Punta Gorda FL Fishing Report
March 04, 2020 Punta Gorda 2 photos
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Redfish
Redfish
Snook
Snook
Bluefish
Bluefish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mangrove)

Trip Summary

Fishing in Punta Gorda,Florida has been very good over the last couple of weeks although at times a little challenging as we have had to contend with back to back cold fronts and stiff northwest winds. This was a major change from our last report where we where enjoying a more spring like pattern with water temperatures in the upper 70’s.These latest fronts pushed inshore water temperatures back into the lower 60’s which In turn moved many of the fish back into the protected back country or deeper holes. The good news is that the fronts have now passed and that water temperatures this time of year rebound quickly with the more direct sun rays beaming on the harbor. Speckled sea trout fishing continues to be very good with good numbers and size coming over the rails. Catches of 50-100 fish a trip are not uncommon this time of year. Redfish have also continued to be strong along with Sheepshead,Mangrove snapper, Pompano and Spanish Mackerel. March is here and this is traditionally the transition month for our fishery and one of our favorite times of the year. Bait is pilling in now and the offshore guys are reporting huge schools of bait heading our way. The snook will be pulling out of there winter haunts eager to feed before the spawn. Cobia and sharks will be moving in and even a few Tarpon will be spotted around. If your interested in a fishing charter we have plenty of open dates available. Offering 4, 6 and 8 hour fishing charters and we are conveniently located to Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and Cape Coral Florida . We invite you to check out our trip offerings here on FishingBooker and book your Charlotte Harbor Fishing charter today. We depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,Florida.
Rich Damianos
Punta-gorda, Florida, United States
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