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Gulf of Mexico Red snapper season usually opens in July—but always check MyFWC.com for exact dates—and many anglers look forward to targeting these fish during the few weeks each summer that the season is open. Keep in mind that catching them requires a long run offshore. Few are…
August
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Gulf of Mexico August typically sees nearshore artificial reefs and rock ledges in 30 to 60 feet of…
September
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Gulf of Mexico Fall officially arrives on Sept. 22 this year, but the days are already more than an…
October
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Gulf of Mexico October means mackerel time in the Gulf. Spanish mackerel, as well as the larger king…
November
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Gulf of Mexico Our annual Fall king mackerel run usually peaks this month. School-sized kings are…
December
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Gulf of Mexico The Fall runs of Spanish mackerel and king mackerel are always good news for December…
January
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Gulf of Mexico January is a good month for catching table fish in Gulf waters. Red grouper and lane…
February
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Gulf of Mexico Gulf anglers can focus primarily on mixed-bag bottom fishing this month. The fish…
March
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Gulf of Mexico In March, the weather and the fishing patterns change and as the Gulf water…
April
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Gulf of Mexico Springtime is the perfect time for fishing! Action on the bottom for red grouper…
May
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Gulf of Mexico When it comes to shark fishing, water depths of 30 to 50 feet are often full of adult…
June
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Gulf of Mexico Anglers who like to fish deep water and who are willing to make long runs 50 or more…
>7 Reasons to Plan a Shell Creek Fishing Trip
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There are days when you're on a fishing mission, and there are days when you want to slow down your angling pace in a beautiful place. One of the best spots in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach to do the latter is Shell Creek Preserve at…
>Celebrating the Mighty Tarpon in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach
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In 1885, the first tarpon ever caught on a rod and reel was documented in Southwest Florida. Anglers flocked to Florida to see if the reports were true—that a prehistoric silver fish weighing more than 100 pounds would present them…
>5 Freshwater Fly Fishing Spots to Visit in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach
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While some might visualize a Florida fly fishing trip on the flats with a guide perched high atop a poling platform, still others yearn for freshwater spots where bass and bluegill abound. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach offers freshwater buggy…
>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 Gulf…
