We’re already getting calls for the holidays so a good time to book is now. I love fall fishing. Baitfish seem to be everywhere, and the fish are happy. It’s Mother Nature at work. The winter months are leaner when it comes to baitfish, so fall is the time for gamefish to feed heavily and …
Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report Sept. 23, 2026 Read More »
Late summer and fall are some of my favorite times of the year for Naples fishing and Marco Island fishing. The fishing remains excellent throughout Southwest Florida, and this time of year brings a great mix of species and different ways to fish. There is also noticeably less boat traffic, which makes a day exploring …
Late Summer and Fall Fishing Report in Naples and Marco Island – August 17, 2026 Read More »
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 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 – July 1, 2026 Read More »
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 – Peak Tarpon and Shark Season– June 2026 Read More »
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 20, 2026 Read More »
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 …
Naples & Marco Island Fishing Report — May 9, 2026 Read More »
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 …
May 2nd, 2026 Fishing Report – Naples & Marco Island: Tarpon, Sharks & Snook Action Read More »
April 20, 2026 Fishing Report – Tarpon Fishing in Southwest Florida: Timing, Tactics and What to Expect on Naples and Marco Island Fishing Trips As spring transitions into early summer, tarpon fishing in Southwest Florida continues to build momentum across Naples, Marco Island, and the surrounding backcountry waters. Anglers booking Naples charters and Marco Island …
Spring is one of the most exciting times of year for Naples fishing and Marco Island fishing, as warming water temperatures trigger a major transition in fish behavior across Southwest Florida. Anglers booking fishing charters Naples or Marco Island fishing charters during April and May can expect increasing opportunities targeting tarpon, sharks, snook, and redfish …
April & May Fishing in Naples & Marco Island: Tarpon, Shark & Snook Action Heats Up Read More »