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Charlotte Harbor Fishing Report for 1/14
Charlotte Harbor Fishing Report for 1/14
January 14, 2023
Captain Rich Damianos of Reel Rich Fishing Charters, Departing out of Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida reported the fishing as very good on Charlotte Harbor for this report for the week ending 1/14/23. After battling back to back blustery cold fronts since our last report it looks like our weather patterns may start settling down a bit heading into the second half of January . Long range forecast are showing temperatures in the upper 70s with sunny sky’s and favorable winds. The Sea Trout action has just been getting better and better all week long on Charlotte Harbor. Fish are transitioning to pre spawn areas and they are feeding eagerly as they go. The trick to success with trout right now is to slow down, working your swim bait along the bottom so that it is ticking the grass is having the best results. On todays charter we used this tactic to swing over 100 trout over the rails. Sheepshead are moving in and we are starting pick them up along the mangroves in the Pine Island Sound area. Sheepshead fishing will continue to improve over the next few weeks. Redfish have been good with a few Snook mixed in. Getting the bait up under the shade line is key especially when the sun is high. The water is really clearing up right now and you have to keep in stealth mode while approaching key areas. We have been getting some good sized reds for this time of year too. Flounder, Pompano ,Jacks and lady fish continued to round out a good mixed catch this time of year on Charlotte Harbor. One key aspect to fishing right now is to slow down and look for deeper grass ares. covering a lot of areas until you find the the bite is still important but you don’t want to fish so fast that you fish right over good concentrations of fish. Mangrove snapper are common and great eating for inshore anglers there are also other overlooked fish that are also excellent eating when properly handled and processed. Shovel Nose Shark also known as Bonnet Head Sharks are very good eating as well as Crevalle Jacks both are very common catches this time of year and are worthy of a try. We have open dates for 4,6 and 8 hour inshore charters on Charlotte Harbor so if your in the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda Florida and surrounding area and would like to get out on Charlotte Harbor Book with us today.
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This week with Reel Rich Fishing
This week with Reel Rich Fishing
December 8, 2022
Captain Rich Damianos of Reel Rich Fishing Charters, Departing out of Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida reported the fishing as very good on Charlotte Harbor for this report for the week ending 12/8/22. The Sea Trout action has been good along the intercostal and in Pine Island Sound over the last week. Warmer water temps are keeping the fish a bit deeper then normal but numbers are stacking up as we approach the spawning season. Redfish have been consistent and skipping shrimp or cut pin fish up under the mangroves has been working well for them. Getting the bait up under the shade line is key especially when the sun is high. Anglers have been getting some really good sized reds for this time of year. Snook fishing continues to improve as the fish transition to their winter habitat. Sheepshead continue to improve in numbers on Charlotte Harbor as they stage and feed into their spawning season. This excellent eating and prolific fish is a excellent target for table fare. Sheepshead are very structure oriented and can most often be found around dock,bridges, oyster bars and reef structures. Pompano, Jack’s, Mangrove Snapper,Mackerels and lady fish will continued to round out a good mixed catch for this time of year on Charlotte Harbor. If your in the Punta Gorda, Cape Coral or greater Fort Myers Florida area and are interested in a fishing charter on Charlotte Harbor We have plenty of open dates available. Offering 4, 6 and 8 hour fishing charters,we invite you to check out our trip offerings here on FishingBooker and book your Florida Fishing Charter with Captain Rich and Reel Rich Fishing Charters today. We depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida.
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What anglers said about fishing in Punta Gorda

Would recommend, we still had a successful fishing trip but sounds like the water being its warmest in Aug makes the bite slow. Still had a great time and reeled some in!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Would recommend, we still had a successful fishing trip but sounds like the water being its warmest in Aug makes the bite slow. Still had a great time and reeled some in!
Josh  P.
Josh P. Ely, IA
Bring lots of water, some Gatorade, and wear lots of sun protective clothing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring lots of water, some Gatorade, and wear lots of sun protective clothing.
Mary  C.
Mary C.
Just Killing Time Charters with Captain Brad you will not be disappointed. Best experience ever.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just Killing Time Charters with Captain Brad you will not be disappointed. Best experience ever.
James  L.
James L. South Bend, IN
Just follow the captain’s recommendations. Use plenty of sun screen and prepare to have fun!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just follow the captain’s recommendations. Use plenty of sun screen and prepare to have fun!
Juliet  B.
Juliet B. Punta Gorda, FL
Fishing out of PG with Captain Brad with spectacular. The location was convenient and we were able to have a delicious fish dinner!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing out of PG with Captain Brad with spectacular. The location was convenient and we were able to have a delicious fish dinner!
Karen  A.  D.
Karen A. D. Springboro, OH
4 hours lots of time for newbies. Put sunscreen on face arms and especially legs :)
Excellent
5.0 / 5
4 hours lots of time for newbies. Put sunscreen on face arms and especially legs :)
Earl  M.
Earl M. Punta Gorda, Florida
Get out for the snook with live bait, fun to spot fish in the canals behind docks and boats
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get out for the snook with live bait, fun to spot fish in the canals behind docks and boats
Kevin  E.
Kevin E. Port Charlotte, FL
Do not worry about your level of experience. My husband and son are experienced fishermen and I don’t fish at all and Captain Steve and Zeke tailored our experience so that we all enjoyed our time
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do not worry about your level of experience. My husband and son are experienced fishermen and I don’t fish at all and Captain Steve and Zeke tailored our experience so that we all enjoyed our time
Daniel  H.
Daniel H. Coon Rapids, MN
Get a good Local Guide,talk to local Fisherman, fish Backbays or Offshore, Bridges or Fishing Peirs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a good Local Guide,talk to local Fisherman, fish Backbays or Offshore, Bridges or Fishing Peirs
Dan  B.
Dan B. Port Charlotte, Florida
This was our first time and we had a blast. I do thing morning in July was a good time. Not as hot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was our first time and we had a blast. I do thing morning in July was a good time. Not as hot
Amanda  B.
Amanda B. Orlando, FL
Get advice from Captain regarding best type of fishing for the time of year!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get advice from Captain regarding best type of fishing for the time of year!
Vernon  S.
Vernon S. Punta Gorda, Florida
Get a good fishing guide like Captain Rich. The weather in February is mild . The fishing is fantastic!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a good fishing guide like Captain Rich. The weather in February is mild . The fishing is fantastic!
Ronald  A.
Ronald A. Punta Gorda, Florida
Go hire Captain Rich at Reel Rich Fishing at Burnt Store. You will love the experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go hire Captain Rich at Reel Rich Fishing at Burnt Store. You will love the experience.
Rich  C.
Rich C. Woodstock, VA