coast of Texas, ranging from Corpus Christi to South Padre Island. Pacific snook can be caught as far north as Magdalena Bay in California, and as far south as Guatemala.

Florida is known as a hotspot for snook, as they are very abundant in that area. On the Gulf coast, some favorited spots are Cedar Key, Tampa Bay, and Charlotte Harbor, where as on the Atlantic side, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys are the best places to go.

Snook are known to be able to tolerate a wide variety of salinity levels, so you can find them in environments like riverine estuaries, mangrove forests, salt marshes, sea grass meadows, and nearshore reefs. They prefer warmer temperature in these waters, at least over 50 degrees as adults, and 60 degrees as juveniles.

When should I catch Snook?

As the water gets warmer, the further inshore snook will venture. This means that May through September are the best months to target them. They are most active in the early mornings and evenings, so be sure to head out at dawn and dusk, especially during a rising tide.

How do you catch Snook?

Snook can be caught with both with natural and artificial bait. If using natural, shrimp and small baitfish such as pinfish, mullet, menhaden, goggle eyes, and pilchards. Feather jigs with plastic worm tails or trolling plugs will be best for artificial.

For either type of bait, cast in a way that allows it to drift down stream towards the fish, as snook eat by facing towards the current, waiting for the water flow to bring their meal to them. Once you get a bite, let the fish run for about four to five seconds if using a natural bait, or immediately if artificial.

Keep in mind that no slack should be given when fighting these fish, as it can easily get cut on their sharp gill covers.

Are Snook good to eat? What are the best Snook recipes?

Snook is well known to have a medium-firm, white, and flaky flesh, highly regarded for it’s taste in the states. In areas like the Caribbean and Puerto Rico, it is considered a trash fish due to the soapy taste that the skin gives off. Nicknamed the “soap fish,” their skin must be removed previous to cooking.

Snook are very easy to clean and to cook. After filleting and removing the skin, just add some seasonings and marinade, throw it in the fridge, and when you’re ready for dinner either pan fry or bake it.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, friendly, helpful and an excellent fisherman. I came looking for bone and permit and caught both. A number 1; could not have asked for more.

    William R. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hank was a wonderful addition to our trip! He was smart, funny and a great conversationalist. The fishing was slow but we knew that with the pre day conversation of wind and murky water. We caught an array of different species including a bonnet head shark. Thanks for making memories with us Hank! See you next trip down from Canada!

    Kelly M. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great experience with Captain Mike. He has 20 years experience in the waters around St. Augustine and provided the exact experience I requested. Flats fly fishing for redfish. Also good personality and great conversations while moving between fishing spots. Would recommend him to anyone.

    Arthur W. | January 30, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Kevin was great!! Communicated well, knew his stuff, and was fun to go fishing with. We got into a ton of sea trout and some red drums. My dad and I had a blast and would book with him again.

    Bernie L. | January 22, 2025

    Trip: Crystal River Near and Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Matt was on top of my trip and super flexible. I had to change a date last minute and he made it work for me. He set me up with Captain Adam who was a phenomenal guide. 12/10 would do this again and recommend to any one who’s interested in catching some awesome fish!

    Alexander S. | January 21, 2025

    Trip: Fishing Fun in the Florida Sun

  • ★★★★★
    Ben was amazing! A cold front moved in, temps plumetted, it didnt look good. We laid into 2 tarpon, about 30 jacks, red snapper, mangrove snapper, and many others. He is a great captain with lots of knowledge. I will book with him again.

    Michael D. | January 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water with Captain Hank and his son. Fishing was excellent. Would definitely recommend Captain Hank for a day of fishing.

    Thomas H. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and most important… he took us to where the fish were biting. Had a great experience and caught plenty of fish for dinner. He was patient with all of us and attentive as well. Fished multiple spots. Kept the trip moving. I would recommend.

    Robert T. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: Bountiful Backwaters of Sarasota

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Leo was awesome had fun time seeing manatees and dolphins. Caught several trout and a black drum. Would highly recommend them.

    Mark S. | January 2, 2025

    Trip: Crushin' It Inshore Special

  • ★★★★★
    Great charter trip! Caught plenty of fish, captain was knowledgeable, fun and made our day fantastic

    Robert B. | January 1, 2025

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    An awesome day on the water!! Travis is an excellent captain and knows the area and water well. We went to several key spots that he had marked and it was obvious he knew where the fish were. The fish weren’t as active that day, however, Travis knew where to go to make sure we still got on fish to make it a memorable day. Thanks again Travis!! Highly recommend!

    Kevin K. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Capn Mike took us out and was very informative about how and why and where went went Ladyfish were plentiful. it was tougher for bigger fish. But thats the way fishing is. Capn MIke kept us out longer in hopes of getting something We appreciated that, All in all it was a good experience and we would do it again. Don B

    Donald B. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: St. Petersburg Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    We had a half day charter where we split it up between offshore and onshore for redfish and Travis did not disappoint! We caught a decent number of snapper and a few other things out offshore but then ensure we caught some redfish for the first time! Some keepers some not, but it was definitely a great experience overall! We will definitely be calling Travis again! Would love to even try some tarpon one day! Thank you for a great day!

    Susan W. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent day on the water! Travis was an awesome guide! He took great care of us and we had a fabulous time. Mangrove, lane snappers, sheep heads, groupers and grunts were among the catch today!

    April C. | December 26, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Richard and Captain Kenny were great. They knew hotspots to fish and were extremely friendly. Would highly recommend!

    Mike W. | December 24, 2024

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Arturo did a great job job getting us on the fish!! Arturo kept it fun the whole time and I was amazed at his fishing skills. We thoroughly enjoyed it!!

    Michael W. | December 24, 2024

    Trip: Full or Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time fishing w Chandler under tough windy and tide conditions. Worked his butt off to put us into fish. Would love to fish w him again.

    Gary R. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Dingo was a great guide. He was responsive and detailed answering questions before the trip. He had top end boat, fishing equipment and technology. He was safe, knowledgeable, helpful and put us on the fish. We will request his guide services in the future.

    Don F. | November 28, 2024

    Trip: Jupiter Fly Fishing with Dingo

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with Captain Mike! Would recommend him to anyone.

    Thomas M. | November 27, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Brandon was great! Having grown up in the area, he really knows his stuff and found us some great fishing spots. Also, he took great care and showed wonderful patience with our seven year old grandson (who had a blast fishing). I highly recommend Brandon as your boat captain and guide.

    James E. | November 27, 2024

    Trip: Naples Hook-Up

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