Southwest Region

A friend and I went fishing with Captain Greg Hood of Tarpoons off of Sanibel Island, FL this past week and we were not disappointed! I have been fishing all my life and had the privilege of taking many charters worldwide, but I must say this was one of the best experiences I've had with a guide. When booking our trip the Captain was very communicative, letting me know pick up times and what ...full report

Wow is it really February! The weather in Southwest Florida seems more like late March or April. I don't want to rub it in for you "snow birds" but the daytime temps have remained in the 70's and 80's and it looks like February is going to have more of the same. Boca Grande fishing charters have continued to produce some outstanding Redfish action and I'm starting to catch some ...full report

Sanibel Fishing Report from Tarpoons.com Red rolling moss has taken over many of the fishing spots here around Sanibel and Captiva. Windy conditions for the next few days and tides also move the moss around that likes to choke out our beautiful sea grass and fill in the sand holes. A shortage of bait is fine with me. I like casting artificial lures any way. Top water action is good for trout and ...full report

Boca Grande Fishing Charters January Forecast Happy New Year Everyone! I hope everyone has a blessed 2012! The first couple of days of 2012 have seen a dramatic drop in temperatures here in Southwest Florida but it is supposed to warm up by next week and I can put my flip flops and shorts back on. Boca Grande fishing charters have continued to produce some outstanding Redfish action although ...full report

December's Boca Grande Fishing Charters Forecast Happy Holidays Everyone! Boca Grande fishing charters have continued to produce some outstanding Redfish action this month. I have had multiple 80 plus fish days and that's not including all of the Snook and Trout that are mixed in. On top of that the Pompano and Flounder have shown up so the rods have definitely stayed bent. The Punta Gorda ...full report

November's Boca Grande Fishing Charters Forecast Boca Grande fishing charters have been continuing to procude some outstanding Redfish the past few weeks. I have had multiple 50 plus fish days and that's not including all of the Snook and Trout that are mixed in. The rods have definitely stayed bent. The Punta Gorda fishing charters have been very productive for reds and snook as well. On ...full report

The fishing in Punta Gorda and Boca Grande this September was awesome! Boca Grande fishing trips have been producing some outstanding Redfish. I have had multiple 50 plus fish days and thats not including all of the Snook and Trout that are mixed in. The rods have definitely stayed bent. The Punta Gorda fishing trip have also been very productive for Reds and Snook as well but the Tarpon have been ...full report

September Fishing Forecast for Boca Grande, Fl The fishing in Southwest Florida is getting better and better. September is one of my favorite months and with Fall just around the corner the fishing has really picked up. I've seen a number of nice Redfish schools and have had some 40 plus fish days this August. The Tarpon are starting to feed more and more as the Ladyfish and Mackerel find their ...full report

August fishing forecastThe fishing in Southwest Florida is going pretty good. I've started to slow down a little from this years Tarpon season but I'm still fishing 4-5 days a week and enjoying a great summer. Tarpon are still here, the Reds are feeding under the trees and Snook are on the beach. What else could you ask for?!? The Tarpon fishing is still very good. There are quit a few fish ...full report

Very good Tarpon fishing off all the barrier islands on the color change and shallow shoals. Lots of Spotted Sea Trout and Redfish in the bushes. Snook catch and release is OK, mostly on the big tides! Spanish Mackerel are just off the beaches. Pilchards will do the trick on all these species. Thight Lines, Capt. Rich Knox Absolute Florida Flats Fishing 727-376-8809 www.captrichknox.com ...full report

March has produced some great memories. The Snook fishing continues to be outstanding, the Redfish bite is getting better and better, the nearshore fishing is producing big Cobia and Kingfish and the Tarpon are here. I can't wait to see what April has in store! The Snook fishing has been outstanding this March. I'm not seeing big numbers of fish but the quality is certainly there and the ...full report

So far this March I have been very busy and I can't thank all of you enough for letting me take you fishing. I truly appreciate your business! If you are planning a Tarpon trip I am already half full for May and June so I hope you make plans soon so that I can get you booked. The Snook fishing the past few weeks has been very, very good. I have had some 40 plus fish trips and have caught numerous ...full report

This February has been just beautiful. Temperatures in the upper 70's and even 80's have really gotten the fish in the mood to eat. Scaled Sardines, aka White Bait, has begun to show up and the fish are really liking it. I've already enjoyed some 30 plus Snook days and have been catching some really nice ones. The Redfish seem to be just as happy to eat the Sardines as well and the big ...full report

The weather this past week has been a little chilly but it's supposed to be gorgeous for at least the next 10 days. With the water temperature steadily increasing the fishing should continue to improve and I'm expecting to start seeing White Bait any time now. I've been staying very, very busy this February and March is even busier. I seem to be getting more and more calls for future dates ...full report

Warmer weather in this weeks forecast for Sanibel Island, water temperatures are key this time of year. I prefer to use artificials, there isn’t much bait anyway, except shrimp. Light tackle and stalking with a push pole is a great way to fish here around Sanibel and Pine Island Sound. With the water temperatures climbing. Ladyfish and Trout have been making their way up the Sound. Later these ...full report

As January came to an end, the weather couldn't have been prettier. A cold front passed through with lows in the upper 30's and 40's followed by beautiful sunshine and temps in the 60's and 70's. The water temperatures have cooled down but should stay relatively the same throughout February. Provided we don't get hit by any really big cold fronts. This being said the fishing ...full report

Happy New Year everyone!! As 2010 came to an end the weather in Southwest Florida has been pretty typical. Cold fronts passing through with lows in the 30's and 40's followed by beautiful sunshine and temps in the 70's. The water temperatures have cooled down but should stay relatively the same throughout January. Provided we don't get hit by record lows like we did in January ...full report

Fall is HERE! The mornings are nice and cool, and the fish are responding well. This week we did great on the Redfish near Sanibel Island and Fort Myers. They are schooling up and working the flats. Also I'm finding the bigger Snook in the grass more than in the bushes. Offshore the Cobia and Kings are pushed in on the closer wrecks and reefs. Give us a call when your heading into town and we will ...full report

Mahi/Dolphin are in the Islamorada area. We are catching Mahi like crazy. Close to the reef in 300 feet we are killing them now. The 20 knot east wind has pushed the gulf stream and the Dolphin in close. There are also plenty of Blackfin on the hump. Captain Rick Rodriguez Sea Horse Charters 305-664-5020 seahorsecaptrick@yahoo.com www.floridakeysfishing-charters.com ...full report

January 2010 was arguably one of the coldest months on record. With the jet stream sagging well into Florida we had 10 consecutive days of overnight temperatures below freezing! Those freezing temperatures had a significant effect on the fishing and we will be coping with those effects in the weeks and months to come. This in NO WAY means that the fishing isn't any good! Water temperatures have ...full report

I caught 4 lunker Largemouth on a Jigg-n-Pig. Two were 6 ponds and the other two were 7 an 8-1/2 ponds. The weather was great, the water temp. was 65-68. Six yearling were caught on a black spinnerbait with a willow leaf blade.  ...full report