Late Spring Naples Fishing Report

Late spring fishing here in Naples has been going exactly how it should. We’ve been focused on the Permit and Tarpon, but there have been some nice bonuses mixed in as well.

Tarpon fishing has been steady with the migration fully underway. We are intercepting these fish as they push through the area and have been jumping and grabbing some quality Tarpon. After spending the mornings on the Tarpon, we’ll typically switch gears and target Permit for the afternoon. Pairing these two species in the same day makes for one of the best sport fishing experiences our fishery has to offer.

We are sight fishing the Permit offshore with live crabs, and the action has been solid when conditions line up. While these fish are our main focus right now, there has also been some great bottom fishing taking place offshore. The grouper bite has been strong on the few trips we’ve targeted them, and we’ve also been chumming up mangrove and yellowtail snapper nicely offshore. Bringing these fish right to the surface and sight fishing them makes for a fun change of pace — along with some incredible table fare for those looking to bring home fresh fish to eat.

This pattern should continue as we transition into summertime fishing. The rest of May is filling up quickly, and prime dates are going fast. Please reach out to any of us with questions about a potential charter. Happy fishing!

-Captain Perry