Spring is looming
February 17, 2025 Naples 7 photos
Cobia
Cobia
Barracuda (Great)
Barracuda (Great)
Permit
Permit
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Goliath)
Amberjack
Amberjack

Trip Summary

Things have been exploding offshore with the recent warm trend. Lots of activity out of every species of fish right now. From sight fishing Cobia and Baracudas to chumming the Mangroves and yellow tails up to the surface! There are also plenty of sharks out there for anyone who is interested in pulling on them. The next coming months bring some of the best fishing offshore. Lots of different options moving forward.
Perry Bedell
Naples, Florida, United States
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