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Punta Gorda FL & Carlotte Harbor Report
Punta Gorda FL & Carlotte Harbor Report
February 17, 2020
Captain Rich Damianos of Reel Rich Fishing Charters, Departing out of Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida reported the fishing as Exceptional on Charlotte Harbor for this report for the week ending 2/16/20. The Redfish action has been the best in years. We have been targeting them along the mangroves all over in Pine Island Sound area .Traditional post up and soaking of large shrimp or cut pin fish have been working well. Getting the bait up under the shade line is key especially when the sun is high. We have been getting some good sized reds for this time of year too with regular catches in the 10lb class. A fishing charter in the Punta Gorda area would not be complete without getting everybody in on the action on a good school of Sea Trout. This week we have been bringing them over the rails one after another with just about every trip this week exceeding 100 fish. Spanish Mackerel and Ladies have been mixing in with the school’s and adding to the excitement. Sheepshead continue to be plentiful and these hard fighting tanks have been a steady visitor to our net all week. We have picked up some real nice ones this year too with some fish pushing the 8 pound mark. All our other species continue to be strong with Snook, Pompano, Snapper and many others coming over rail on a daily basis. As I said last report “March is right around the corner for us now and traditionally the official start of our spring season and one of our favorite times of the year” but this extended warm up has definitely put us there now. Bait is pilling in and the snook have started pulling out . Cobia are being seen and even a few Tarpon have been spotted around. Over the next week we will be focused on adjusting to the transitions that are happening as the water temperature continue to climb. If your interested in a fishing charter on Charlotte Harbor We have plenty of open dates available. Offering 4, 6 and 8 hour fishing charters and we are conveniently located to Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Cape Coral Florida . We invite you to check out our trip offerings here on FishingBooker and book your Charlotte Harbor Fishing charter today. We depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida
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Charlotte Harbor Fishing Report 2/6/20
Charlotte Harbor Fishing Report 2/6/20
February 6, 2020
Captain Rich of Reel Rich Fishing Charters out of Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida reported another great week of fishing on Charlotte Harbor. While we had been enjoying more fall like conditions well in to our short “winter” season, inshore water temps have now dropped 10 degrees since our last report as back to back cold fronts have swept across Charlotte Harbor putting us into our more seasonable range. Speckled Sea Trout continue to be strong and we have adjusted to targeting them on the grass flats and inside edges where the suns rays warm the bottom. Shrimp under a float have been working well. Covering water with a 3” DOA cal swim shad on a 1/4oz jig head with a slow and low retrieve will help locate pods of fish. Redfish have been extremely good this week as well. We have been on a good aggregate of fish and we are absolutely seeing the benefits of the temporary closer by the FWC. It’s undoubtedly been one of the best years in many for this species. when we have the right tide and wind the action can be fast paced. The cool off has put us squarely into Sheepshead season and this hard fighting and delicious fish has been a steady visitor to our net all week. We have picked up some real tanks this year too with some fish pushing the 8 pound mark. A good hook makes all the difference when targeting Sheepshead and we love the Owner Mutu Light offset circle hook in the 1/0 size for these guys. Everyone has their favorite bait for sheep’s but for us we keep it pretty basic with shrimp. Spanish Mackerel,Pompano, Mangrove Snapper,Black Drum and Ladyfish continue to mix in with the action daily. March is right around the corner for us now and traditionally the official start of our spring season and one of our favorite times of the year. White bait should start pushing back in and the snook will start pulling out from their winter holes to greet them. Cobia will start showing on the bars and maybe even a few early season Tarpon will be targetable. One things for sure - it’s been a mild and strange winter here on Charlotte Harbor that has been filled with excellent fishing. At this point any prolonged warming trend will only make things more exciting If your interested in a fishing charter on Charlotte Harbor We have plenty of open dates available. Offering 4, 6 and 8 hour fishing charters and we are conveniently located to Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Cape Coral Florida . We invite you to check out our trip offerings here on FishingBooker and book your Charlotte Harbor Fishing charter today. We depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida.
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Punta Gorda Fl 1/22/20 Report
Punta Gorda Fl 1/22/20 Report
January 23, 2020
Captain Rich of Reel Rich Fishing Charters out of Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida reported excellent fishing on Charlotte Harbor this week. With inshore water temps running 70 to 74 degrees over the last week the harbor has been fishing more like late fall then mid winter. Speckled Sea Trout continue to be strong and we have been targeting them in a little deeper water then last week. Shrimp under a float has been the key pattern but larger swim bait patterns slow rolled over deep grass have been producing larger fish.Using a 3/8oz jig head and a white zoom paddle tail fluke will keep the bait down low and add distance to each cast. Redfish have been extremely good this week. We have been on a good aggregate of fish all week and when we have the right tide and wind the action can be fast paced. We have even been picking up a few Black Drum mixed in with the Reds, They are open to harvest now and are absolutely delicious table fare. Sheepshead have been picking up this week as well and I would expect it to continue as gulf water temps drop. Spanish Mackerel,Pompano, Mangrove Snapper and Ladyfish continue to mix in with the action daily. Covering water and running the tides right now is the key to success as the windows of opportunity have been narrow over the last week. With the up coming new moon this weekend improving tides will usher in some better flow throughout the day and impact the bite positively over the next week. Father and son Team Larry and Mike from Michigan put together a nice mixed bag this week with a steady pick of Reds, Black Drum and Trout on their Charlotte Harbor Fishing charter. Wade from Washington state and his crew put together a nice catch for the grill and kept the rods bent all morning Destin from Pittsburgh came out and got in on some of the Red hot action and insisted on the captain getting in on the action as well which was a blast. If your interested in a fishing charter on Charlotte Harbor We have plenty of open dates available. Offering 4, 6 and 8 hour fishing charters and we are conveniently located to Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Cape Coral Florida . We invite you to check out our trip offerings here on Fishingbooker and book your Charlotte Harbor Fishing charter today. We depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida.
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Charlotte Harbor- Punta Gorda Florida Fi
Charlotte Harbor- Punta Gorda Florida Fi
January 14, 2020
Captain Rich of Reel Rich Fishing Charters out of Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,FL reported excellent fishing on Charlotte Harbor this week. The Sea Trout have been exceptional this week with many days providing one after another steady action all day. Trout are super focused on glass minnow forage right now and are willingly taking artificial baits. While Spanish Mackerel,Pompano and Ladyfish continue to mix in with the action. Moving water is key and keeping an eye out for birds diving will help define likely areas holding fish. Closer in to the mangrove keys and back waters Snook and Reds are doing well and will take free lined shrimp pitched onto and near structure. As usual for our winter fishing trips here on Charlotte Harbor shrimp are king and the larger game fish really can’t resist the biggest ones you can pitch in front of them. Gag Grouper have started pushing into the harbor for their seasonal migration and we have had some excellent catches this week . While the season is currently closed for this species they provide a great challenge and exciting fight on our inshore gear. Mike and his crew from up north boated over 25 Gags on one of our trips this week. Sheepshead have been a little confused with our water temps being on the warm side of normal but we are still picking up a few and Georgie Kline from Homer, NY also gets top honors with this weeks jumbo. Temperatures over the next 10 days are forecast for near record Highs and this is undoubtedly going to have a positive impact on the already good fishing. If your looking for a fishing charter on Charlotte Harbor We have plenty of open dates available. Offering 4, 6 and 8 hour fishing charters and we are conveniently located to Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Cape Coral Florida . We invite you to check out our trip offerings here on FishingBooker and book your Charlotte Harbor Fishing charter today. We depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda Florida.
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Punta Gorda -Charlotte Harbor-Fishing Re
Punta Gorda -Charlotte Harbor-Fishing Re
December 16, 2019
Captain Rich fishing out of Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,FL reported excellent fishing on Charlotte Harbor this week. There has been a good run of Sheepshead moving into Charlotte Harbor as of late and the steady pick of Redfish and Snook has continued as water temperatures have actually warmed keeping the fish very active. The Sea Trout are starting to show up in their usual patterns with smaller specimens in the upper harbor and larger sized schools fallowing behind in the southern harbor and Pine Island Sound areas. With the inevitable arrival of some major cold fronts to cool the water a bit we would expect the trout bite to improve. The catch and release season put into effect last May and excellent bait fish stocks all year will have a pretty good impact on the quality and numbers of trout we catch this season. Sadly It looks like our Tarpon have moved out for the year. Thanks to everyone who came out and Tarpon fished with us this year. It was undoubtedly or best season ever! Dates for the 2020 Tarpon fishing charters (April-June) are locking up fast so make sure to book your dates early so they don’t get away.- -And we still have plenty of open inshore dates available in our winter and spring Florida fishing season and we invite you to check out our trip offerings here on our FishingBooker profile and book your Punta Gorda - Charlotte Harbor, Flordia Fishing charter today. Punta Gorda FL- Charlotte Harbor-Fishing Report
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What anglers said about fishing in Punta Gorda

I would love to say “No”, so we could. Savory it to do again. Absolutely, not the great fishing, but the wildlife around you is amazing..
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would love to say “No”, so we could. Savory it to do again. Absolutely, not the great fishing, but the wildlife around you is amazing..
Fish Whistle Charters
Fish Whistle Charters
Yes definitely a great guide for a first time visitor as he explained everything and left us with no questions!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes definitely a great guide for a first time visitor as he explained everything and left us with no questions!
Chum Em Up Charters
Chum Em Up Charters
That not all fish are keepers and you have to respect that. Let your captain know what type of fish you want to catch before heading out.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
That not all fish are keepers and you have to respect that. Let your captain know what type of fish you want to catch before heading out.
Fish Whistle Charters
Fish Whistle Charters
Definitely hire a guide to show you the harbor and educate you on the area!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely hire a guide to show you the harbor and educate you on the area!
Reel Rich Fishing
Reel Rich Fishing
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!
Fast Cast Fishing - Punta Gorda
Fast Cast Fishing - Punta Gorda 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.
Southern Charm Charters
Southern Charm Charters
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.
Just Killin Time Charters
Just Killin Time Charters 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!
Just Killin Time Charters
Just Killin Time Charters 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!
Just Killin Time Charters
Just Killin Time Charters 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 :)
Fish Whistle Charters
Fish Whistle Charters 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
Fish Whistle Charters
Fish Whistle Charters 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
Southern Charm Charters
Southern Charm Charters 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
Outcast Charter Company – Offshore
Outcast Charter Company – Offshore 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
Fast Cast Fishing - Punta Gorda
Fast Cast Fishing - Punta Gorda 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!
Fast Cast Fishing - Punta Gorda
Fast Cast Fishing - Punta Gorda 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!
Reel Rich Fishing
Reel Rich Fishing 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.
Reel Rich Fishing
Reel Rich Fishing Woodstock, VA