Naples Late Summer Fishing Report

We have made it to August and the last month of summer. Things are already starting to change gears in Naples,  Florida.

The Permit game still remains solid when weather conditions being where they need to be. Lots of afternoon showers and wind direction all over the place has made it difficult to get to the grounds. Once you arrive. We have been greeted with some dirty water. Still some fish in the area and site fishing has pretty much disappeared. Soaking a well placed crab in the right area will be rewarded! Bring that extra bag of patience. 

With this unstable wind and weather. We have retreated into the near shore Wrecks. Seems like a lot of the larger snook have moved out of the back country and to these near shore structures. They are very large and most of them not much smaller than 20 pounds. 

These inshore structures also hold a variety of barracudas, goliath groupers, mangrove snappers, Spanish mackerel,  and a mixed bag of sharks to keep all anglers busy. 

With the last month of summer approaching we are already starting to see some fall patterns. Our pilchards hatch is all small and starting from scratch. These are growing every day and yet small are very useable and have been getting the job done! 

Our calendars are still quite busy for this time of the year. We did put one boat into the shop for repairs. We will be getting her back around Halloween. With us being down to one boat has been tricky to try to get some trips in but we are still getting it done. 

With this being said. I would still reach out to anyone of our captains when you have those fishing dates available. 

Thank you. 
The Bedell Captains.