Fall Fishing Turnaround – Naples, FL As we roll into October, the fall patterns are setting in strong here in Naples. The seasonal shift has fired up the bite from the backcountry to the Gulf, with an incredible mix of species showing up daily. With bait seemingly everywhere, the action has been steady and productive no matter where you’re fishing. Backcountry Bite The backcountry continues to deliver excellent action. Snook of all sizes are hitting consistently, with plenty of quality Redfish in the mix as well. This is prime time for light tackle fishing in the mangroves and creeks. Nearshore Action Nearshore waters have been alive with Barracudas, Jacks, Sharks, and Snook. Sharks have been shadowed closely by schools of Cobia — which has been the ticket to most of our Cobia catches recently. Any day now, we expect the “floodgates” to open, bringing the big schools of Cobia both nearshore and offshore. They’re one of our favorite fall targets — exciting to sight-fish and excellent table fare. Offshore Variety The offshore bite has been just as strong. We’ve seen steady Red Grouper action on the bottom, plus some oversized Mangrove Snapper coming over the rails. Add in the chance encounters with pelagics this time of year, and you never know what’s going to eat your bait. Why Fall Fishing is Special Fall in Naples is one of the most underrated times to fish. The weather is comfortable, the crowds are lighter, and the variety is unmatched. From Snook and Redfish in the backcountry, to Cobia, Grouper, and Snapper offshore, every trip holds limitless potential. We’re looking forward to a phenomenal fall season with plenty of action for anglers of all skill levels. Reach out to any of our captains with questions or to lock in a trip — this is one of the best times of year to experience the waters of Southwest Florida. Happy fishing, and see you on the water! — On a Mission Fishing Charters

The inshore bite with livebait has really tuned up this month. We’ve had a warm trend recently that has given us a taste of spring. We’ve been fishing in the Mangroves on the windy days and it has been very productive. Plenty of Snook and jacks around with some Redfish and Trout mixed in. When the weather cooperates to fish nearshore there have been some quality sheepshead to eat and some Cobia begining to show. This bite will continue to get better over the next coming month.

The cold has been nonstop down here in Naples, FL. We're getting cold front after cold front but it hasn't slowed down the fishing. We're still following our winter time pattern and using our typical winter tactics. The Inshore bite has been consistent as quantity is the name of the game this time of the year. The Trout have been the main staple in the backcountry with a couple Redfish here and there and some Snook as well. With the drop in temperatures the big Sheepshead have been getting fired up as well. The nearshore bite has been yielding a great bottom bite with plenty of Snappers and Sheepshead for dinner with some Gags and Goliaths to pull on for something bigger. Offshore has been our ticket recently for bigger gamefish. There is a great snapper bite out there with plenty of Amberjacks to pull on. There have been some Cobia out there as well. This will be our theme until we start getting some warm up periods in February. This is the best time of the year to fish for those seeking out eating fish! Once we progress more toward spring we will shift gears from meat fishing over to sport fishing. We are filling trips on the daily for the upcoming spring. This is our busiest time of the year and now is a good time to secure prime tidal windows. Please reach out to any of the Bedell Captains regarding any questions you may have.