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Peak Wintertime Fishing

by: Caitlyn Gatrell Florida is known for many things, but one of its key features is its climate. Year-round we …

The Dawn of a New Year

By: Jessica Hendrie As we welcome 2025, the promise of a new year brings excitement for anglers all over. A …

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 …

From the Captains...

Worth the Weight

by: Joe Sheaffer I don’t know how many times I’m asked by friends and fellow anglers “What lure are you …

This Time of Year!

By: Capt. Billy Norris Cooler temperatures mean cooler water, and along with the change in the weather comes a change …

Breaking it Down

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

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Annual Fishing Guide

By: Captain Terry Fisher Every month of every year will present different challenges to all anglers. Understanding when and where …

Starting off the New Year

By: Capt. Bart Marx It’s a new year and a great time to go fishing. Inshore, you should be able …

Kayak Fishing

By: Dan Carns Just north of Lake Okeechobee is a fairly remote waterway called Fellsmere Reservoir, aka Egan Lake or …

Fort Myers Fishing & Outdoor Articles

December’s Opportunities

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

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 …