Naples & Marco Island Backcountry Fishing Report

Marco Island and Naples Florida inshore and backcountry fishing remains on fire. The name of the game is to get out early and beat the heat. Snook and redfish have been cruising the shallow waters in search of an easy meal. I have been using big pilchards & thread fin herring to get these fish active. I find the bigger baits this time of year tend to attract the bigger fish due to the amount of vibration they put off in the water. For my fly fishermen I have been going to a top water gurgler first thing in the morning at low light . There is nothing better than watching a fish rise up and take your fly off the surface of the water.  We have been having some strong South winds but look later this week for winds to die off and tarpon to be cruising down our beaches.  Hope everybody is healthy and safe look forward to seeing you on the water!

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