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Fresh Fishing Reports from Lee County

Winter time reds! ?❄️

January 26, 2026

Winter is prime time for redfish. Cooler water pushes fish into predictable areas, creating great action on the flats, mangroves, and deeper holes. Perfect for all skill levels and a great time to enjoy Florida’s best inshore fishing!

Winter fishing hot!!!

January 22, 2026

Shrimp has been the ticket for sheepshead and blackdrum. Casting artificials producing nice jack crevalles.

Fish tacos

January 21, 2026

The sheephead bite is on fire great fight and awesome to eat. The income tide seems to be the best.

Kids had a blast Offshore!

January 21, 2026

With the right weather conditions, we were able to head Offshore with this family. They had the best day of fishing, catching snapper, grouper, amberjack, and more! If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family and you’re staying in Cape Coral, Sanibel, Fort Myers, or Fort Myers Beach check us out for an awesome adventure!

Winter t time sheepshead snapper pompano

January 20, 2026

Easy to catch table fare fir this time of year in are winter season, plenty for a meal or more!

Winter time sheepshead pompano snapper

January 19, 2026

Great eating fush and cstching fir this time of year when we are in are winter trend, easy to catch and plenty of table fare!

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What anglers said about fishing in Lee County

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

It’s a little chilly in the morning in February. Dress accordingly and you’ll have a blast!

5.0 / 5

It’s a little chilly in the morning in February. Dress accordingly and you’ll have a blast!

Enjoy A Day On Estero Bay!

As per the Captain , March when water is warmer there are more species of fish

5.0 / 5

As per the Captain , March when water is warmer there are more species of fish

Tide Teaser Charters

wear layered clothing (it’s colder on the water than on the beach), bring a rain-proof jacket if there’s more than a little wind (ocean spray during the ride to the fishing grounds can get you wet), and listen to your Captain…he definitely knows the places and techniques to get you fish.

5.0 / 5

Thrill Of It All – Captiva

Dress in layers, bring sunscreen, bring some water, and soak up whatever advice is offered to you by your guide.

5.0 / 5

Dress in layers, bring sunscreen, bring some water, and soak up whatever advice is offered to you by your guide.

Capt. Bill Walker's Fishing Charters

Be ready to catch fish! You never know what your going to pull up next! Could be a fish of a lifetime!!

4.7 / 5

Be ready to catch fish! You never know what your going to pull up next! Could be a fish of a lifetime!!

Galaxy Adventures 26

Winter time is probably not the best time to fish. Colder water temps cools fishing off.

5.0 / 5

Winter time is probably not the best time to fish. Colder water temps cools fishing off.

Dragonfly Charters

Choose captain Brian for a great experiece and a good understanding of how to catch each kind of fish

5.0 / 5

Choose captain Brian for a great experiece and a good understanding of how to catch each kind of fish

Changes in Latitude Charters

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

I’m told The fishery is still recovering from hurricanes and red tide but we caught a lot of fish and some good size to them. We Had very warm weather for January (80’s).

5.0 / 5

I’m told The fishery is still recovering from hurricanes and red tide but we caught a lot of fish and some good size to them. We Had very warm weather for January (80’s).

Gulf Coast Charter Service

Traffic can be bad during Jan, so know how far away the dock is. capt Jack is very convenient and we were fishing in a few minutes (no 30

5.0 / 5

Traffic can be bad during Jan, so know how far away the dock is. capt Jack is very convenient and we were fishing in a few minutes (no 30

Captain Jack’s Fishing Charters

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.