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Fishing License FAQ's

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Fishing from boat in florida requires a permit

Southwest Florida is a fisherman’s paradise. Here are a few pointers:

  • Deep channels along mangroves stands often harbor snook searching for a meal. Edges of sea grass beds hold many types of predatory fish but stay off the shallow grass flats to prevent propeller damage to these critical marine nurseries.
     
  • Fishing on slack or weak tides is rarely good. Consult tide charts, and fish during strong running tides.
     
  • Keep bait lively and moving to attract the big fish and to keep crabs from stealing it!

    Many fish will seek refuge near any type of shelter such as docks, boats, navigational aids, bridge abutments, etc.
     
  • The phases of the moon are important. Check lunar tables for the moon cycles. A bright, full moon, for example, allows fish to eat all night making them less hungry during the morning hours. After a full moon, the fish often aren't hungry again until the afternoon. Fishing is often better during moonrise or moonset.
     
  • Birds, turtles and marine mammals entangled in monofilament line are tragically common sights today. In order to protect these animals and the environment, the State of Florida has made the improper disposal of monofilament a criminal offense.
     
  • Remember to watch for slow zones in manatee habitat areas.
     
  • Relax and enjoy Southwest Florida's wondrous beauty and wildlife.  

    Fishing License FAQ TARPON SNOOK Identify your fish

Tarpon

  • The Tarpon capitol of the world
  • The tarpon is the only fish with an air bladder so they can absorb oxygen from the air
    • The rolling on the surface is in fact air breathing
  • The tarpon is one of the most primitive fish living, as revealed by the position of their fin and the large scales
  • A tarpon has been recorded at more than 8 FT. and 350 lbs.
    • Boca Grande's largest recorded was in 1972 and weight 236lbs.
    • Boca Grande's average tarpon is between 75 to 80 lbs. with many caught over 100 lbs.
  • Tarpon can live 55 to 60 years

Redfish

  • Most reliable specie of fish caught on charters
  • They can be found schooled up on saltwater flats
  • Very similar to fishing for bonefish
  • A stubborn fish on light tackle

Cobia

  • Found inshore and near shore inhabiting inlets, bays, sand bars, and around navigational markers
  • Great opportunity for sight-casting
  • One of the toughest fish in the flats
  • Range in size from 30 to over 100 pounds
Spotted Sea Trout
  • Found inshore or near shore, in sea grass beds or sandy mud bottoms
  • Range up to 4 pounds
  • Has a soft mouth and will test your finesse abilities

Snook

  • Found in brackish waters along mangrove shorelines
  • Water can be wholly fresh or salt but cannot be below 60 degrees
  • The fight of this fish will remain in your memory!
  • Great article about Snook

Sport fishing is an angler's dream with trophy winners of marlin, sailfish , kingfish tarpon, redfish, trout and snook.

Bottom fishing adventurers drop for grouper, snapper and amberjack.

Fishing At A Glance
FISH WHERE HOW BEST SEASON BAIT
Black Drum bay, rivers bottom Spring, Fall crabs, cut bait
Cobia gulf, bay bottom/top, trolling Spring, Summer live/cut bait
Flounder gulf, bay, creeks bottom Summer, Fall shrimp, minnows, lures
Grouper offshore trolling, drifting Spring, Fall jigs, spoons, live bait, chum
King Mackerel offshore trolling, drifting all year small jigs, spoons, live bait
Mackerel gulf, bays trolling, drifting all year small jigs, spoons, live bait
Permit gulf casting Summer crabs, shrimp
Pompano bay, inshore bottom Spring, Summer shrimp, sand fleas, small jig
Redfish inshore, bay, creeks, grass flats trolling, casting all year shrimp, lures, minnows, crab
Sheepshead gulf, bay, creeks bottom Winter, Spring shrimp, fiddler crabs, sand fleas
Mangrove Snapper bay, creeks bottom all year lures, shrimp, minnows
Snook inshore, structure, creeks trolling, casting, bottom all year shrimp, minnows, lures, cut bait
Tarpon rivers, bay, gulf bottom, casting Summer, Spring cut bait, lures, live bait, chum
Triple Tail gulf, bay, structure surface, bottom, top Spring, Fall live bait, jigs
Trout creeks, grass flats drifting, wading all year jigs, live bait, lures
Blue Crab canals, grass flats, piers traps, net Spring, Summer, Fall fish, chicken

 

 

 
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cape coral boat rentals, korallenrote Mieten Boot des Kaps, alquiler coralino del barco del cabo, rental шлюпки плащи-накидк coral,  케이프 산호 배 임대료,  location de corail de bateau de cap, 岬の珊瑚のボートの使用料

Send mail to Mirod with questions or comments about this web site.
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Last modified: 08/27/08