Fort Myers Fishing Charter

Fort Myers is built on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, which begins at Lake Okeechobee, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico at Cape Coral next to Fort Myers Beach.  The nutrient rich waters provided by this large river system, as well as the many other smaller inlets around Fort Myers, makes for some incredibly fertile fishing grounds.

Fort Myers on the Southwest coast of Florida has some of the best back country inshore fishing in Florida.  Fort Myers, including Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass and Charlotte Harbor, features fertile grass flats, mangrove lined shorelines, oyster beds, and inlets that are home to a wide variety of sport fish species including: tarpon, snook, mackerel, redfish, shark, and speckled trout.  Many anglers come to Fort Myers in pursuit of the famous “Backcountry Slam”-catching snook, redfish and speckled trout all in one fishing trip.  These popular sport fish species are available year round in the Fort Myers area, and catching a “slam” is an anglers dream come true.

The shallow, crystal clear waters around Pine Island just offshore from Fort Myers are a sight fishing dream come true.  Predominately grass flats, Pine Island Sound boasts schools of redfish and speckled trout all year round, while snook and tarpon migrate to this area in spring and summer to spawn. Just a short boat ride from Fort Myers, Pine Island sound is the backcountry fishing destination for novice and experienced anglers alike.

Charlotte Harbor, on the north side of Fort Myers, is the second largest bay in the State of Florida, next to Tampa Bay.  Mangrove lined shores and extensive grass flats make Charlotte Harbor one of Fort Myers’ prized fishing locations.  Mackerel, ladyfish, bluefish, cobia, flounder, snook, redfish and speckled trout all call Charlotte Harbor home.

Matlacha Pass is a waterway that links Fort Myers Beach to Charlotte Harbor.  As the outlet to the Caloosahatchee River, Matlacha attract a great number of sport fish throughout the year including tarpon, speckled trout, jacks, black drum, redfish, and snook.

The Fort Myers area is truly an angler’s paradise.  Year round great weather and great fishing make it a must-fish destination for any backcountry fishing enthusiast.  Book a fishing trip with Catch Me if You Can Fishing Charters today and experience the thrill and excitement of a Fort Myers fishing adventure.