Charlotte Harbor is a great place to go when you're craving some first-class winter fishing. The Trout bite is very good in January and Grouper species are active as well.

Snook are joining the fray, along with King Mackerel and Sharks. Head to the backwaters for a chance to hook Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and Trout.

The spring marks the slow beginning of the high season, which means there are more fish, but also more anglers looking to catch them. Groupers are biting left and right, as well as Trout, Snook, and Cobia.

It's the beginning of Tarpon season and that means a lot of fantastic fishing in and around Charlotte Harbor. You can also go after an Inshore Grand Slam – hook Redfish, Snook, and Trout and earn your bragging rights.

This is arguably the best time to fish for massive Tarpon! Boca Grande boasts the title of 'the Tarpon capital of the world' and if you come here in May, you'll understand that the name is completely justified.

Snapper, Grouper, and Cobia around the reefs, Redfish, Snook, and Trout in the inshore realm, all are there for the taking in June! This is also the month of the World's Richest Tarpon Tournament, aka a Tarpon catch and release extravaganza as far as the eye can see.

Come to the water and fill your cooler with the delicious fish that are out and about this month. Snapper, Trout, Redfish, and Sheepshead are all on the menu. In the mood for sportfishing? Tarpon is still out there, ready to impress you with its strength, size, and acrobatics.

It's hot in Charlotte Harbor and the humidity can be overwhelming, but a successful day on the water is enough to forget about all that. Snook are a popular catch in August, just remember they're still strictly catch and release.

Redfish love late summer weather, and you'll find them in big numbers on the flats. This is a great time to target supreme fighters like Cobia and Goliath Grouper, as well as Sharks and Snappers.

Colder weather is a cue for Tarpon to move on from Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor, but don't worry, there's still plenty of fish to catch. King Mackerel are ready to attack your setup with abandon, and let's not forget about Black Drum and Redfish, among many others.

The weather can be quite 'moody' in November, so it's a good idea to bring rain gear to your fishing trip. Sharks aren't bothered by the changing weather, and neither are Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, and other inshore favorites.

Reserve a day or two before the holidays to relax and enjoy the excellent action that fishing in Charlotte Harbor has to offer. What better way to celebrate the passing of another year than by reeling in great fish on a crisp winter day?