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| Backcountry Guide Service |
Fishing conditions: Summer heat and some stormy days. Bite still strong near clean water. In spite of national reports, our water seems to be free of red tide and the fishing is very good. Unfortunately, the areas north of us are very affected and we are hopeful that the issue will get resolved as soon as possible.
Inshore temperature: 88 Degrees F
Offshore temperature: 85 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.
Fish early using surface poppers. Fish get lazy as the heat of day wears on.
Hot and humid early leading to rain chances in the afternoon. Winds are mostly fair but can be a challenge around the t-storms.
