Stock Island, Monroe County, FL
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86°F
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Feels 99°
Naples Premier Offshore Fishing Charter
Pattern day — fish are predictable. Work structure and watch the feeding windows.
80-150lb mono leader with crimps
Tarpon require heavy, abrasion-resistant leaders; their mouths are tough and bony
Classic rootbeer-colored DOA shrimp imitation
Flats standard — works everywhere for redfish, permit, seatrout
Gold spoon with fiber weed guard
Essential flats tool — triggers redfish and permit around grass
10lb braid + 20lb fluorocarbon leader
Perfect flats combo — lightweight, sensitive, and powerful
Local Fishing Resource
Tarpon, permit, yellowtail — the most iconic fishery in the world
Open the Monroe County Cheat Sheet
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Local Notes: Work the mangrove edges at Stock Island at high tide. Topwater at dawn followed by swimbaits.
Lutjanus synagris
Small snapper with distinctive yellow stripes and pink spot.
Local Notes: Bottom fish around Stock Island on light tackle. Small hooks with shrimp or pilchards.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold to every piece of structure and mangrove island near Stock Island. Light tackle with live shrimp.
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Iconic Keys tarpon fishing at Stock Island. Daisy-chained fish on the flats — present a live crab or large mullet head-on.
Ocyurus chrysurus
Beautiful snapper with yellow tail and lateral stripe. Excellent table fare.
Local Notes: Abundant throughout the shallower waters around Stock Island. Chum and freeline with small pilchards.
Trachinotus falcatus
Highly prized sport fish. Challenging to catch on flats and around wrecks.
Local Notes: Cruise the sandy potholes and shrimp grounds around Stock Island. Sight-casting live crabs is the classic method.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Tailing fish on the flats near Stock Island at low tide. Gold spoons or live shrimp.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work the grass flats near Stock Island at first light with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards.
