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The Gulf Spring mackerel season is here, and April is usually when things really start to build. Spanish mackerel push along the coast in force, concentrating around inlets and the shoals just offshore, though you'll find them scattered pretty much everywhere. The best zone shifts week to week…
May
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The Gulf When it comes to shark fishing, water depths of 30 to 50 feet are often full of adult…
June
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The Gulf Anglers who like to fish deep water and who are willing to make long runs 50 or more miles…
July
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The Gulf Red snapper season usually opens in July—but always check MyFWC.com for exact…
August
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The Gulf August typically sees nearshore artificial reefs and rock ledges in 30 to 60 feet of water…
September
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The Gulf Fall officially arrives on Sept. 22 this year, but the days are already more than an hour…
October
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The Gulf October means mackerel time in the Gulf. Spanish mackerel, as well as the larger king…
November
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The Gulf Our annual Fall king mackerel run usually peaks this month. School-sized kings are fish in…
December
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The Gulf The Fall runs of Spanish mackerel and king mackerel are always good news for December…
January
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The Gulf January is a good month for catching table fish in Gulf waters. Red grouper and lane…
February
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The Gulf Gulf anglers can focus primarily on mixed-bag bottom fishing this month. The fish often…
March
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The Gulf In March, the weather and the fishing patterns change and as the Gulf water temperature…
>Let’s Go Fishing: Bait, Tackle & Marinas from Punta Gorda to Englewood
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Are you ready for some rod-bending action on the waters of Southwest Florida? If you’re gearing up to fish Charlotte Harbor, the Boca Grande Pass, Lemon Bay, the Peace or Mayakka rivers, any of our lakes and streams, or even the…
>Spring Fishing in Charlotte Harbor
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Each spring, warmer waters and baitfish schools return to Charlotte Harbor, bringing the estuary to life with some of Florida’s most sought-after species, including tarpon, snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout. Find more detail about…
>Let's Go Fishing: Top Species to Catch in Charlotte Harbor
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Our Expert We're happy to present this post from Alycia Downs, a fifth-generation native Southwest Floridian who has spent her life on the water and who has served as the Chief Program & Development Officer for Captains for Clean…
>Find All Types of Fishing in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach
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About 87% of Florida's border is water, so it makes sense that it's one of the most popular fishing destinations in the U.S. Of all the fishable areas within Florida, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach ranks very high on the list, both…
