Fort Myers – Live, Fish, Play

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Battles Under the Rain

By Caitlyn Gatrell Rainy days fishing are more fun and productive than one may think! Especially when you’re fishing in …

Transition Month

By: Capt. Dave Stephens November on Charlotte Harbor can be a crazy month, as this is a month I like …

Blue Water, Red Snapper, Golden Memories

By: Jessica Hendrie Every summer along Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic waters, red snapper season marks more than just an open …

From the Captains...

Need Some Sand & Surf

By Joe Sheaffer Sometimes I just need a beach fix. I enjoy walking along the beach, looking for a fishy …

Transition Time

By: Capt. Billy Norris Well, we are finally through summertime and transitioning into fall! As we move into autumn, the weather, …

Calusa Blueway

By: Mike Hammond A few minutes before I started writing this article, I filed a float plan for the following …

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Fishing Seminars at the Ft. Myers Boat Show

By: Capt. Terry Fisher The annual Ft. Myers Boat Show will be held at the Ft. Myers Convention Center and …

November Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx Thankfully, the weather and water temps are beginning to cool down and the fishing is starting …

Kayak Fishing

By: Dan Carns This November should be a month to remember but you will have to spend a bunch of …

Fort Myers Fishing & Outdoor Articles

Uninvited Guests

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Two months ago, after having stored the boat for a few months, I hopped aboard and …

Time Change

By: Capt. Bart Marx As the days begin to get shorter and nights get longer, this is the time of …

Stuff Happens

By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Years ago, I was fishing for snook with my wife (the first lady of fishing) on …