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May is one of the best months to fish this stretch of southwest Florida, and 2026 is shaping up to deliver on that promise. Water temperatures should be climbing into the low 80s, bait will be moving hard, and the fishery is set to split into two distinct stories: the Gulf side lighting up…
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…
April
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The Gulf Spring mackerel season is here, and April is usually when things really start to build…
>Freshwater Fishing in the Midst of Sustainability
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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach proudly presents this post from professional fishing guide, award-winning outdoor writer, and International Game Fish Association (IGFA) record-holder, Captain Debbie Hanson. As I stood along the shoreline and…
>5 Summer Bass Fishing Tips for Webb Lake
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These expert fishing tips come from a true fishing authority: Captain Debbie Hanson, a professional fishing guide, sport fishing advocate, and award-winning outdoor writer. These expert fishing tips come from a true fishing authority…
>First Time Fishing in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: Snook, Redfish, and One Very Pushy Dolphin
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With such a wealth of water that’s home to literally hundreds of fish species, fishing is something many people come here specifically to do, and I—a staff member for years--finally did it! Before this experience, my last try…
>Top 5 Reasons Why Fishing is Just Better in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach
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Some places have fishing. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is built around it. Whether you're a seasoned angler chasing a bucket-list catch or someone who just wants to spend a quiet morning on the water, this corner of Southwest Florida…
