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Storm Chasers

By: Caitlyn Gatrell With hurricane season comes a lot of uncertainty. Safety is always the number one concern, but for …

Fall Fishing

By: Capt. Dave Stephens September can be a very special month on Charlotte Harbor as we are getting into the …

Snapper Classic

By Jessica Hendrie Fishing tournaments have long been a cherished tradition by many locals, whether it be a 50-year classic …

From the Captains...

Fishing in the Heat

By: Joe Sheaffer Dealing with the summer heat in Southwest Florida can be quite a challenge during our fishing adventures. …

Tackle Talk

By: Capt. Billy Norris Every angler is aware that the options for tackle are nearly unlimited, and for a new …

Coastal Cleanup

By: Mike Hammond Shortly after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, some of my coworkers and I were sent …

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Mixing it Up

By: Captain Terry Fisher This year has been no different than past recent summers in regard to enjoying the waters …

Escaping the Heat

By: Capt. Bart Marx September in Southwest Florida has been hot and this month there should be some changes. The …

FKBT

By: Dan Carns The Florida Kayak Bass Trail (FKBT) is excited to announce the return of their 2024/2025 season beginning …

Fort Myers Fishing & Outdoor Articles

Summer Fishing

By: Capt. Bart Marx So far this year it has been hot and the waters in our area have been …

Summer in SWFL

Capt. Bart Marx Summer in SWFL and things are hot already. And going offshore it may be a little cooler …

June in Southwest Florida

By: Capt. Bart Marx In Southwest Florida, June is considered silver king time as the big schools of the migratory …

Tarpon Time

By: Capt. Bart Marx May in Southwest Florida we look for the white butterflies to appear which lets us know …