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Stay up-to-date with the latest Punta Gorda fishing reports. From seasonal fishing tips and location updates to expert advice from Capt. Glenn, this is your go-to resource for planning successful fishing trips and learning more about our incredible fishery.
A windy two weeks and cooler water, but jack crevalle in Bull Bay, scattered redfish on the flats, snook around the docks and a couple of nice permit on a deeper flat.
Read the reportIt’s been a rainy stretch on Charlotte Harbor this past week, and water temps are still sitting in the upper 80s. The bite has been strongest early, before 9:30 in the…
Read the reportThe bite has been a mixed bag lately, with a little something biting in just about every part of Charlotte Harbor. Small tarpon have been showing up in the bigger basins…
Read the reportThe summer afternoon rain pattern is still rolling through, and it’s continued to push the fish toward the Gulf. Pine Island Sound and Gasparilla Sound have been the…
Read the reportIt’s been a windy, rainy stretch on Charlotte Harbor the last couple weeks. That weather has pushed the best inshore action out of the upper harbor and down south, with…
Read the reportCharlotte Harbor is holding a little bit of everything right now, from scattered tarpon along the beaches to some solid trout action out in the deeper grass flats. If…
Read the reportJune in Charlotte Harbor means heat, shallow water action, and fish hugging cover to stay comfortable. Conditions have been hot and dry, which pushes fish to predictable…
Read the reportSummer is officially here on Charlotte Harbor. Afternoon thunderstorms have pushed fish out of the upper harbor and into the sound, and right now there is a lot going on…
Read the reportMay is about one thing on the southwest Florida coast: tarpon. The fish are here, the season is in full swing, and Boca Grande Pass is living up to its reputation as the…
Read the reportIf you’re wondering what’s biting around Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor right now, the action has been steady with a strong mix of inshore favorites and summertime…
Read the reportFishing around Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor, and Boca Grande has been producing some solid action lately, with a good mix of inshore species keeping rods bent. We’ve…
Read the reportFishing around Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor has been producing some solid inshore action lately, with multiple species showing up in good numbers across the area.…
Read the reportAfter a few days of rain here in Punta Gorda, the weather is starting to stabilize and temperatures are slowly warming back up. That slight warm-up has made a noticeable…
Read the reportCold Weather Pushes Fish Deep | Strong Sheepshead Bite | Charlotte Harbor Area
Read the reportWe are into winter fishing patterns now in Charlotte Harbor, with colder water temperatures influencing fish behavior. Fish have been focused on finding warmer water,…
Read the reportA strong cold front recently moved through the area, dropping water temperatures and pushing fish out of open water and into more protected zones. Canals, docks, walls,…
Read the reportThis week delivered a healthy mix of inshore action, with several zones producing consistently. Bait presence has been the driving force, especially around the harbor,…
Read the reportThe fall fishing continues to impress here in Charlotte Harbor! Both snook and redfish have been biting consistently this week, with the majority of action coming on…
Read the reportThe fall bite is in full swing here in Charlotte Harbor! Redfish and snook fishing has been very productive , with lots of fish in the 20–30 inch range being caught.…
Read the reportWe’re kicking off September with solid action across Charlotte Harbor and nearshore waters. Redfish have been pushing up under the mangroves on the West Wall in good…
Read the reportFishing in Charlotte Harbor has been excellent this week, with snook action leading the way. Redfish are feeding close to the bushes, with pinfish proving to be the top…
Read the reportThe summer tarpon bite is in full swing! Boca Grande Pass has been the hotspot, with plenty of action also happening throughout Charlotte Harbor . The outgoing tide has…
Read the reportThe wind has been blowing steadily across Southwest Florida this past week, but the bite around Charlotte Harbor and Punta Gorda has remained strong for anglers willing…
Read the reportFishing continues to heat up in Charlotte Harbor as we move deeper into spring. This past week brought a strong sea trout bite in Turtle Bay and across the grass flats…
Read the reportSpring has been slow to arrive here in Southwest Florida , and cooler-than-average water temperatures are keeping things just a bit behind schedule. But despite the…
Read the reportWith the weather warming up, we’re starting to see a lot more fish moving out of their winter hideouts — and they’re hungry! The action has been picking up across the…
Read the reportThe recent cold weather in Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor has made the fish a bit sluggish, but with the right approach, there are still plenty of opportunities to…
Read the reportAs winter settles in and cold fronts pass through, the fishing action in Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor has shifted into its exciting winter pattern. Anglers are…
Read the reportFall fishing in Charlotte Harbor is delivering some exciting action! Here’s what we’re seeing on the water right now: The fall season is shaping up to be an excellent…
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