Low Tides and Lots of Fish!
Febrero 09, 2018 Naples 4 fotos
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Pompano
Pompano
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Ladyfish
Ladyfish

Trip Summary

Winter fishing has been better than the last couple years by a long shot! With multiple strong cold fronts coming our way over the last month or so, water temperatures have gotten cooler than they have in a long time, and the winter fish are loving it! Along with the cold fronts this time of year, we get some very low tides in the mornings. These tides can empty out most of the back bays, leaving most of them with less than 1-2 feet of water. During these tide phases, fish will find the nearest deeper hole or channel and huddle up. Sheepshead, mangrove snapper, seatrout, pompano, ladyfish, black drum, and redfish can all be caught in these channel edges, creeks, and holes. Most of the time, we are fishing with just half of a shrimp on a 1/4oz jighead, either sitting on the bottom, or slowly dragging it back to the boat.
Ben Geroy
Naples, Florida, United States
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Naples Backwater Fishing Charters specializes in light tackle inshore fishing adventures in Naples and Marco Island. Join Captain Ben Geroy and enjoy some of the finest backwater fishing that Southwest Florida has to offer. Check the bite on a half-day ad...

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