{"id":10551,"date":"2019-10-15T12:06:39","date_gmt":"2019-10-15T10:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=10551"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:49:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:49:46","slug":"fishing-in-naples-the-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-naples-the-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Naples Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 9<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>As an angler, there&rsquo;s a lot to love about <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/naples?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=10551\">Naples<\/a>. The town is surrounded by mangroves and shallow flats. Head offshore, and you find endless reefs and wrecks teeming with life. Add in white sandy beaches perfect for surf fishing and inland canals full of exotic game fish, and you start to see why people love fishing in Naples so much.<\/p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/player.js\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/cv1x6t03hl.js\" async type=\"module\"><\/script><style>wistia-player[media-id='cv1x6t03hl']:not(:defined) { background: center \/ contain no-repeat url('https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/cv1x6t03hl\/swatch'); display: block; filter: blur(5px); padding-top:56.25%; }<\/style><wistia-player media-id=\"cv1x6t03hl\" aspect=\"1.7777777777777777\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_outer_wrapper\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items: center; margin-top:-56.25%;\"><div class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_inner_wrapper\" style=\" overflow: auto;\"><p class=\"wistia_preload_transcript_text\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 5px !important;\">Aside from being one of Florida&#039;s top family destinations, Naples also holds some of the Sunshine State&#039;s most amazing fishing spots. Today, we&#039;ll explore some of the key features that make this place so unique. We&#039;ll go over top spots, species, and everything else you need to know before you book your trip. After watching this video, you&#039;ll wanna pack your bags and start planning your next adventure on Florida&#039;s Paradise Coast.\r\n\r\nNaples is surrounded by a vast network of flats, mangroves, and canals that attract a variety fish all year long. Some of your likely targets will be Snook, Redfish, and Trout, as well as various predator species such as Blacktip and Bonnethead Sharks.\r\n\r\nIf you&#039;re a freshwater enthusiast, you&#039;ll have the chance to target Peacock Bass in the city&#039;s productive rivers and canals. This is the perfect opportunity to escape the crowded beaches and enjoy a relaxing day of fishing with the family.\r\n\r\nThe best part about this area is even in the coldest winter months, you can catch a nice fish, especially staying back here in the river and back bays when it&#039;s cold and windy out. There&#039;s a lot of different fish to catch just back here.\r\n\r\nOther shallow water areas such as Dollar Bay are great for sight casting and fly fishing. This spot holds large numbers of Sheepshead, Flounder, and Mangrove Snapper, making it the perfect place to catch yourself some lunch for after the trip. Less than twenty miles south, you can check out the famous ten thousand islands. This is where the Florida Everglades meets the Gulf of Mexico, and it&#039;s arguably one of the best inshore fishing spots in all of Southwest Florida. Here, you can hook into large species such as Tarpon and Goliath Grouper.\r\n\r\nThe fishing here in the Gulf, we have some of the most diverse ecosystem you can find. We got a lot of cool natural ledges. We got a lot of artificial reefs now. Every day you go out, you just never know what you&#039;re gonna catch, and, you know, we got anything from a small snapper to a huge three, four hundred pound Goliath Grouper.\r\n\r\nSome offshore spots that are definitely worth checking out are the Kidd Wreck and the Art Tower. These underwater structures are home to lots of fish and are great for bottom fishing. The best part about planning your trip is that you don&#039;t have to worry about buying a fishing license.\r\n\r\nAll saltwater charters in Florida are licensed to cover everyone on board.\r\n\r\nFuel, bait, and tackle are usually included in the price as well, so all you need to bring are snacks and drinks, and just make sure you don&#039;t forget the sunscreen.\r\n\r\nWhen you show up in the morning for my vessel, all you need to do is bring your sandwiches and your drinks for the day. I provide water on the boat every day for my customers and ice. I mean, we supply all the bait, tackle, license, rods and reels, everything is provided. So just come on down to Naples, Florida and fish with us, you&#039;ll have a great time.\r\n\r\nNaples has so much to offer, it&#039;s safe to say that you&#039;ll probably be coming back from war.\r\n\r\nWhether you want to explore the backcountry or head out into deeper waters, you&#039;ll have hundreds of charters to choose from. FishingBooker makes planning your trip extra easy. With hundreds of local guides, verified reviews, and hassle free online bookings, you&#039;ll save time and money and experience an exciting day on the water.\r\n\r\nSo go ahead and visit fishing booker dot com. Take a look at some of the charters in the area and get ready to start planning your adventure today.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/wistia-player><p><\/p><p>There are a hundred ways to fish the Paradise Coast. Dozens of game fish to target. But which one is right for you? In this article, we break down everything that makes Naples such a great place to fish, with practical tips on what to catch, where to find them, and much, much more.<\/p><h2 id=\"best-fish-to-catch-in-naples\">Best Fish to Catch in Naples<\/h2><p>Naples is a true year-round fishery, where every month brings a new cast of characters. Spend the winter reeling in tasty Grouper. Spend the summer locked in battle with monster Tarpon. Whenever you visit, something will be biting hard. Here are a few of the top targets, and when you should go fishing in Naples to catch them.<\/p><h3 id=\"tarpon\">Tarpon<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151741\/Tarpon-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An angler leaning over the side of a flats fishing boat to de-hook and release a large Tarpon after catching it. A fly fishing rod is resting on the deck of the boat.\" class=\"wp-image-10567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151741\/Tarpon-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151741\/Tarpon-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151741\/Tarpon-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>This is Southwest <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-florida\/\">Florida<\/a>&rsquo;s signature species. Huge, wary, incredibly tough &ndash; these guys have become the obsession of many seasoned anglers. The most famous <strong>Tarpon<\/strong> hotspots are up the coast around Boca Grande, but Naples also sees plenty of Silver Kings weighing well over 100 pounds.<\/p><p>Tarpon explode onto the scene in spring and stick around well into summer. <strong>April and May<\/strong> are great months to fish for them, before the crushing humidity of summer sets in. Once it does, fish at night &ndash; <strong>Tarpon are more active after dark<\/strong>, anyway.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='209' data-destination-title='Naples' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field='fishFilter'data-filter-value='tarpon'data-headline='Top Tarpon Fishing Charters in Naples'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"snook\">Snook<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151748\/Snook-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A sport fisherman standing in waist-high water among mangroves. The angler is holding a large Snook which has water pouring out of its mouth. \" class=\"wp-image-10554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151748\/Snook-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151748\/Snook-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151748\/Snook-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Snook<\/strong> need no introduction among inshore anglers. They&rsquo;re one of the true superstars of Florida&rsquo;s shallow-water scene, famous for inhaling lures and doing their very best to never give them back. Unsurprisingly, they&rsquo;re a local favorite in Naples.<\/p><p>You can catch Snook all year round on the Paradise Coast. However, they do tend to be less active in the winter. <strong>The best time to go Snook fishing in Naples is March through October.<\/strong> The warmer the water gets, the more aggressive they become.&nbsp;<\/p><h3 id=\"grouper\">Grouper<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151739\/Red-Grouper-fishing-in-Naples-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling angler on a fishing charter  holding a large Red Grouper. There are lots of fishing rods propped up behind him\" class=\"wp-image-10572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151739\/Red-Grouper-fishing-in-Naples-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151739\/Red-Grouper-fishing-in-Naples-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151739\/Red-Grouper-fishing-in-Naples-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151739\/Red-Grouper-fishing-in-Naples.jpg 1869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you&rsquo;re visiting in the winter (which most people are) some of the best fish to catch are <strong>Grouper<\/strong>. <strong>Black<\/strong>, <strong>Red<\/strong>, and <strong>Gag<\/strong> <strong>Grouper<\/strong> swarm the offshore reefs <strong>during the cooler months<\/strong>, making for a tough battle and a delicious dinner. If you go <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/deep-sea-fishing-naples-fl\/\">deep sea fishing<\/a>, chances of finding a trophy specimen are even greater.<\/p><p>As well as the table fare, you can also fish for a very different type of Grouper in Naples: monster <strong>Goliath<\/strong> <strong>Grouper<\/strong>. These guys can top 800 pounds, making them one of the biggest fish in the Gulf. Even so, they show up in surprisingly shallow water &ndash; people have even caught them from Naples Pier!<\/p><h3 id=\"bass\">Bass<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151741\/Peacock-Bass-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A Peacock Bass being held by an angler\" class=\"wp-image-10568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151741\/Peacock-Bass.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151741\/Peacock-Bass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151741\/Peacock-Bass-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Freshwater enthusiasts, we haven&rsquo;t forgotten you. The canals around Naples are home to both <strong>Largemouth<\/strong> and <strong>Peacock<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong>. If you want to escape the crowds of beach-goers and enjoy a couple of hours of world-class angling, this is a great place to do it.<\/p><p>It doesn&rsquo;t matter when you&rsquo;re around, either. Largemouth and Peacock Bass <strong>tag each other out over most of the year<\/strong>. Peacocks like the water as hot as possible, so they&#8217;re at their best in summer. Largemouth are around most of the rest of the year, although they&#8217;re a little less active in the middle of winter.<\/p><h3 id=\"sharks\">Sharks<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151744\/Kid-With-Shark-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"A young smiling child holding a small Shark on a charter boat\" class=\"wp-image-10562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151744\/Kid-With-Shark-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151744\/Kid-With-Shark-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151744\/Kid-With-Shark-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151744\/Kid-With-Shark.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Naples is home to a wide variety of <strong>Sharks<\/strong>. From <strong>Blacktips<\/strong> and <strong>Bonnetheads<\/strong> to <strong>Bulls<\/strong> and <strong>Tigers<\/strong>, these waters are the perfect place to take on the terrors of the sea. Smaller Sharks are a huge hit among kids. On the other end of the scale, nothing gets the adrenaline pumping like taking on a 12&#8242; <strong>Tiger<\/strong> <strong>Shark<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Shark fishing is a year-round activity in Naples. The <strong>bigger ones are more present in the summer<\/strong>, especially after dark. But if you just want to catch a couple of Bonnetheads with the family, <strong>you can reliably do so any time of year<\/strong>.<\/p><div class='reviews-fetcher-container' data-destination-id='209' data-destination-title='Naples' data-category-title='' data-category='' data-category-id='' data-trigger='reviews-fetcher' data-viewport-event='view_reviews_fetcher' data-action='In viewport' data-viewport-category='Reviews' data-label=''>\n                    <h3>What anglers said about fishing in Naples<\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-go-fishing-in-naples\">How to Go Fishing in Naples<\/h2><p>You have three main ways to enjoy these waters. They vary based on your budget, the fish you want to target, and how many of them you want to catch. Here&rsquo;s a run-down of the pros and cons of each style.<\/p><h3 id=\"charter-fishing-in-naples\">Charter Fishing in Naples<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151742\/Fishing-in-Naples-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A flat fishing boat on calm, shallow water at sunset. The captain is standing at the back, pushing the boat with a pole. An angler stands at the front with a fishing rod.\" class=\"wp-image-10566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151742\/Fishing-in-Naples-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151742\/Fishing-in-Naples-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151742\/Fishing-in-Naples-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151742\/Fishing-in-Naples.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Fishing from a boat gives you the greatest flexibility on you trip. You can cover more ground, fish better spots, and carry much more equipment than you could fishing on foot. It&rsquo;s also the only way to get at species like <strong>Grouper<\/strong>, <strong>Cobia<\/strong> and <strong>Kingfish<\/strong>. Well, almost the only way, but more on that later.<\/p><p>Renting a fishing boat can be an effective way to explore the local area if you really know your stuff. If not, going on a <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/destinations\/location\/us\/FL\/naples?utm_source=fishingbooker&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=post_content_link&amp;utm_term=10551\">fishing charter<\/a> makes life a heck of a lot easier. Your captain will already know all the best spots and how to work them. They&rsquo;ll provide you with fishing licenses, quality tackle and fresh bait, and will be on hand to help and advise you during your trip.<\/p><p>The obvious downside to renting a boat or going on a charter is the cost. Fishing charters cost several hundred dollars for a trip, and boat rentals don&rsquo;t work out any cheaper once you factor in equipment, bait, and fuel. It can be well worth the money if there&rsquo;s a group of you. If not, you can usually find a spot on a shared trip for less money.<\/p><div class='featured-charters-container' data-trigger='featured-charters' data-destination-id='209' data-destination-title='Naples' data-perpage='4' data-currency='USD'data-filter-field=''data-filter-value=''data-headline='Top Fishing Charters in Naples'data-add-type='m'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p><h3 id=\"shore-fishing\">Shore Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151746\/Naples-Shore-Fishing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A white sandy beach in Naples, Florida. There are several rods set up on the beach for shore fishing\" class=\"wp-image-10557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151746\/Naples-Shore-Fishing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151746\/Naples-Shore-Fishing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151746\/Naples-Shore-Fishing-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>If you have all your own equipment, the cheapest and simplest option is shore fishing. Naples has tons of beaches, bridges, and canals just begging for a cast. This is also a great option if you&rsquo;re the only angler in your group. You can have a fun day at the beach without missing out on some awesome hookups.<\/p><p>Of course, this assumes that you have all your own equipment, and that you&rsquo;ve brought it with you. If you don&#8217;t bring your tackle, you&rsquo;ll need to pick it up locally. This usually means buying a cheap combo from Walmart, which you&rsquo;ll have to leave behind at the end of the trip.<\/p><h3 id=\"pier-fishing\">Pier Fishing<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151740\/Pier-fishing-in-Naples-Florida-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A view of Naples Pier from the beach, with bright blue water and yellow sand in the foreground\" class=\"wp-image-10570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151740\/Pier-fishing-in-Naples-Florida-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151740\/Pier-fishing-in-Naples-Florida-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151740\/Pier-fishing-in-Naples-Florida-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Want to fish farther out but not big on boats? Try fishing from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naplesgov.com\/parksrec\/page\/naples-pier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Naples Pier<\/strong><\/a>. At around 1,000 feet long, it&rsquo;s the place to take on species that you couldn&rsquo;t hope to catch from shore. People have been known to hook everything from <strong>Sheepshead<\/strong> and <strong>Redfish<\/strong> to <strong>Goliath<\/strong> <strong>Grouper<\/strong> and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-press.com\/story\/news\/local\/naples\/2016\/05\/02\/huge-sawfish-caught-naples-pier\/83817478\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sawfish<\/strong><\/a> here in the past!<\/p><p>You don&rsquo;t need to pay to fish on the Naples pier. In fact, you don&rsquo;t even need a fishing license. You&rsquo;ll need to bring all your own tackle, of course, but you can buy bait there. The pier also has places where you can clean your catch before taking it home. You won&rsquo;t get the same action or quality that you&rsquo;d find on a charter, but it&rsquo;s as close as you can get for free.<\/p><h2 id=\"naples-fishing-spots\">Naples Fishing Spots<\/h2><p>You know what you want to catch. You know how you want to do it. Now you just need to know where to go. The truth is that you can&rsquo;t go wrong wherever you drop your lines. At the same time, the best honey holes are closely-guarded secrets. That being said, we&rsquo;ve put together a few good spots to point you in the right direction.<\/p><h3 id=\"boat-fishing-spots\">Boat Fishing Spots<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151738\/Naples-boat-fishing-spots-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of a charter boat cruising into Ten Thousand Islands near Naples, Florida.\" class=\"wp-image-10576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151738\/Naples-boat-fishing-spots-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151738\/Naples-boat-fishing-spots-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151738\/Naples-boat-fishing-spots-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dollar Bay:<\/strong> Just a stone&rsquo;s throw south of town, Dollar Bay is a sprawling mess of shallow shoals and winding mangroves. This is real backcountry fishing. Spend a morning here to escape the crowds and fight big <strong>Snook<\/strong>, <strong>Sheepshead<\/strong>, <strong>Redfish<\/strong>, <strong>Flounder<\/strong>, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/ten-thousand-islands-fishing\/\">10,000 Islands<\/a>:<\/strong> This is where the Everglades meets the sea. It&rsquo;s honestly one of the best inshore fisheries in Southwest Florida. Big <strong>Snook<\/strong>, <strong>Redfish<\/strong>, <strong>Tarpon<\/strong>, <strong>Trout<\/strong>, and so much more live here. It can be difficult to navigate if you don&rsquo;t know the area, though.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Kidd:<\/strong> &ldquo;The Kidd Wreck&rdquo; is a sunken barge roughly 15 miles offshore from Naples. It&rsquo;s a good spot for small <strong>Snapper<\/strong> and <strong>Barracuda<\/strong>. You can also find <strong>Goliath<\/strong> <strong>Grouper<\/strong> swimming around here if you fancy taking on something bigger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>R Tower:<\/strong> Thirty miles west of town is a decommissioned radio tower that has become a thriving artificial reef. <strong>Permit<\/strong>, <strong>Kingfish<\/strong>, <strong>Cobia<\/strong>, <strong>Snapper<\/strong>, and <strong>Grouper<\/strong> all show up here. If nothing&rsquo;s biting, work the waters around the tower looking for structure on your sounder.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 id=\"shore-fishing-spots\">Shore Fishing Spots<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151739\/Shore-Fishing-Spots-in-Naples-1024x683.jpg\" alt='An angler fishing around \"the Posts\" &ndash; a popular shore fishing spot in Naples, FL.' class=\"wp-image-10575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151739\/Shore-Fishing-Spots-in-Naples-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151739\/Shore-Fishing-Spots-in-Naples-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151739\/Shore-Fishing-Spots-in-Naples-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Naples Pier<\/strong>: As mentioned above, Naples Pier really is one of the best places to fish for saltwater species. You can tailor what you target just by walking down to the other end of the pier. Expect <strong>Seatrout<\/strong>, <strong>Sheepshead<\/strong>, <strong>Pompano<\/strong>, <strong>Tripletail<\/strong>, and much more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Posts:<\/strong> Don&rsquo;t fancy fishing on a pier? How about casting around the ruins of one! &ldquo;The Posts&rdquo; are a set of pilings left over from a previous pier. They hold <strong>Snook<\/strong>, <strong>Trout<\/strong>, and <strong>Reds<\/strong>. You might even find some Tarpon if you visit during the summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gordon&rsquo;s Pass:<\/strong> If you don&rsquo;t mind walking, this is one of the most beautiful fishing spots you could ever ask for. The jetties down near the pass hold <strong>Snapper<\/strong>, <strong>Snook<\/strong>, <strong>Jacks<\/strong>, <strong>Redfish<\/strong>, and <strong>Sharks<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s a good mile from the nearest parking spot, though.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golden Gate Canal:<\/strong> Fancy trying out Naples&rsquo;s famous canal fishing? A good place to start is around Golden Gate Community Park. There&rsquo;s a boat ramp here, and a path running near the canal so you can try a few spots until you find the fish. <strong>Largemouth<\/strong> and <strong>Peacock<\/strong> <strong>Bass<\/strong> are the main targets, but you can also find various <strong>Panfish<\/strong> such as <strong>Bluegill<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 id=\"when-to-go-fishing-in-naples\">When to Go Fishing in Naples<\/h2><p>The same as with many places in Florida, Naples is <strong>a year-round fishery<\/strong>. In other words, you&rsquo;ll have a catch to brag about any time you go fishing here. <\/p><p><strong>Summer<\/strong>, however, is considered to be the high season for almost all species apart from maybe Tarpon and Redfish. Tarpon prefer <strong>spring<\/strong> to hot and humid summer days, whereas Redfish thrive in spring and <strong>fall<\/strong>. But other game fish such as Peacock Bass, Snappers, Groupers, and intimidating deep sea creatures dominate the angling scene during the year&#8217;s warmest months. <\/p><h3 id=\"naples-fishing-tournaments\">Naples Fishing Tournaments<\/h3><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151743\/Snook-2-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"An angler crouching at the front of a boat with a large Snook\" class=\"wp-image-10564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151743\/Snook-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151743\/Snook-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151743\/Snook-2-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><p>All this fish talk got you feeling competitive? You&rsquo;ll be pleased to hear that there are several fishing tournaments held throughout the year in Naples. They can be a great way to meet local anglers and maybe even bag a prize in the process.<\/p><p>The two main events in the Naples tournament calendar are the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reelfish.org\/SpringClassic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Spring Classic<\/strong><\/a> in April and its October counterpart, the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reelfish.org\/fall-open\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fall Open<\/strong><\/a>. The Spring Classic focuses entirely on Snook, while the Fall Open targets both Snook and Redfish. You can also take on Snook and Redfish while supporting local conservation at the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservancy.org\/redsnook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RedSnook Charity Fishing Tournament<\/strong><\/a> in November.<\/p><p>Don&rsquo;t want to limit yourself to the shallows? Head to Naples in June for the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/inshoreoffshorewars.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Inshore Offshore Wars<\/strong><\/a>. This event lets you sign up as either an inshore team, targeting Redfish and Snook, or an offshore one, going after Mangrove Snapper and Red Grouper. There&rsquo;s a winner for each group, and an additional prize for the biggest fish relative to the species average.<\/p><h2 id=\"naples-fishing-regulations\">Naples Fishing Regulations<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14131401\/Naples.jpg\" alt='An infographic featuring the flag of Florida and text saying \"Naples Fishing Regulations, What You Need to Know\" above a vector of a boat against a blue background' class=\"wp-image-69535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14131401\/Naples.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14131401\/Naples-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14131401\/Naples-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14131401\/Naples-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>We won&rsquo;t keep you off the water much longer, we promise. The last thing it&rsquo;s important to cover is when you need a fishing license, and where you can get one. You don&rsquo;t need a license if you&rsquo;re fishing on a saltwater fishing charter, or from Naples Pier. Other than that, you do.<\/p><p>We have an entire guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/florida-fishing-license\/\">getting a Florida fishing license<\/a>, where you can learn all the details. In short, you&rsquo;ll need either a saltwater or freshwater license, depending on where you&rsquo;re fishing. You can buy these from tackle shops, hardware stores, or licensed chains like Walmart. You can also buy one directly from the FWC by phone on 888-347-4356.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"naples-fishing-faqs\">Naples Fishing FAQs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d1edc63a\" class=\"fbgb-faq-block aligncenter fbgb-faq-style-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-container\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"0\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d1edc63a-item-0\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Is there good fishing in Naples, Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d1edc63a-item-0\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes. Naples is one of the most popular fishing destinations in Florida, offering variety of fish species and year-round angling opportunities.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"1\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d1edc63a-item-1\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">What fish are in season in Naples?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d1edc63a-item-1\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>There\u2019s always something biting, because Naples is year-round fishery. However, each fish has its own peak season. Tarpon fishing, for example, is all the rage in spring and summer, with April and May as the peak months. Meanwhile, the high season for Snook is between March and October.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"2\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d1edc63a-item-2\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Can I get Hogfish in Naples, Flordia?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d1edc63a-item-2\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Yes. Hogfish live in the Naples waters in Florida, but they\u2019re typically caught further from the coast and around reefs and ledges rather than close to shore.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-item \" data-faq-item=\"3\">\n                <div class=\"fbgb-faq-question\" \n                     role=\"button\" \n                     tabindex=\"0\" \n                     aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                     aria-controls=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d1edc63a-item-3\">\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-question-text\">Where to fish in Naples, Florida?<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"fbgb-faq-icon\">\n                        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.5 12.4L12 8l5.5 4.4-.9 1.2L12 10l-4.5 3.6-1-1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                    <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div id=\"fbgb-faq-69e96d1edc63a-item-3\" \n                     class=\"fbgb-faq-answer \"\n                     aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <div class=\"fbgb-faq-answer-content\">\n                        <p>Dollar Bay is made for backcountry fishing and inshore species such as Snook and Redfish, while the Kidd Wreck is heaven for Snappers and Barracuda. In case you prefer shore fishing to offshore pursuits, pick Gordon\u2019s Pass as your starting point.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n    <\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is there good fishing in Naples, Florida?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Naples is one of the most popular fishing destinations in Florida, offering variety of fish species and year-round angling opportunities.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What fish are in season in Naples?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"There&rsquo;s always something biting, because Naples is year-round fishery. However, each fish has its own peak season. Tarpon fishing, for example, is all the rage in spring and summer, with April and May as the peak months. 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In case you prefer shore fishing to offshore pursuits, pick Gordon&rsquo;s Pass as your starting point.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 id=\"fishing-in-naples-a-world-of-opportunities\">Fishing in Naples: A World of Opportunities<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151745\/Charter-Fishing-in-Naples-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Four anglers posing at the back of a charter boat with large Amberjack they caught.\" class=\"wp-image-10561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151745\/Charter-Fishing-in-Naples-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151745\/Charter-Fishing-in-Naples-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fishingbooker-prod-blog-backup.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/media\/2019\/10\/14151745\/Charter-Fishing-in-Naples-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>Naples has everything you could ask for on a fishing trip. Where else can you reel in huge Grouper in the morning, battle Bass in the afternoon, and still have plenty of time to fight Snook as the sun goes down? All this, in one of the most stunning parts of the country. When they named it the Paradise Coast, they weren&rsquo;t kidding!<\/p><p><em>Have you ever been fishing in Naples? What did you catch, and how did you do it? Do you have any fishing spots to share? Let us know in the comments!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As an angler, there&rsquo;s a lot to love about Naples. The town is surrounded by mangroves and shallow flats. Head offshore, and you find endless reefs and wrecks teeming with life. Add in white sandy beaches perfect for surf fishing and inland canals full of exotic game fish, and you start to see why people [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":15566,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1472],"tags":[357,365,359,340,347,389,416,400],"class_list":["post-10551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-where-to-fish","tag-bottom-fishing","tag-charter-advice","tag-fishing-without-a-boat","tag-florida","tag-inshore-fishing","tag-naples","tag-snook","tag-tournaments"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Naples FL Fishing: The Complete Guide (Updated 2022)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/fishing-in-naples-the-complete-guide\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Naples Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Fishing in Naples: - 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