The redfish bite has been strong this week in Boca Grande and surrounding waters including Punta Gorda and Placida. We’ve been finding quality redfish stacked up along mangrove shorelines, oyster bars, and shallow grass flats — especially during lower tides. These fish are feeding aggressively on live shrimp, pilchards, and cut bait. On calmer mornings, sight-fishing opportunities have been excellent with tailing redfish cruising skinny water. Slot-sized fish have been the most consistent, with a few upper-slot and over-slot reds mixed in for some extra drag-screaming action. The key has been working moving water and targeting areas with bait presence. As the tides shift, the redfish are sliding out toward deeper potholes and creek mouths, making them predictable and fun to pattern. If you’re looking to book a Boca Grande redfish charter, now is a great time. Spring conditions are setting up perfectly for steady inshore action, whether you’re a seasoned angler or bringing the family out for a fun day on the water.

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Yesterday’s inshore fishing out of Boca Grande, Florida was on fire. We put together a solid catch of redfish, sheepshead, and spotted sea trout while fishing the Charlotte Harbor area. Cold winter conditions have the bite locked in, and inshore fishing around Boca Grande is producing nonstop action right now. From shallow flats to harbor edges, this is an awesome time of year to experience Southwest Florida inshore fishing. If you’re looking for a Boca Grande fishing charter or a Charlotte Harbor inshore fishing trip, the action is happening now.