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

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Russell Floyd
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Went fishing with Floridaze Fishing Charters- Captiva on June 6, 2024
Tarpon fishing is fun but I like being able to eat what I catch. Lane snapper and Redfish are some of the best eating you'll ever experience. Be willing to adjust on the fly when chartering....people are people and sometimes things happen.

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Christian Fitzsimmons
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Went fishing with Floridaze Fishing Charters- Captiva on April 18, 2024
Talk to your captain and tell them what you would like to catch and don’t be bashful on your experience level they will work with you and make it worth your wile and catch fish and have a great trip!

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Terry Richardson
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Went fishing with Fish On Adventure – Captiva Island on February 14, 2024
Cool or colder weather not for most beginners. But Captain Gregg will put you on the Bite. He will instruct and guide you. You will see a lot of action. This type of fishing good for all ages. If you can do cold water fishing.

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Stephen Bahnson
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Went fishing with Thrill Of It All – Captiva on February 1, 2024
It's not the best time of the year for fishing in the area because it is winter. We know that, but it's when we come to Florida. We caught more fish with Capt Scott this year than we have with other Capt's in several years. We would definitely recommend him in February or any other month of the year.

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Tiffany Foley
Fort Myers, FL
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Went fishing with Spangler Adventures – Captiva on March 12, 2019
Come wiht an open mind, don't set your goals too high, otherwise you could dissapoint yourself on a slow day. We were having a good time catching baitfish, then got blown away when we went out to catch sharks!

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Eric Hoffman
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Went fishing with Maxed Out Charters 2 on March 20, 2025
Make sure to get with a local guide or captain, we spent hours fishing onshore with minimal results. Things changed dramatically when we got out on the water.

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Matt Shea
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Went fishing with Make A Wake – Captiva Island on February 26, 2025
Yes. You have many different options as far as water goes. You can go off shore or stay in the sound in backwater. Plus it is absolutely beautiful.

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Ken Murphy
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Went fishing with Top Slot Fishing Charters on March 18, 2024
Bring your snacks and enjoy a great day of fishing. Dayron in no BS...he will put you the fish. Tap into his knowledge of the environment and the fish you are trying to catch.

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Paul Kessinger
Madison, CT
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Went fishing with Capt Matt's Island Charters – Captiva on February 11, 2022
When the water starts warming up in mid-February, our Captain says more species of fish are active.

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Aimee Mahoney
Miami, FL
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Went fishing with Thrill Of It All – Captiva on July 23, 2021
It’s HOT. Helps if you have some kind of shade. Fishing in Captiva is great year round, but better in the cooler months!

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Chris Williamson
Boiling Springs, SC
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Went fishing with Blue Line Fishing Charters LLC on July 30, 2019
Do your homework and research your charters. I would probably look for charters with the most reviews so you can make an educated choice on where you spend $400 plus

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Kevin Cameron
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Went fishing with Maxed Out Charters 2 on July 10, 2024
Definitely a great experience for someone just starting with fishing. Justin makes it fun

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Chris Chafin
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Went fishing with Fish On Adventure – Captiva Island on June 18, 2024
Number of species to target. Getting towards the hot part of year but great trip.

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Kyle Stevie
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Went fishing with Make A Wake – Captiva Island on April 1, 2024
Try a Tarpon trip. We didn’t fish for them, but they were on the depth finder.

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Michael E McAlone
Dallas, TX
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Went fishing with Top Slot Fishing Charters on June 16, 2023
Heat can affect your catch .. best if you you are aware of the moon ? cycle best around full moon