Fishing Captiva and Sanibel for the holidays

 The first weak cold fronts are moving thru  Southwest Florida this week. The days are a little shorter and the mornings are cooler. I've been on the lookout for the fall arrival of Spanish Mackrel, Pompano, and maybe Kingfish.  Redfish are getting ready to migrate offshore, leaving smaller redfish to spend the winter growing up without the adults.  The Snook are feeding as the spawn is over, they are fattening up for the winter. This is the time of year to catch most of your favorite species, you just have to plan to get out there!. call today to book your adventure. Captain Dave

Captiva Beach Fishing

October brings the hope of cooler weather but has yet to deliver more than a few degrees of relief in the mornings. The east winds have been perfect for fishing the passes and the beaches. As the Fall comes in, the rains will subside, bringing clearer waters.  We will be sight fishing snook on the beach for the next month and then we will be fishing for Mackerel and Pompano. Always something to catch and some beautiful weather to enjoy. Call today to book !. 239-410-7194 

 Captain Dave

Captiva fishing

    The summer is blazing on through July and August.  I'm taking August off to catch up on some inside air conditioning and a few vacation trips. The fishing is good for our area, no red tide around Sanibel island or Captiva island. Snook, Trout, and redfish are all biting. The mangrove snapper bite has been steady inshore. September I will be back to work and looking forward to the fall. 

    The boat will be at a local shop getting a new EVA floor soon. I love the cushion and non-slip that the flooring provides. A new bimini is on the Avenger to give more shade during the hot days. Thanks for checking in!, Captain Dave

Rick with Snook

new flooring color

Sanibel Fishing summer report

 

Summer is here and it's been a nonstop season. The redfish and snook are catch and release until May 2022. The Spotted Sea Trout are now open to keep a few. I have been fishing with long-time clients and new families. I enjoy watching anglers catch their first or the biggest, or just discovering something in nature. As of this post, I'm fully booked for June, I have openings on July 9th,16th, and 23rd. If any of these dates work for you, call or text, please. Here are

some photos of recent catches

April Fishing heats up near Sanibel and Captiva Islands

 

Near perfect weather has brought lots of smiles for those that get to fish near Sanibel and Captiva. Snook, Trout, and Redfish are still catch and release but are lots of fun. Big Bull sharks are here with Spanish mackerel, jacks. and ladyfish. Nearshore there are snapper and some catch and release Grouper. today we caught a few nice king Mackrel. April is full but i still have a few days in May open. Plan your June July trips now to get the best dates!.

Capt. Dave

Spring fishing Sanibel and Captiva

The Fishing around Sanibel and Captiva is better after no red tide for almost 3 years. Catch and release for Snook, Trout, and Redfish have helped improve the population. The fish are getting bigger, some are breeding size. The FWC is taking comments as we approach the May 31t end date for the closed season. I support an extension to the closed season. This would allow more time for the fish to grow thru the slot and reestablish the numbers of large egg-laying females. I am targeting snapper near shore and Spanish mackerel for eating. Folks are booking out early and making up for last year's travel restrictions, book early!. I have April filled and May is almost full. Call, Text, or e-mail to book. Capt. Dave

Capita Spring Break

        

The plans for spring fishing have started. The cool temperatures the last two months have the

nearshore action heating up.  If the winds are down I have been going off the beach catching snappers. If its breezy we're inside catching snook, trout, and redfish. lots of openings for February and March. Call today to Book your Charter. 239-410-7194

Captain Dave