What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Marco Island, Florida for the first time?

If it’s your first time fishing in this area, Marco Island, Captain Rio is your man. Just can’t say enough about him. Do you want fish? He is the one to call. If they’re out there, he will find them.

Note: I'll fish any any condition (hot, cold, rainy, etc). Fishing in August in Marco Island is HOT, so it's not for everybody. 5 stars for the beautiful location, abundance of fish species, and ease of access to shoreline fishing, charters, and boats. August is also the rainiest month of the year in Marco, so take the heat and rain in consideration if planning fishing here for the first time. You'll find an array fish species around Marco Island, so there's always something to catch. If you're targeting certain species, make sure you book a charter accordingly (mangroves, surf, offshore, etc). Also, check out out the fishing regulations - many species can't be bagged/kept in August. Good luck and have fun!

3 Things you need to make sure of: 1 - Check the weather often. There will be storms almost everyday 2 - Make sure you have clothing to cover all of your skin. You can change, just make sure you can cover up if needed 3 - Make sure you go with a captain who knows the area for more than a short time. Preferably a someone like Captain Del Rio

Our first time. Wanted to catch a Goliath Grouper and Captain Rio made it happen. We have taken what we have learned and caught a number of fish around our Condo. A must do for beginners like us

We had a blast. Dress warm for the early morning but def gets nice and warm as the day goes on!

While we were completely satisfied with the fish we caught in January, we’d like to come back when the waters are warmer and try our luck with some larger fish.

We had the perfect weather. Cool, but partly cloudy in the 60s. We caught lots of different fish and some sharks.

Listen closely to instructions and ask for help and ask questions. Know you will miss some fish, but you also will catch alot, and have fun!! Also got a great dolphin show and great boat ride!

It is always fun to fish in FL, but some months are widely considered better if searching for specific fish. Only reason it was not a 5 star.

We had a great time with Captain Rio and recommend him. He is familiar with the area and very knowledgeable. Great humor.

Off time of year, plenty of fish to catch but they are a little on the smaller side. Back for the Spring would be a good time to catch the grown ups!

Follow the captains lead and let him take you to the best spots...mackerel fishing is great fun for all the family.

Let the guide know exactly what your interests are. We specifically wanted to go for Bigger fish over quantity of fish. And that's exactly what Capt. Brad did for us.

Take the guess work out and book a guide to show you how to fish the current, tide, wind, etc. They know were the fish are!

Mornings can be cool but sometimes better fishing, most afternoons warmer but wind can add some excitement. So many places to fish it’s amazing

Book longer than two hours. You’ll only get a little over an hour with lines in the water.

Choose a great captain that knows all the spots. Highly recommend if you like catching fish

Protect yourself from the sun. Sunscreen and a hat along with a long sleeve shirt recommended.

We were aware that the cold front spooked some fish but captain rio still knew where to find them!

Definitely a great place to catch all different kinds of fish. Highly recommend it.