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*****Notices/News*****

*****Lane Snapper and Red Grouper are now open

*****October through July fills up fast, so if you have a preferred date in mind, it's best to book now to secure your spot!

*****January 10th 2025, Inshore fishing report

Inshore fishing around Boca Grande has been outstanding, with speckled trout fishing particularly on fire. Anglers have also been catching plenty of redfish and snook, thanks to cooler weather, lower winter tides, and dropping water temperatures that bring these species into the shallows. This time of year, the colder water can create a challenge, as fish tend to be more sluggish, but a skilled guide can adapt to these conditions and put in the strongest effort to ensure a successful trip. One of the unique advantages I offer as a local guide is the use of an 18 ft shallow-running tunnel hull boat, which gives us an edge over other guides running bigger deep draft boats. This boat allows us to access hard-to-reach, shallow areas that many others can’t get to, providing the opportunity to target fish in prime feeding spots. The bait of choice for this time of year has been live shrimp, jigs, and cut bait, all of which are attracting strong bites. Please note that redfish and snook are catch-and-release only on my charters, even when they're in season, to help our fishery thrive. Many guides in Southwest Florida are adopting this approach for the same reason. We can keep a few trout, and possibly some snapper, sheepshead, and pompano, but inshore trips are limited to these species. If you're looking for a meat trip and want to bring home more fish, I recommend booking an offshore charter instead!

*****January 10th 2025, Offshore fishing report

The wintertime cold fronts and the wind they bring have posed some challenges for our Boca Grande offshore trips, but we’ve still managed to get out on the good days, and the fishing has been outstanding. Great news—Red Grouper and Lane Snapper are now open for harvest, providing even more opportunities for anglers to bring home a great catch. The offshore bite has been steady, with Snapper being particularly eager to bite. We've been hauling in a great mix of Lane, Gray, Yellowtail, and Vermilion Snapper. Baits of choice for these catches include squid, shrimp, sardines, and white bait.

In addition to Snapper, we've had success with Red Grouper, African Pompano, Cobia, Kingfish, Amberjack, Triggerfish, and Key West Grunts. For keeper Grouper, we recommend booking an 8-hour offshore trip, as the chances are greater further out in the deeper waters.

With plenty of exciting fishing ahead and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico as the backdrop, returning with a cooler full of fish for dinner is the perfect way to end the day! If you’re looking to join us for an unforgettable adventure, now is the ideal time to book your trip!

***** Just a reminder: gratuity is not included in the price of your trip. A customary tip of 20% is greatly appreciated and goes a long way in showing your appreciation for the service. Thank you!