Fishing in Fort Myers Beach FL is a local’s favorite pastime, as long as you have the appropriate permit and discover the best fishing spots along our 6.2 square miles of paradise on Estero Island. It’s even better when you get on one of the many beautiful boats available and glide over the water to enjoy the gorgeous weather, beautiful views, and some of the best fishing spots.
Of course, if you do not have a boat, you can still explore the open sea with one of the many fishing charters available in Fort Myers Beach FL. From near-shore and back-bay fishing to deep water and night fishing in the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico with full license, equipment, bait, and tackle, you will bring home some of the freshest fish after spending the day - or night - with some of our captains.
Fishing Charters in Fort Myers Beach FL
Good Time Charters and Tours: Half day fishing charters are available for morning half day and afternoon half day fishing. Head out with Captain Mike and expect to catch snook, redfish, trout, and snapper, as well as the occasional pompano, shark, ladyfish, spanish mackeral, and more.
Fort Myers Fishing Adventures: Captain Joe Greco goes where the fish are with near-shore and back-bay fishing near Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel Island, and Captiva Island. His shallow saltwater fishing includes opportunities for snook, redfish, sheepshead, sea trout, ladyfish, and more. If the weather permits, they will head out to offshore/nearshore adventures where you will seek grouper, snapper, spanish mackerel, barracuda, triggerfish, tripletail, with a chance of a few king mackerel, amberjack, cobia, or sharks.
Capt. Tony’s Fishing Adventures: Head over to the Getaway Marina to schedule your half-day, full-day, or night fishing adventure with Captain Tony for deep water fishing opportunities. You can even venture out for a 12-hour fishing extravaganza or check out their famous Night Snapper Trips. Depending on the type of fishing adventure chosen, you’ll be able to fish for snapper, grunts, grouper, mackerel, cobia. amberjack, yellowtail, and kingfish, as well as the many other fish in the gulf.
Paradise Charters: Captain Ryan offers a relaxing fishing experience near-shore, in the bay, or in the backwaters of Fort Myers Beach FL for half-day and full-day charters. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, you’ll be able to fish for sharks, trout, redfish, snapper, snook, and more, as well as watch for dolphins and other wildlife.
Boating in Fort Myers Beach
If you have your own boat, our beautiful beach town is ideal for boating, with several marinas scattered throughout the area and all of them within quick access to Fort Myers Beach waterfront dining, shopping, entertainment, and fishing. If you are a seasoned fisherman with your own boat and the appropriate licensing requirements, you’ll be able to spend the day relaxing on the water and then easily pull into one of the marinas to finish your day with food and fun. Even if you are not interested in fishing, boating in Fort Myers Beach will allow you to enjoy the beautiful breezes, warm sun, and gentle ride of the boat as you maneuver your way through the Gulf of Mexico.
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