Fresh Charlotte Harbor Fishing Reports

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Charlotte Harbor

Snook Bite

February 16, 2026

Warm temps = happy snook

Winter time fishing

January 29, 2026

Fishing has been really good even though the cold front’s been coming through its not stopping the sheephead and trout bite great eating and alot of fun to fight

Top Water Tanks!

January 24, 2026

Throwing some artifical around in the harbor.

Non stop action on charlotte harbor!

January 19, 2026

Over 25 snook including this monster 40 incher on the lightest tackle possible! Great day with a good group of guys. Thats what its all about! Making memories! Call or text now to inquire about a trip on beautiful charlotte harbor. Come fish with a Punta Gorda Native!

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.

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What anglers said about fishing in Charlotte Harbor

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

Yes, Cody grew up here and has finished hard for many many years and it shows. he is a great guy and works hard to make sure everyone gets a chance to fish regardless of their experience.

5.0 / 5

Yes, Cody grew up here and has finished hard for many many years and it shows. he is a great guy and works hard to make sure everyone gets a chance to fish regardless of their experience.

Straw Hats Fishing Charters

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

Chum Em Up Charters

Find a good captain, listen to their advice on how to hook and land your catch.

5.0 / 5

Find a good captain, listen to their advice on how to hook and land your catch.

Just Killin Time Charters

Look ahead at the weather we didn’t go offshore due to high winds and rough waters

5.0 / 5

Look ahead at the weather we didn’t go offshore due to high winds and rough waters

Fast Cast Fishing - Punta Gorda

Take your time and look over the charters. There is something for everyone. Bring a hat.

5.0 / 5

Take your time and look over the charters. There is something for everyone. Bring a hat.

Reel Rich Fishing

Keep an open mind these four and five-hour trips are not trips to fill your freezer but if you're looking to go out and bend a rod and have a good time then you're in good hands down here

5.0 / 5

Keep an open mind these four and five-hour trips are not trips to fill your freezer but if you're looking to go out and bend a rod and have a good time then you're in good hands down here

Chum Em Up Charters

Don’t expect quantity or size of fish over having a great day on the water with a good captain.

4.7 / 5

Don’t expect quantity or size of fish over having a great day on the water with a good captain.

Fish Whistle Charters

Dress warm even if it is sunny. We had full sun but the temp was only 70 degrees and it was cool out on the water.

4.7 / 5

Dress warm even if it is sunny. We had full sun but the temp was only 70 degrees and it was cool out on the water.

Reel Rich Fishing

We thoroughly enjoyed our time spent with Captain Newberry. He was very professional and very knowledgeable about fishing and just all around fun to talk too. We caught plenty of fish to feel the ice chests. Highly recommend this charter for anyone looking for a good easy to work with captain.

5.0 / 5