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Fishing in Naples has still remained consistent catching redfish, snook, pompano and lots of other species in the backwaters. Shrimp and jigs have been the main players and for the fly fisherman now is the time to get out and play the low winter time tides. Look for the fish to get a little more sluggish with the cooler water temps with a midweek front pushing through. Here is the O’Conner family with some nice winter time snook action.
Capt. Joey Naples Fishing Guide Fishing has been very active here in the Naples area. We have had to change up our approach to fishing using shrimp and jigs but the snook and redfish are keeping anglers very busy. Look for this pattern to hold and focus on the higher stages of the tide. Here is Carol with one of many redfish she caught using a gulp shrimp.
Capt. Joey Benko Naples Backcountry Fishing Charters
Fishing in the area has been very rewarding for those that get out early to beat the heat. This past weeks catches allowed some new anglers into the 40inch club. Big snook can be found in the passes and roaming the beaches. Big trout can also be found in these same areas. Tarpon have been cruising the beaches early. Look for this weeks action to be a little slower coming off a full moon. Bait has been tough to come by with all the recent rains and the spotty redtide. But as the saying goes “You don’t know if you don’t go” so get out and do some fishing.
Capt. Joey Benko Inshore Fishing Charters Naples, FL
This weeks fishing should continue to improve with better tides later in the week. Look for pilchards and green backs to be on the beaches. Strong winds out of the east have helped push the red tide out of Naples. This weekends trips I didn't see any dead fish floating around the back bays and the pilchards stayed strong in the live well. Snook, Redfish, and Trout have been putting up a good battle for my anglers this past week. Here is some recent photos from the 2018 Gene Doyle Tournament. Tough conditions made for tough fishing but Tom Benek and Luca Musico scored some really nice fish.
Capt. Joey Inshore Fishing Charters in Naples, FL
Fishing in our area has seen a change from snook and redfish to trout and pompano. Pompano can be found in the passes using pink jigs tipped with shrimp like the one here from Mikes Bait House.The trout bite has been very good on the outgoing tide using pilchards free lined with a 3/0 circle hook or try adding a little split shot for best results. Snook are around but seem to be a little lazy when it comes to chasing a bait. Water temps have dipped down to the lower 70's warming to mid 70's during the day. With some good day ahead look for the bite to pick back up before next weeks cold front. Here is little Luca Musico practicing some good catch and release fishing for trout.
Capt. Joey Benko 239-450-7382 With the arrival of the first cold fronts of the year look for fall fishing to start changing soon. Water temps are remaining in the lower 80's and bait is still very abundant. Snook fishing has remained very good with season open catching the slot fish has gotten tougher with the big fish running for cover.
Redfish can be targeted at the high stages of the tide and trout can be found along the points close to the passes. Pompano can be caught in the passes from Doctors to Caxambass Pass. Be prepared for the water temps to start showing signs of cooling and be ready to start using jigs tipped with shrimp. The above photos are of Carol Downing with a beautiful 27 inch trout and also some very nice upper slot redfish. Capt. Joey Benko Naples & Marco Island Fishing Charters Book a Trip: (239) 450-7382 |
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