Mangrove Bite is Hot!
February 05, 2026
Cape Coral
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Snapper (Mangrove)
Triggerfish (Gray)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Trip Summary
Trip Summary
The mangrove snapper bite has been on fire. The cold weather is pushing them a little further the past couple of weeks but I would say it's a better than average bite.
Knocker rigs with half a cigar minnow seems to do the trick better than squid. 20 pound mono leader with #2 circle hook, get your grill ready.
Matlacha Saltwater Outfitters
Cape-coral, Florida, United States
If you're going to cast a line in SW Florida look no further than Matlacha Saltwater Outfitters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Whitney can tell you all about them. Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Skipjack, Cobia,...