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Gulf of Mexico The Fall runs of Spanish mackerel and king mackerel are always good news for December offshore fishing in southwest Florida. There is plenty of bait offshore so the Spanish and kings might linger in the area, which in seasons past has sometimes resulted in good mackerel action as…
January
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Gulf of Mexico January is a good month for catching table fish in Gulf waters. Red grouper and lane…
February
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Gulf of Mexico Gulf anglers can focus primarily on mixed-bag bottom fishing this month. The fish…
March
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Gulf of Mexico In March, the weather and the fishing patterns change and as the Gulf water…
April
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Gulf of Mexico Springtime is the perfect time for fishing! Action on the bottom for red grouper…
May
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Gulf of Mexico When it comes to shark fishing, water depths of 30 to 50 feet are often full of adult…
June
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Gulf of Mexico Anglers who like to fish deep water and who are willing to make long runs 50 or more…
July
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Gulf of Mexico Red snapper season usually opens in July—but always check MyFWC.com for exact…
August
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Gulf of Mexico August typically sees nearshore artificial reefs and rock ledges in 30 to 60 feet of…
September
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Gulf of Mexico Fall officially arrives on Sept. 22 this year, but the days are already more than an…
October
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Gulf of Mexico October means mackerel time in the Gulf. Spanish mackerel, as well as the larger king…
November
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Gulf of Mexico Our annual Fall king mackerel run usually peaks this month. School-sized kings are…
>Traveling To Fish: The Best Places in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, Florida
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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach should be on every angler’s bucket list of fishing destinations. It offers both freshwater and saltwater fishing, so whatever your preference is, there's a spot waiting to be fished. Internationally…
>5 Freshwater Fly Fishing Spots to Visit in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach
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While some might visualize a Florida fly fishing trip on the flats with a guide perched high atop a poling platform, still others yearn for freshwater spots where bass and bluegill abound. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach offers freshwater buggy…
>5 Summer Bass Fishing Tips for Webb Lake
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Take a short drive 5-mile drive from Punta Gorda to enjoy the experience of simple summer days spent fishing for largemouth bass. Webb Lake, located within the Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area, is the ideal place to…
>Let's Go Fishing: Top Species to Catch in Charlotte Harbor
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Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Island Coast make up the second largest natural estuary in Florida and is one of the most sought-after fishing destinations on the entire Florida Gulf Coast. Many popular sport fish can be caught in Charlotte…
