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Fresh Fishing Reports from Lee County

This is how a fishing day starts RIGHT ?

January 4, 2026

This is how a fishing day starts RIGHT Livewell loaded at Eldredge Marina ? When the bait looks like this… the fish don’t stand a chance.

Sunset on a full moon

January 3, 2026

A cold front just went threw the sunset and view of moon was amazing but the sharks didn’t like the colder water i recommend going to March when the water warms up

Sheepshead smack down

January 3, 2026

The sheepshead bite has been great on our 4 and 6 hour trips the past few weeks!

Florida fishing at its finest

January 3, 2026

The thrill of chartering on Charlotte Harbor? It’s the incredible variety of species, each thriving in unique habitats and conditions. A skilled guide adapts to shifting weather and seizes every opportunity in this diverse fishery. With our first real cold snap dropping water temps over the past few days, we pivoted to sheepshead—and it delivered big for our Wisconsin crew today!

New Year Fishing offshore

January 2, 2026

Grandad and granddaughter off to a great start in the New Year. Big red grouper and lots of snapper 40 miles offshore.

Jack attack

December 31, 2025

Cool and windy conditions but still finding fish in the calm waters of Estero bay

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What anglers said about fishing in Lee County

Highly recommend this trip. Captain was knowledgeable and out to make our trip what we wanted. We caught fish and he let me run alongside a school of dolphins. We will be repeating customers. Boat was very clean ! Very satisfied with our catch and he filleted them for us and gave us great cooking tips.

5.0 / 5

Gulf Coast Charter Service

I would recommend patience and understanding of any situation. I am confident that if the weather was ideal, we would have caught some great sharks!

5.0 / 5

I would recommend patience and understanding of any situation. I am confident that if the weather was ideal, we would have caught some great sharks!

Fort Myers Shark Outfitters

Avoid a cold snap if possible. If it's cold aim for the afternoon verses the morning. We spent more time in the backwaters due to rougher waters and high winds. Fishing was better on the gulf if you can handle the waters. A lot of dolphins scared off our fish but they were fun to watch.

5.0 / 5

E&J Fishing Charters

The fishing this time of year was a little light, but the overall experience with Captain Ethan was great, and made the trip a fun and memorable one for me and the kids.

5.0 / 5

The fishing this time of year was a little light, but the overall experience with Captain Ethan was great, and made the trip a fun and memorable one for me and the kids.

Reel Sanibel Fishing Charters

Captain Brad knew where to find a variety of fish and we had a great day.

5.0 / 5

Captain Brad knew where to find a variety of fish and we had a great day.

Tide Teaser Charters

Catching fish is not guaranteed. Most captains do the very best to make it happen. Its all about the effort. This trip we were lucky we got 2!!!

5.0 / 5

Catching fish is not guaranteed. Most captains do the very best to make it happen. Its all about the effort. This trip we were lucky we got 2!!!

Tide Teaser Charters

yes was a great trip and had awesome time. blew my expectations out of the water and was the best trip of my life.

5.0 / 5

yes was a great trip and had awesome time. blew my expectations out of the water and was the best trip of my life.

Day Shape Fishing Charters

The morning trips are better than the afternoon and the 4 hour trip is the perfect length

5.0 / 5

The morning trips are better than the afternoon and the 4 hour trip is the perfect length

Galaxy Adventures Fort Myers Beach – 24’

A little slow as expected for winter fishing, but Capt. Scott knew just where to head for great action.

5.0 / 5

A little slow as expected for winter fishing, but Capt. Scott knew just where to head for great action.

Thrill Of It All – Captiva

Sounds like late December, based on temperatures, trout were in. I think it depends on what you hope to catch. Trout are fun and make for great eating, which is what we were looking for.

5.0 / 5

Sounds like late December, based on temperatures, trout were in. I think it depends on what you hope to catch. Trout are fun and make for great eating, which is what we were looking for.

Reel Adventures SWFL

It was a blast.. caught 8 different species.. nothing huge but a lot and a ton of fun.

5.0 / 5

It was a blast.. caught 8 different species.. nothing huge but a lot and a ton of fun.

Make A Wake – Captiva Island

A lot is luck when you go out… so many variables… weather, tide and time of year.

5.0 / 5

A lot is luck when you go out… so many variables… weather, tide and time of year.

Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters

This was out of Matlacha, highly recommend staying there. Conveniently located to the Captain and a quaint, colorful, and magical place to visit.

5.0 / 5

This was out of Matlacha, highly recommend staying there. Conveniently located to the Captain and a quaint, colorful, and magical place to visit.

Changes in Latitude Charters

Understand that weather conditions affect fishing and is totally outside of the captain’s control. Don’t hold the captain responsible if the fish aren’t biting like you wanted.

5.0 / 5

Understand that weather conditions affect fishing and is totally outside of the captain’s control. Don’t hold the captain responsible if the fish aren’t biting like you wanted.