Naples Backcountry Fishing Report by Capt. Tim Daugherty

Despite all the covid-19 issues we are all facing, it’s been nice to get on the water  & get away from the world and of course pull on some nice fish. Naples & Marco island continue to produce some outstanding inshore fishing.  The backcountry has been red hot with some smaller tarpon in the deep holes . Look for a low incoming tide and bounce from spot to spot till you see rolling fish . Once found stay as far off them as you can & make long casts . Live bait( pilchards/ threds) have been working to perfection.  If artificials are what you enjoy throwing check out spooltek lures. I’ve been having great success on the bigger Tarpon & It’s a great search bait to slow roll through the strike zone . Snook and redfish have been around the middle islands. Look for current coming out of creeks or small rivers that roll down a shoreline . These fish will be staging up looking for a quick meal . If you’re in town and looking to get out and enjoy some social distancing,  please don’t hesitate to give me a call and I’ll be happy to put you on the fish. 
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Capt. Tim Daugherty
www.fishthesalt.com
(239) 280-8138