This month is a good month to target inshore species such as Redfish. The tides are higher than normal due to the ‘Super’ Moon phase which creates strong gravitational pull moving waters higher than those of most months except during the late springtime when ‘Hill’ Tides during Tarpon Season.
August usually is the closing month for my annual summertime fishing trips to the Florida Keys. 1st Mate Vicki, 2nd Mate Moby Dick (Chocolate Lab) spent a week there a couple of months ago to celebrate Vicki’s birthday fishing for Dorado and Yellowtail. Read more “CAPTAIN TERRY FINISHES THE SUMMER IN THE FLORIDA KEYS FOR DORADO, TUNA, WAHOO AND YELLOWTAIL”
INSHORE; fishing should be good over the next couple of months, especially for Redfish and Snook. The ‘BULL’ Redfish should continue to move in during these hot months and remain throughout September. I know that a lot of anglers prefer Pilchards, but for Redfish I recommend large shrimps, quartered Blue Crabs, cut Pinfish and cut Ladyfish. Read more “SW FLORIDA FISHING GUIDE: WHAT TO EXPECT THE NEXT FEW MONTHS”
July 4th Holiday brings out the best in boaters looking for fun and anglers looking for fish. Except for Christmas, 4th of July weekend is my favorite holiday to enjoy with clients, friends and family. We are all blessed to live in the United States of America and fish, beach and swim the waters of the Gulf of America and the Atlantic Ocean. Read more “Florida Keys and Southwest Florida Fishing Report”
January fishing has been fairly good when the temperatures allow one to go out. However, this year both cold weather and high winds have forced a lot of people to cancel or postpone boating and fishing trips. Red Tide has also affected the bite both offshore and inshore. Read more “GO BOATING FLORIDA 2025 WINTER FISHING REPORT”
Every month of every year will present different challenges to all anglers. Understanding when and where to go will make all the difference for catching fish. I am presenting my views from years of experience, fishing SW Florida waters, in hopes that anglers will gain more advantage when utilizing some of my recommendations together with their own experiences. Read more “FISH FACE CHARTERS ANNUAL FISHING GUIDE”
This year has been no different than past recent summers in regards to enjoying the waters of both Marathon in the Keys and SW Florida. The last few years have been fun and productive the months of June thru September. Read more “FLORIDA KEYS AND SW FLORIDA FISHING”
The wonderful thing about living in SW Florida is that it is only a half day trip by land or water to the upper or middle Keys. All the species that we target and catch here are there as well. Read more “‘MOBY DICK’ RETURNS TO MARATHON IN JULY”
The November 2023 Ft. Myers Boat Show had a great showing with a number of inquisitive folks asking a variety of questions at my exclusive seminar(s). The question that was mostly asked was,
‘WHAT IS THE BEST TIME OF YEAR TO CATCH FISH’? Read more “2024 QUARTERLY FISHING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SW FLORIDA WATERS”
Firstly, I want to thank all of our ‘Military Veterans’ and active personnel for their bravery, support and service for protecting the United States of America and our allies. It takes courage to join the any military branch that may require one to put their ‘life on the line’ at a moment’s notice and be transferred to domestic or foreign ports, leaving their families and friends behind, not knowing if they will return. Read more “VETERAN’S DAY AND FT. MYERS BOAT SHOW FISHING REPORT”