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Late Summer bite
Late Summer bite
August 18, 2025
Late Summer fishing report in Naples, FL As we sit here halfway through August we are still enjoying the benefits of summer fishing while we slowly catch traces of what the upcoming fall season will bring. The weather has been stellar with countless slick days offshore. This has brought some incredible visibility as we can see the bottom in 80 feet. Wreck fishing has been awesome with a great mix bag recently. With the snapper spawn taking place it has given us a great opportunity for chumming Mangrove and Yellowtail snapper all the way up to the surface. This has led to some awesome surface eats from fish you typically catch on the bottom. Also has made for some great meals as well. On top of the great snapper bite there are also Amberjack, Barracudas, and Goliath Grouper to pull on. The Permit have still been schooled up nicely out there as well and this is a last call on them while crabs have been thinning out of most bait shops. Inshore and nearshore fishing has been great with the Snook bite being awesome on nearshore wrecks and the backcountry. There have been a few Cobia showing up early as well and have been a nice added bonus. We are about a month out from the fall bait rush and pretty soon there will be perfect sized pilchards everywhere on our beaches. This makes for great fishing no matter where we decide to bring them. More fall tendencies will begin to show within the next month and we are eager for a change of pace in our fishery. Our Redfish migration will take place once we creep into September and not long after that the Cobia will show in full force as well. Great fishing is happening now as we speak and even better fishing is on the way. This is a great time of the year to avoid the crowds and get on a great bite. Please reach out to any of our Captains regarding any potential questions. Happy fishing. -Captain Perry
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What anglers said about fishing in Naples

Sunscreen, a hat that won’t blow away, polarized sunglasses and mosquito repellent!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sunscreen, a hat that won’t blow away, polarized sunglasses and mosquito repellent!!
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
I would definitely recommend fishing in Naples! It was a great day! Beautiful views! And lots of fish to catch!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would definitely recommend fishing in Naples! It was a great day! Beautiful views! And lots of fish to catch!
Captain Ben Charters
Captain Ben Charters
Our group of four caught 50+ fish and kept enough for dinner for the four of us. We fished near shore and had a great day catching a variety of fish. High tide is the best time to fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Our group of four caught 50+ fish and kept enough for dinner for the four of us. We fished near shore and had a great day catching a variety of fish. High tide is the best time to fish.
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
Expect to catch smaller fish and hope to get some keepers. But still fun to catch and release.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Expect to catch smaller fish and hope to get some keepers. But still fun to catch and release.
Artistic Angler Charters
Artistic Angler Charters
I think there are so many different fish to catch! We did the morning trip, it was overcast but it was great! I think with the right captain, like Captain Rob with Runnin the Flats it will be great!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I think there are so many different fish to catch! We did the morning trip, it was overcast but it was great! I think with the right captain, like Captain Rob with Runnin the Flats it will be great!
Runnin the Flats 2
Runnin the Flats 2
We had a blast. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do some beginning or expertise fishing. Don’t expect to be going out deep-sea fishing. You’ll need a full day or longer to do big fish but if you plan on catching some pretty decent size fish and the opportunity to catch some bigger ones offshore around 40 to 30 feet we got tons of different types of fish even if we couldn’t keep them due to season. It was still a blast to catch them and release
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had a blast. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to do some beginning or expertise fishing. Don’t expect to be going out deep-sea fishing. You’ll need a full day or longer to do big fish but if you plan on catching some pretty decent size fish and the opportunity to catch some bigger ones offshore around 40 to 30 feet we got tons of different types of fish even if we couldn’t keep them due to season. It was still a blast to catch them and release
Captain Eric Inc. Team Lobo
Captain Eric Inc. Team Lobo
If you want a family friendly great atmosphere I would highly recommend Captain Dean!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you want a family friendly great atmosphere I would highly recommend Captain Dean!
Flat Bottom Girl Charters
Flat Bottom Girl Charters
Note the importance of tides vs times when booking a charter for optimal fishing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Note the importance of tides vs times when booking a charter for optimal fishing
Kids Time Fishing
Kids Time Fishing
Dress properly!!! The sun is intense and you may run into mosquitoes. Have plenty of water on hand and get ready to not only enjoy fishing but the Everglades and wildlife
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Dress properly!!! The sun is intense and you may run into mosquitoes. Have plenty of water on hand and get ready to not only enjoy fishing but the Everglades and wildlife
Anchor Charters Of Naples
Anchor Charters Of Naples
It was a great trip. The conditions were not perfect and the report said the fishing was slow. Sean moved us around and found a very productive spot. We caught about 30 fish and my son had a blast.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was a great trip. The conditions were not perfect and the report said the fishing was slow. Sean moved us around and found a very productive spot. We caught about 30 fish and my son had a blast.
Dreamaker Fishing Charters
Dreamaker Fishing Charters
I recommend going with all in fishing charter. Captain Jim and his first mate Jackson were the best and made our experience for the eight of us as positive and memorable as it could’ve been.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I recommend going with all in fishing charter. Captain Jim and his first mate Jackson were the best and made our experience for the eight of us as positive and memorable as it could’ve been.
All In Deep Sea Fishing Charters
All In Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Plenty of fish inshore/near shore. No need to go way out in the gulf if all you want to do is catch fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Plenty of fish inshore/near shore. No need to go way out in the gulf if all you want to do is catch fish.
Anchor Charters Of Naples
Anchor Charters Of Naples
We caught enough fish to keep the kids happy. We were not just fishing......We wanted the full experance of shelling, fishing and sight seeing....we got all of it. And Dolphins as well!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We caught enough fish to keep the kids happy. We were not just fishing......We wanted the full experance of shelling, fishing and sight seeing....we got all of it. And Dolphins as well!
Capt Joey D Charters – Island Dreamer
Capt Joey D Charters – Island Dreamer
Check for red tide and of course spring would be better. Do your homework and set expectations accordingly. Luckily our captain helped us with this prior.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check for red tide and of course spring would be better. Do your homework and set expectations accordingly. Luckily our captain helped us with this prior.
Dreamaker Fishing Charters
Dreamaker Fishing Charters
Yes! Captain Bill also provided a small cooler with ice and waters as well as life jackets for our younger crew member (7 y/o). The kids had a blast!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes! Captain Bill also provided a small cooler with ice and waters as well as life jackets for our younger crew member (7 y/o). The kids had a blast!
Kids Time Fishing
Kids Time Fishing
Book a Charter with Dreamaker and Sean will take all the worry out of a great fishing trip. Targeted or multi species let Sean's experience work for you.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a Charter with Dreamaker and Sean will take all the worry out of a great fishing trip. Targeted or multi species let Sean's experience work for you.
Dreamaker Fishing Charters
Dreamaker Fishing Charters
The cold weather makes the big fish more difficult to catch I reckon. That said, the variety was great with 15 or so different fish in two days.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The cold weather makes the big fish more difficult to catch I reckon. That said, the variety was great with 15 or so different fish in two days.
Runnin the Flats 2
Runnin the Flats 2
Live bait seemed to help immensely so end the day on a positive note by saving the live bait for last. Chartering a boat will definitely help in locating good locations to fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Live bait seemed to help immensely so end the day on a positive note by saving the live bait for last. Chartering a boat will definitely help in locating good locations to fish.
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
2 Thumbs Up Fishing Charters
Great for first time anglers. The Capt and first mate handled everything. Super easy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great for first time anglers. The Capt and first mate handled everything. Super easy.
Captain Eric Inc. Team Lobo
Captain Eric Inc. Team Lobo
The inland fishing is great. No concern about water conditions. Lots of action catching fish. No trophies, but constant.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The inland fishing is great. No concern about water conditions. Lots of action catching fish. No trophies, but constant.
Wiggins Bay Charters
Wiggins Bay Charters