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Fishing conditions: Moderate winds mostly from the east has the water somewhat stirred. Calm areas are covered with life from baitfish and predators. Tides are strong but will soften as week goes on.
Inshore temperature: 83 Degrees F
Offshore temperature: 81 Degrees F
Type of bait fish are feeding on: Thread herring, shrimp, mud crabs, glass minnows, scaled sardines, mosquito fish
Fish species: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Seatrout
Fishing season: Year round
Nearest airport: RSW-Fort Myers or FLL-Fort Lauderdale
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 20 Lb. Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 9 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Redfish WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line
Southwest Florida departures include Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs and Everglades City. Fishing the 10,000 Islands, Everglades National Park and Estero Bay.
White streamers thrown around current swept points. Schools of baitfish are around the 10,000 Islands and the gamefish are ganging up on them.
Less rain forecasted but the winds should remain. Average temps are slowly declining but nothing major changing.
