Fishing in Naples and the Marco Island area has been typical for mid winter. I’m catching good numbers of fish and a wide variety of species. Snook, redfish, pompano, speckled sea trout are the main targets with many other species mixed in, some odd including mangrove snapper, bluefish, mackerel, sheepshead, bonita, triple tail, jacks, batfish, toadfish, lizard fish, whiting, ladyfish and the occasional backcountry permit and more.
Had a fun trip with the Steel family recently, we caught seven species including trout, sheepshead, snapper, redfish, whiting and more. Fun was had by all in lieu of the weak tides.
Going forward we have good tides this coming week, with the full moon Saturday we’ll have strong incoming tides next week in the mornings.
Spring is right around the corner and tarpon and sharks will show up in the backcountry as soon as the water hits 73 degrees. By late April the tarpon will move out of the backcountry and we’ll start fishing for them off the beaches. This is a busy and exciting time of year so book ahead.
Capt. Mark 239-450-9230
Love the smiles on Ben & Barbi Steel
