Naples and Marco Island Fishing Report

We are now getting into winter like patterns around the Naples and Marco Island area. This time of year we ride this roller coaster of weather, as one week it can be glass like conditions then a cold front makes its way down to cool is down. Snook, redfish, jacks, bonito and sea trout have all been on the hit list. I’ve been concentrating on some really great sea trout fishing just after a cold from his pasted and water temps drop. My preferred artificial is a DOA 3in paddle tail root beer color with a 1/4oz or 3/8oz jig head.  I also like to spice it up with a little dab of shrimp flavored pro cure. Look for areas in the back country they have slight troughs running down the shorelines , as you will find these trout to be stacked up. When conditions stabilize I like to move deeper in the back country in search of snook & red fish.  Live bait it’s always my preferred method any time of year for the back country but in a pinch you can always chop up ladyfish and make it an easy meal for these game fish. Hope everybody is enjoying this great weather Hope to see you on the water.

Capt. Tim Daugherty
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(239) 280-8138