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Fresh Fishing Reports from Lee County

Snapper Fishing Offshore (deep sea fishi

January 12, 2026

Head offshore with us on our nine hour full day trip bottom fishing for mutton snapper! This trip takes us Offshore to the larger reefs and larger racks, looking for big snapper and trophy size fish. We also see Grouper, kingfish, sharks, Pompano, Tuna and more on this trip!

Sheepshead cooperative!!!

January 12, 2026

Using live shrimp is producing nice sheepshead catches this winter.

Bait steeling bandits

January 12, 2026

The sheephead bite is getting better day by day fun to catch and great to eat

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.

Goliath Grouper – Boca Grande, Florida ?

January 11, 2026

Goliath Grouper – Boca Grande, Florida ?? This is what pound-for-pound power looks like. Goliath Groupers are absolute tanks — once they eat, it’s all muscle, drag, and pure chaos. Short runs, brutal head shakes, and a fight that’ll leave you cominh back for more!

Offshore Fishing- Grouper

January 10, 2026

Fishing offshore for grouper on the 9 hour trip, the “grouper grind” is a great way to spend the day. If we limit out in grouper for the day, we move onto different species of snapper like yellowtail, mangrove snapper, lane snapper or Vermillion snapper. Deep sea fishing off the coast of Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach and Cape Coral is very popular this time of the year. So book your trip in advance to secure your spot.

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What anglers said about fishing in Lee County

Make sure your casting skills are pinpoint to land lures right on top of target fish.

5.0 / 5

Make sure your casting skills are pinpoint to land lures right on top of target fish.

2Fish Charters

I went in February. With the colder water not every species will be active so just relax and enjoy what you pull in.

5.0 / 5

I went in February. With the colder water not every species will be active so just relax and enjoy what you pull in.

E&J Fishing Charters

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

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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.

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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

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

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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

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).

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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

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.