Great inshore fishing continues around the Naples and Marco Island areas . Strong morning incoming tides have Snook, redfish , mangrove snapper, jacks & sea trout on the feed. I have been concentrating on points, middle  islands and beaches that have big pods of bait fish surrounding them.  It’s been one and done for catching  live bait on the offshore Wrecks and rubble piles.  My ticket to success is to get as much bait as possible so that I am able to chum throughout my trip and keep our fish chewing all morning long .  Sight fishing Snook in the shallows has been really successful all week as they are on the move looking for baitfish to eat .  Be ready for loads of mangrove snapper to drive you crazy as they are masters of picking your bait right off the hook.  Just have to be patient as the bigger ones are on the deeper submerged trees but you might have Weed out a bunch of small ones. Big Jacks have been  just about everywhere so be ready for that drag to scream .  As these high flood morning tides continue so will the good fishing.

Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

September is a great time to be on the water as there is little to no boat traffic and the fishing is spot ON!!  Naples and Marco island have been producing some great inshore  fishing action. Snook have been our main target with jacks , snapper and redfish in the mix. Live bait has been so plentiful that’s it’s been one or 2 throws with the cast net and you’ll have more than enough for a morning session.

I have been finding redfish on the high incoming tides around the deeper shorelines. A well placed cast close to the mangroves with insure a good hard strike .   Don’t be surprised if a Goliath or gag grouper decides to take a run at yah. This week weather looks good for some calm early morning action but don’t sleep in to Late as the summer heat us in full effect and those afternoon storms will be coming in fast!  Catch m up ! 

Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

Just back from our keys vacation and right back to some stellar inshore light tackle fishing .  Naples and Marco island fishing have been producing great snook ,snapper , sea trout and pompano fishing. Now that the beaches are jammed packed with live bait look for our game fish to be concentrated around the passes and creek mouths. I always like to pull up to a spot and chum with live bait to get the fish up and Feeding & then it’s easy to keep that rod bent . If the action dies off a bit I can simply shuffle 30 yards down and repeat that process.

The snook will be schooled up and mixed in you will have jacks , snapper, redfish and sea trout .  It’s a mixed bag of fun so be ready for anything .  There have been some pompano cruising down our white sandy beaches. I like a 1/4 or 3/8oz brown tube jig tipped with a piece of fish bite ( for sent ) & I also add some pro cure shrimp sauce all over the jig . This will ensure that you get a strike from even the finicky fish.

Get out early and beat the heat in the summer storms and enjoy some summertime action.

Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

Afternoon Summer heat has the morning inshore bite on fire. The Magic hr is right when the tide switches from slack to incoming. Around the Naples and Marco island areas look for snook/reds/& snapper to be on the feed. One gimme is when you pass a shoreline with snowy egrets stacked up on the shorelines. These birds are there just waiting for the sun to come out but they’re there enjoying the bait fish Buffet. This is where I have been finding most of my action.

My tactic is simple start up current and while using my trolling motor I can methodically fish the structure as I’m passing by it. When one of my anglers gets a fish on Or an area just looks super fishy I can use my spot lock( an anchor feature on most trolling motors) to keep me right next to the strike zone.  

Live bait is plentiful on all beaches but if you’re looking for some bigger size you have to head offshore to the near shore Wrecks or any rubble pile in that 20 foot of water depth . A 3/8in 10/12ft cast net is my goto for getting those big pilchards of the bottom. The Mangrove snapper bite has been a go to if you’re looking to take some great tasty fish home for taco night. Look forward to seeing y’all on the water!!!

Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

June fishing never disappoints.  Warm Gulf waters with light east winds have kept our fishery on fire. Naples and Marco island snook fishing has been really good around the beaches and passes. Theses areas remain consistent all summer as they have the best flow of water and schools of small live bait.  Don’t be surprised while looking for snook if you happen to roll up on a big redfish just slow cruising down the shoreline . When this happen I don’t do anything different ,  just remember to make a good cast 3-5 feet in front of that fish and you may get to watch it smash your live bait !   Big jacks have been chewing good on the high incoming tides around the passes and bridges . I like to chum heavy with live baits to fire them up and then it’s only a matter of time till your drag is screaming !!! Get out early to beat that summer heat .

Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

Great inshore summer action going on around the Naples and Marco island areas.   Snook have been on the top of our hit list .  Season is closed for harvesting one but we are not limited on how many we can catch ,& now is the time to catch some giants. There have been some over slots redfish, big jacks mixed in with the action.  With all the afternoons rains , Live bait has been a bit tricky to get on the offshore wrecks but I am still able to load up the live well . The name of the game is putting your baits in the right locations .  This means close to the structure!  I am finding the bigger fish holding on the deeper structure so I really take my time to hit every nook and cranny trying to give them the best look are our baits .  Take your time and don’t be in a hurry as it may take a doz or more cast to get that big strike!! Get out early and beat the heat ! C u on the water <•{{{{><



Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

The Summer inshore and backcountry fishing is in full effect in the Naples & Marco island areas .   The mangrove snapper bite has been on fire. I have been concentrating on the rivers and passes with good heavy current flow.  Best to dial back your leaders to 25lb fluorocarbon as they can be very leader shy.  To get these snappers fired up I like chum heavy and then cast a live pilchard Right into the frenzy and hold on !   If your looking for a drag screamer there have been some big jacks cruising around the shallows .   Look for them to be moving around the outside points that have good current on them . Snook are all over the from the backcountry to the beaches feeding on all the small schools of bait .  Morning falling tides have been the best bet for some great summer time action !! C U on the WATER !!

Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

The inshore Snook bite remains hot around the Naples and Marco island areas . The action has really picked up around the Passes and outer islands. Pods of small bait are everywhere and that has our game fish on the feed. There has been a solid mangrove snapper bite around the passes. Look for rocky structure (docks , trees , deep shorelines ) and use a live bait to get them fired up .  Remember to down size you tackle to 25lb fluorocarbon and a #1 hook.

If I have plenty of bait I like to live chum heavy to really get them up and moving. Mixed in the action will be some good sized snook and with that light leader it can be challenging to keep them from breaking the leader. Jacks have been crushing baits on the morning incoming tides so chum heavy and look for the water to irrupt.
C u on the water !


Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138

May inshore fishing around the Naples & Marco island areas ,never disappoints. There’s such a variety and abundance of fish that frequent our area during this time of year.  Snook , redfish , pompano , snapper , sea trout , tarpon , jacks , Goliath grouper and sharks are all on my hit list during this time of year.

Live bait is still plentiful on the offshore rubble piles and wrecks . My favorite net to load up on bait is a 10 to 12 foot 3/8 inch black pearl cast net. This is the perfect net to get down 20 feet and come up with a live Well full of beautiful Baits. These live bates are the key to having an action packed day on the water.  For my fly anglers what a perfect time of year to stock snook on the beaches.

The combination of gin Clearwater and lots of sunshine equals great site fishing opportunities. I like to cast more natural patterns due to the clean water( white /tan/olive/ colors).  The key is to stay as far off of the fish as you can as they can be spooky in these conditions. A long cast in front of the fish , with a good fast retrieve Will ensure a hard strike. Great time to get out early before the midday heat & enjoy some great Southwest Florida action.

Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138