Fort Myers, Lee County, FL
Partly cloudy
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69°F
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Feels 69°
Naples Premier Offshore Fishing Charter
Local Fishing Resource
Boca Grande — the Tarpon Capital of the World — plus Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound
What's Inside
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Local Notes: Look for snook around any structure or current break at Punta Rassa during the warmer months.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work any grass flats adjacent to Punta Rassa with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards at first light.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold to any structure at Punta Rassa. Light fluorocarbon and live shrimp.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Patrol the shorelines and flats near Punta Rassa. Gold spoons and live shrimp on light tackle.
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Found around any hard structure at Punta Rassa. Fiddler crabs or shrimp on a light jig head.