CAPT. MARK WARD'S
NAPLES & MARCO ISLAND
BACKCOUNTRY & OFFSHORE
FISHING TRIPS
Experience the backcountry saltwater mangrove estuaries of Naples, Marco Island, the 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park. Light tackle sport fishing for snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, pompano, bonita, sharks and other saltwater species.
Offshore fishing in Southwest Florida offers access to deeper Gulf waters with grouper, snapper, kingfish, cobia, and more. Just miles from shore, anglers enjoy fishing reefs and wrecks or trolling for pelagic species.
NAPLES, 10,000 ISLANDS & EVERGLADES
Backcountry
Fishing Charters
The coastal and backcountry waters of Southwest Florida are defined by endless miles of mangrove estuaries forming unlimited creeks and bays. Our guided fishing trips offer you the ability to see the Everglades, 10,000 Islands and Rookery Bay from a unique perspective and at the same time fish for some of Florida’s premiere game fish and see a wide range of sea life, birds and animals including dolphins, manatees, egrets, herons, bald eagles, osprey and more.
NOW BOOKING 2027 TARPON CHARTERS
April - July
Now booking 2027 tarpon fishing trips.
SW Florida including Naples and Marco Island
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239-450-9230
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Recent Fishing Reports
Fishing report for Naples Fishing Charters and Marco Island Fishing charters – July 15, 2026
CAPT. MARK WARD’SNAPLES & MARCO ISLANDBACKCOUNTRY & OFFSHOREFISHING TRIPS Fishing report for Naples Fishing Charters and Marco Island Fishing charters – July 15, 2026 I love fishing Southwest Florida in July. The boat traffic is light, the Gulf is often calm and beautiful, and the water takes on a clear green-blue, almost tropical aqua color.
Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report – July 1, 2026
Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report – July 1, 2026 Fishing is outstanding in Naples & Marco Island in July July is one of the best times of the year to book a Naples fishing charter or Marco Island fishing charter, with consistent action and a wide variety of fish available throughout Southwest Florida. While
Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report – Peak Tarpon and Shark Season– June 2026
Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report – Peak Tarpon and Shark Season– June 2026 Peak tarpon fishing season in Naples and Marco Island continues, with the silver kings migrating along the beaches, cruising the passes, and staging in the backcountry bays. This is the best time of year to experience the thrill of battling a
Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report – May 20, 2026
Tarpon season is now in full swing across Southwest Florida, and the annual migration of the “silver kings” continues along the beaches of Naples and Marco Island just as expected this time of year. Anglers booking Naples fishing charters and Marco Island fishing charters are seeing excellent opportunities targeting migrating tarpon both along the coast
Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report — May 9, 2026
I’ve been spending most of my time lately tarpon fishing, with some backcountry trips mixed in as conditions allow. The main focus has been fishing off the beaches for the migrating schools of tarpon moving along the Naples and Marco Island coast. At the beginning of the run a few weeks ago, most of the
May 2nd, 2026 Fishing Report – Naples & Marco Island: Tarpon, Sharks & Snook Action
Tarpon season is underway in Southwest Florida, with fish in the backcountry and migrating along the beaches of Naples and Marco Island. Sharks are also a big part of the action right now, often mixed in with the tarpon and providing some serious fights. Snook are active along the coast, with good numbers of redfish
FLY & SPIN FISHING
Fish we may Catch
During your Naples and Everglades fishing charter we can target a variety of species depending on the season your trip is booked.
Common fish in our area include: snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, pompano, sharks, bonita (little tunny), flounder, tripletail, mangrove snapper, permit, spanish mackerel, sheepshead, bluefish, jack crevalle.
WE ALSO OFFER
SIGHTSEEING TRIPS!
The coastal and backcountry estuaries of Southwest Florida are one of the most unique and diverse ecosystems in the world. Let me take you on an adventure to explore this unique and diverse environment. From the pristine barrier islands of Keewaydin to the deep mangrove jungles of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve, we will use my specialized backcountry skiff to access this remote backcountry.