Fresh Cortez Fishing Reports

Weather Forecast, Cortez

Fishing Seasons & Latest Fishing Photos and Videos

July

Offshore fisheries cater to anglers of all levels of expertise. Snapper are everyone’s darlings, while Grouper and Amberjacks put up an incredible fight. If you like speed, troll for Kingfish, Wahoo, and Mahi.

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Cortez

Nearshore fishing is on fire!

January 30, 2025

Its been a windy 2025 so far but when the wind lays down the fishing sction nearshore has bedn phenominal !

Winter fishing is in full effect!!!

January 11, 2024

The westher has been a challenge st times but we see still out there catching! Give us a shout for some fun fishing action !

Hogfish mania continues!

December 26, 2023

The weather has beem frustrating this season, but the hogfish fishing has been world class this year! Make sure to reserve your spot to come catch one of the craziest looking, and most delicious fish out there

?Fall fishing transitioning into winter

December 8, 2023

As the temps decline ife been focusing a lot on hogfish nearshore along with a variety of other reef fish!! If you want to fill a cooler, make sure you book a trip in the next couple months and experience it for yourself!!

Epic fall fishing around Anna Maria Isla

November 1, 2023

Its been an incredible start to fall here fishing around Anna Maria Island! Consistsnt catches inshore ans nearshore including snook redfish cobia hogfish snapper grouper shark and many more! Dont miss the boat on a chance to make a memory !

Fall fishings getting going strong!

October 5, 2023

Some cooler water has the fish moving and chewing. Mackerels, cobia, sharks, and all Sorts of stuff are moving through the anna maria island area right now! Make sure to come out and make some memories!

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What anglers said about fishing in Cortez

Temps a bit warm for active fish. Our capt knew his stuff and got us fish.

5.0 / 5

Temps a bit warm for active fish. Our capt knew his stuff and got us fish.

Reel Fun Charter

Captain Terry Talbert is an excellent guide, patient, a good teacher and will put you on fish.

5.0 / 5

Captain Terry Talbert is an excellent guide, patient, a good teacher and will put you on fish.

Reel Fun Charter

February fishing with Captain Terry was good. As water temperature warms it will be Great! More fish will become more active as spring advances.

5.0 / 5

February fishing with Captain Terry was good. As water temperature warms it will be Great! More fish will become more active as spring advances.

Reel Fun Charter

In shore 1/2 day trip provides opportunity to catch a lot of fish, keep a few (due to size restrictions), and to move around to several locations if one or more are slow. Great option for those who struggle with motion sickness. Sarasota Bay tends to be calm, beautiful, and fun.

5.0 / 5

Gulfcart Charters

The recent cold spell dampened the fishing a little, but we still had a great time.

5.0 / 5

The recent cold spell dampened the fishing a little, but we still had a great time.

Reel Fun Charter

If you're doing a near shore trip, definitely do the 6 hour trip. I'm glad we did. With the travel time to the fishing spots that were 7-10 miles out, 4 hours wouldn't have been enough.

5.0 / 5

If you're doing a near shore trip, definitely do the 6 hour trip. I'm glad we did. With the travel time to the fishing spots that were 7-10 miles out, 4 hours wouldn't have been enough.