Species

What's biting out here

Southwest Florida gives you variety most coastlines can't. What we chase depends on the season, the tide and what you want out of the day — Eric will tell you straight what's realistic before you book.

Tarpon
Signature Species

Inshore / Beach · Apr – Jul

Tarpon

The silver king. Hundred-pound fish, airborne within seconds. Peak season books fast.

Tarpon is what Eric built this business around — 27 years of reading the migration along the beaches, passes and backcountry of Southwest Florida. Peak season books early, so lock your dates in.

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Permit
Mar – Sep

Nearshore Wrecks

Permit

Spooky, strong and worth every blank cast. A true trophy on light tackle.

Snook
Year-round

Mangroves / Passes

Snook

Ambush predators tight to structure. Fast, stubborn, and the backcountry favorite.

Redfish
Year-round

Flats / Oyster Bars

Redfish

Tailing schools on a low tide — sight fishing that ruins you for everything else.

Grouper & Snapper
Season dependent

Offshore Reef

Grouper & Snapper

Bottom fishing the Gulf ledges. Hard pulls and the best cooler day of your trip.

Trout, Jacks & Cobia
Varies

Inshore & Nearshore

Trout, Jacks & Cobia

The steady mixed-bag action that keeps kids and first-timers hooked all day.

Not sure what to target?

Tell Eric your dates and who's coming. He'll match the trip to the season and set honest expectations before you put a deposit down.

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