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Gulf of Mexico October means mackerel time in the Gulf. Spanish mackerel, as well as the larger king mackerel, appear in local waters as they make their fall southward migration. Spanish mackerel typically arrive first, with Kings close behind, with both peaking in November. Big…
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…
July
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Gulf of Mexico Red snapper season usually opens in July—but always check MyFWC.com for exact…
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…
>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…
>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…
>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…
