Redfish
Within the bays and sounds that surround Charlotte harbor, redfish have evolved to become one of the most abundant gamefish on our flats. They grow relatively quick and after the first year they’re over a foot long. They’re primarily a bottom feeder and will readily eat a shrimp pattern but also seem to really like the Puglisi baitfish patterns as well. In addition to being abundant, they’re also a good year round bite. They tolerate the cold and tend to hang out under the mangroves during the heat of Summer. In October, spawning season, the big bull reds come in from offshore and school up on the flats making for some good fly fishing.
Charlotte Harbor fishing report
After a rather cool or cold January, we've been experiencing a warm spell the last couple weeks. In addition, we enjoyed some calm conditions with little or no wind. I spent some time looking around Pine Island Sound and was fortunate enough to find a good spotted sea...
Charlotte Harbor fishing report
As typical for this time of year, we've been working on getting out between fronts. However, it seems like it's been a bit colder this January than most years. Tides have been a challenge limiting access to many of our flats and backcountry shorelines. Fortunately, my...
Charlotte Harbor fishing report
As we approach the end of the year and three months removed from hurricane Ian, the backcountry water conditions towards the top of the harbor have shown improvements in clarity. If you can get out on a good tide, the fishing has been decent. Snook, redfish, jacks,...