Fishing in Naples has been getting better and better with the warmer water temps.  Spring is almost here bait has been challenging but once you have it the fish will come a get it.  Snook have been the main players in the Naples backwater along with redfish and trout.  I've been targeting snook wherever I can find clean water and redfish at the higher stages of the incoming tide.  Trout have been big but not real prevalent.  Look for the fishing to improve as this weeks forecast is looking to stay in the 80's. Here is one of many snook that we have been catching here in Naples right now 20snook catches on half day trips is pretty common.

Capt. Joey Benko

Fishing here in Naples has been improving fast with the increasing water temps.  The water temp in the backcountry has hit 76degrees.  Snook, Trout, Jacks and Redfish have all been chasing pilchards.  Bait has been showing up in good numbers and look for birds to be chasing bait balls up and down the beach.  I've been using the new Fins 40g line and it is being put through the test lined up on the Okuma Azore 4000 and the 7312 Cousins Rods.  I've been targeting snook and trout on the lower stages of the tide with redfish on the higher end of the incoming tide.  Here is Heidi with one of many snook and also a beautiful trout caught using live bait.  Look for conditions to get a little breezy over the weekend but next weeks weather should bring more great catches.

Capt. Joey Benko