Naples and Marco Island Florida have some of the finest backcountry fishing in the world. The Variety of species and clarity of the water lend to some very exciting fishing. Snook, jacks, sea trout and snapper are still abundant on the beaches and the outside islands. Early mornings can be a blast with some artificials ( Zara spooks / skitter walks/ mirrro lures )but it’s always a sure bet that with a live well full of shiners you are going to have an exciting day.  It’s best to get up early to beat the heat and afternoon thunderstorms. Hope to see you out there !!!

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

The summer heat is upon us and the fishing remains just as hot. In the Naples and Marco Island area giant snook & sea trout have been crushing the mangrove shorelines. Spotting theses fish can be a bit tricky as they blend right into there environment. Just remember when trying to sight-fish take your time and key in on any small movement. A well placed cast is very important as these fish can be spooky. A cast to far you will get no response and a cast to close may spook the fish you have been stalking. The perfect spot is a few feet in front of his nose and be ready for that fish to charge your bait. Nothing is better than watching a game fish  explode on your bait. Catch m up!!!!!

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

Naples and Marco Island inshore fishing has been on fire! Snook are in abundance from the backcountry out to the beaches. Sea trout, snapper, jacks, pompano and redfish have all been in the mix. Down south of Marco Island the beaches have been producing some giant snook.   Waters are gin clean and this has opened up great opportunity to do some sight fishing. We are locating theses fish by slow rolling down shorelines and spotting them cruising by. A well placed cast in front of a moving fish will insure a hard strike. Look for weather and fishing conditions to remain hot. CATCH m Up!! 

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

It’s been a great week for some bigger snook being caught. The waters around Naples Florida and Marco island remain clear so it’s been a sight fisherman’s dream. We have had strong incoming tides in the mornings and this has also been great for Sea trout and redfish. I have been concentrating on shorelines with good current and of course lots of small bait to keep these fish in the feeding mode. Live pilchards are still the best bait around and a well placed cast close to the structure will insure a hard strike. Naples and Marco island have been getting there share of heavy afternoon rains so it’s best to get out early and get it while the getting is good. 

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

Marco Island and Naples Fl  summer conditions are in full effect with clear waters and loads of fish to be caught. I have been concentrating on the outside islands where bait is most prevalent.  Snook, sea trout & red fish have been our main targets but you can expect jacks, Spanish mackerel, mangrove snapper and pompano to be right in the mix. Big snook have been showing up in good numbers so ready that drag and be ready to wrestle her from the trees. That’s light light tackle fishing at its finest. Catch M UP! 

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

The Naples and Marco island areas continue to produce some great fishing opportunities. The past month our stable weather has really kept our game fish on the feed.  Redfish, sea trout, pompano, snook, tarpon and snapper have all been prevalent on any given day. Live bait is still the preferred method in getting big numbers of fish to the boat. Last week fly fishing the beaches for snook has really been allot of fun. My anglers are able to see the fish cruising the shallows and A well-placed cast always gets there attention. Stay tuned for more updates for Fish The Salt action.

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

I know I say it in almost every fishing report but this fishing is on fire. Naples and Marco Island waters remain gin clear and loads of fish are cruising the beaches. My mornings always start with a few throws of cast net to load up on pilchards, thredfin hearing and Spanish sardines. Then we head straight to the outer islands to hunt down snook, sea trout, redfish, Spanish mackerel, pompano & tarpon. This week the mid morning strong incoming tides have been the best in getting these fish in the feeding mode. We have been concentrating on structure and slight depressions that run just off our beaches. It’s stick and move till we find them. Come on out and enjoy the action!!!!!

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

Summertime fishing is in full swing in Naples & Marco Island area. Our game fish (snook - tarpon- sea trout- redfish) are all cruising the beaches in search of food. Sea trout are in there summer spawn and I am finding them in the deeper troughs of our beaches. Once I locate where they are staging I can back just off them and start chumming to get them all fired up . It’s not uncommon to catch one just about every cast. Mixed in with the trout are redfish, big Spanish mackerel , snook and pompano. Love this summer time action!!!! 

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

Naples and Marco Island Florida offer some of the best summertime sight fishing opportunities.   This time of year the Gulf of Mexico turns a turquoise color and we are able to look for snook, tarpon , redfish , sharks , pompano and sea trout in the shallow waters.   Live bait & a well placed cast , is a great way to really get there attention.  Look to see what direction they are headed and make a cast 3 feet in front of there nose.  It’s so cool to watch these fish inhale a live bait and make a blistering run down the beach in gin clear water. For my fly fishermen & Women , we are using baitfish like patterns.  The beaches and outer islands are usually covered in small bait fish so make sure your fly is of similar sized and color.  With the water being very clear it’s a good time to switch over to Fluorocarbon leader to get more fishing chasing them flies. Go get M !!!

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

It’s been another action packed week of fishing in the Naples and Marco Island Area. Big jacks are absolutely crushing live baits and flies. Chumming Heavy will bring these fish close to the boat so be ready to pitch a bait at the feeding fish and hold on. Snook and trout are all over the beaches and outside island. Its so much fun to be able to hunt these fish in the clear shallows and try to pick the fish that you want to catch. A well placed cast a foot from there nose will insure you get that fishes attention.

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