Fresh Punta Gorda Fishing Reports

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Punta Gorda

Multiple awesome trips

January 13, 2026

These pictures are from the past few trips ive had the fish are eating and the rods are staying bent still bait in the harbor water temperature has not gone down yet to switch things off we been averaging 30 fish days plus with gorgeous weather

I caught a shark!

January 11, 2026

Winter fishing on our Florida gulf coast is in full swing and Capt Rich of Reel Rich Fishing Charters in Punta Gorda Florida says fishing is extremely good. Our charters over the week have put several dozen sea trout over the rail each trip per angler with excellent catches of sheepshead, redfish, mangrove snapper and spanish mackerel rounding out a full week of exceptional catches for our guests. Sharks are always a highlight of any trip and our friend Reese caught this shovel head on our last trip on Charlotte Harbor. With the above average warm weather pattern pushing now into mid January we can expect the excellent fishing to continue and likely a early start to our hot spring fishing as we fish through February. Capt Rich would love to hear you say it too - I Caught A Shark!. Reach out Today and lets plan your Florida fishing adventure. We depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda Florida.

Slot snook action

January 6, 2026

This groups first time to the area, they said they will be back!

Good times with greg and his nephews

January 5, 2026

Fishing was awesome today alot of fun and managed to bring home some dinner

The snook and trout bite has been on fir

January 4, 2026

Cast after cast this group of 4 caught loads of snook and trout!

Amazing fishing lights out

January 3, 2026

Fishing has been awesome with guys getting big grouper some trips to monster hard fighing snook the bait is still around and fishing is on fire

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What anglers said about fishing in Punta Gorda

Glen Sharp fishing tour was awesome. Really nice boat and a kid friendly captain that made sure all the kids caught fish. all 3 caught bonnet head sharks. Pampano and magrove snapper. A really fun day on the water

5.0 / 5

Reel Sharp Sportfishing

Captain Brad was very patient, knowledgeable, and took his time to teach us the techniques of fishing in saltwater for the first time. We highly recommend him and hope to one day book him again.

5.0 / 5

Captain Brad was very patient, knowledgeable, and took his time to teach us the techniques of fishing in saltwater for the first time. We highly recommend him and hope to one day book him again.

Just Killin Time Charters

Book early in your stay so you have time to switch to a later date if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

5.0 / 5

Book early in your stay so you have time to switch to a later date if the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Chum Em Up Charters

Honestly, it was more than I expected, being use to northern inland lakes. I was impressed for never fishing salt water before.

5.0 / 5

Honestly, it was more than I expected, being use to northern inland lakes. I was impressed for never fishing salt water before.

Charlotte Harbor Angling Adventures

I only give 4 instead of 5 because I understand from our guide that there are easier and more consistent days a month from now. With pretty curious expectations, we had a great day!

5.0 / 5

I only give 4 instead of 5 because I understand from our guide that there are easier and more consistent days a month from now. With pretty curious expectations, we had a great day!

Just Killin Time Charters

Find live bait if possible. Many will try to cheat you with crappy frozen or refrigerated bait.

4.7 / 5

Find live bait if possible. Many will try to cheat you with crappy frozen or refrigerated bait.

Charlotte Harbor Angling Adventures

Yes, it’s a great area and fun to see everything from the water. A lot of honey holes for fish.

5.0 / 5

Yes, it’s a great area and fun to see everything from the water. A lot of honey holes for fish.

McKenzie Charter Company

Just remember its fishing no gurantees but Mike will do the best to find and put you in fish

4.3 / 5

Just remember its fishing no gurantees but Mike will do the best to find and put you in fish

Chum Em Up Charters

Don't be afraid of booking capt Brad, he is seasoned and very knowledgeable about the area. Also very respectable about your comfort while underway.

5.0 / 5

Don't be afraid of booking capt Brad, he is seasoned and very knowledgeable about the area. Also very respectable about your comfort while underway.

Just Killin Time Charters

I would highly recommend fishing in Charlotte Harbor, leaving out of Punta Gorda. There are so many different species to be caught!!

5.0 / 5

I would highly recommend fishing in Charlotte Harbor, leaving out of Punta Gorda. There are so many different species to be caught!!

Reel Rich Fishing

Glad that we packed a warm coat to the trip back was a little cool, the afternoon was perfect 75 and sunny.

5.0 / 5

Glad that we packed a warm coat to the trip back was a little cool, the afternoon was perfect 75 and sunny.

Charlotte Harbor Angling Adventures

A captain like Rich will know exactly where to go and what kind of fish to go after. local experience and knowledge is key to a great day of fishing.

5.0 / 5

A captain like Rich will know exactly where to go and what kind of fish to go after. local experience and knowledge is key to a great day of fishing.

Reel Rich Fishing

Go out with realistic expectations based on time of year and conditions. Current weather patterns, tides, water temp etc.. always have something to due with the catch.

5.0 / 5

Go out with realistic expectations based on time of year and conditions. Current weather patterns, tides, water temp etc.. always have something to due with the catch.

Southern Charm Charters

Keep an open mind, it is fishing. Sometimes the fish bite and sometimes they don’t. Have fun!!!

5.0 / 5

Keep an open mind, it is fishing. Sometimes the fish bite and sometimes they don’t. Have fun!!!

Chum Em Up Charters

Get a great guide, Captain Glenn with Reel Sharp Sportfishing! Caught multiple species. Super clean and organized boat. Glenn works hard to put fishing in the boat! Highly recommended!

5.0 / 5

Get a great guide, Captain Glenn with Reel Sharp Sportfishing! Caught multiple species. Super clean and organized boat. Glenn works hard to put fishing in the boat! Highly recommended!

Reel Sharp Sportfishing Oswego, Illinois

Bring the strongest bug spray you can if your are going when the sun goes down

5.0 / 5

Bring the strongest bug spray you can if your are going when the sun goes down

Charlotte Harbor Angling Adventures

Nothing needed except maybe snacks/water. Helps to not wear socks on the boat

5.0 / 5

Nothing needed except maybe snacks/water. Helps to not wear socks on the boat

Charlotte Harbor Angling Adventures

Know what species you would like to target before you go and let your captain know.

5.0 / 5

Know what species you would like to target before you go and let your captain know.

Fish Whistle Charters

Captain mike help me with that and I'm glad because he told me the best time and accommodation for a switch time / If I could.. I was at the beach on the original appointment time and was so hot . So glad for his recommendation

5.0 / 5

Chum Em Up Charters

Give Captain Mike a call at Chum em Up Charters. You won't be disappointed

5.0 / 5

Give Captain Mike a call at Chum em Up Charters. You won't be disappointed