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Winter in the Ten Thousand Islands

By: Caitlyn Gatrell We’re getting to that time of year when the temperatures drop, even if it’s not by much …

Year’s End

By: Capt. Dave Stephens It’s the last month of the year, let’s hope we can close this one out and start …

Tackling Invasive Species

 By: Jessica Hendrie Beneath South Florida’s waters, a silent invasion is taking place. As our native fish swim around in …

From the Captains...

Breaking it Down

By: Joe Sheaffer There are many different approaches to the inshore fishing game, including drifting, chumming, fishing points, docks, channels …

Calm Times

By: Capt. Billy Norris Fall is finally here!  Say goodbye to extreme heat and get ready for our cooler-weather fish …

Respectfully, be patient and be safe!

By: Mike Hammond I hope this article doesn’t apply to us for a long time. Unfortunately, paddling after a hurricane …

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Holiday Fishing

By: Captain Terry Fisher It is that time of year when the area lights up with numerous visitors and homeowners …

December’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx It was a crazy year in the weather department, and I am glad it’s over. For …

Knots

By: Dan Carns I recently caught up with my friend Mike Westra at the Boat House in North Fort Myers. …

Fort Myers Fishing & Outdoor Articles

The Cooler Temps

By: Capt. Bart Marx The hot summer season has winded down and it is a great time to get some …

October’s Opportunities

By: Capt. Bart Marx October begins the migration and stone crab season opens to the public on October 15th.  Be …

Escaping the Heat

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

Summer Fishing

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