Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report Dec 2010

GREAT FISHING IN THE EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK/10,000 ISLANDS









Redfish-Redfish-Redfish

Summer is defiantly over as the hot days are gone until next year.

Today as I write this the wind is calm, the high was 77 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Nice day on the water? you bet'cha!!!

The cold fronts are starting to sweep downwards to South West Florida. With this is mind the fishing is starting to change. The good news is fishing is good. The water has cooled a little causing the fish to be more active while moving some of the migrating fish into this area. There is also a lot of bait-fish moving in. This is the time of year that we start catching what we call our mix bag. For the next few months we will be catching redfish in numbers. Some nice snook, fat trout, big pompano (up to 4 lbs) mackerel, bluefish, even catch cobia up on the flats while trout fishing. We will also be catching sheepshead, black drum, snapper, flounder yellowtail jacks, ladyfish and whiting. As usual I will be fishing on the flats, in the rivers, around the mangroves and along the beaches. This time of year with the occasional cold front passing is what determines where we fish and what we fish for. For example if we have a front come thru the night before your fishing trip, chances are that we won't be on the flats fishing for trout, as the front will cause the water to mud up and this usually results in a lot of fishing and not much catching. So we will want to go where we will do some catching. Maybe in the river mouths, maybe fish some of the deep holes, or maybe along the mangrove islands. Wherever and whatever it takes to put us on fish. Here in the Everglades National Park/10,000 Islands we have a lot of places to fish regardless of the wind and weather.

With the holidays just around the bend it is easy to forget to make your fishing plans until the last minute. This sometimes leads for disappointments when you can't fish with whom you want or when you want. Anyway, don't forget it is always a good idea to reserve your day as soon as you have an idea when you might want to fish.

So, like I always say, what are you waiting for, pick up the phone and give me (Capt Becky) a call (239-695-2029) cause the weather is beautiful and the fishing is great.

Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report July 27/10

JUST ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE!!!!








Tom Bayless and his son Charlie (13 years) from UK were in town and wanted to do a morning fishing trip. Tom wanted to catch a TARPON while Charlie just wanted to fish with dad.

The bite started a little slow, but it didn't take to long before we were jumping some tarpon. There were a lot of fish around but they were being awfully pickie on what they wanted to eat. We had artificial and live bait. Couldn't but a bite on live bait, but finally found the artificial they wanted. Sometimes you just have to have a smorgasbord to offer them, which we did. Anyway, the morning went very well. We actually jumped 6 TARPON landing only 1, but at lease we did get a score on the board. We also landed 3 SNOOK out of 5. These weren't big SNOOK as the big ones usually get away, but they were keeper size. We had 4 other fish on that we didn't get jumps out of so they could of been anything from TARPON-SNOOK to GOLIATH GROUPER cause what we did get was a good rod bend. We also had a SHARK on which was probably a little BULL SHARK.

The guys did very good and did throw their arms off casting, so the last 1/2 hour of the trip they wanted to see a little more of the EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK. While doing a little boat exploring, we saw some MANATEES and they came right up to the side of the boat for some pictures. We also saw a flock of ROSEATE SPOONBILLS. Very beautiful birds they are. No dolphins today, but maybe tomorrow.

Charlie says he has always enjoyed reading and learning about American History in school. This is his first time every coming to America and just loved it. Hope he can come back again someday. Okay Tom and Charlie I am waiting for some pictures, but in the meantime I have a couple I took.

Enjoy everyone

Okay, what are you waiting for, the fishing is good, and the weather is okay...so pick up that phone and call (239-695-2029) me (Capt Becky) for your next fishing experience here in the Everglades National Park/10,000 Islands

We are OIL FREE and having fun catching fish in the sun

Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report July 25/10

Fishing remains to be typical summer time fishing as the evening rains are picking up in the afternoon. We are still catching a variety of species. I had Garland Lankford and his wife Kathy..friends Steve and Lisa, all from Mississippi. They have never been down here before and really enjoyed the trip. Our plan was to first set out to catch some trout then try for some baby tarpon and also snook or redfish. We almost went by the plan but caught a couple other species while doing so. We caught quite a few trout out on the flat along with flounder and a black tip shark that was caught by Lisa. Boy did this shark really give her a fit....she says "man that really fought hard" and they do, a lot of fun to catch. Good job Lisa!!!

We then left the flat to go find some baby tarpon. Garland asked me what size they were as we call them baby tarpon. They run from about 5-40 lbs I replied as he nodded to say that sounded good to him. Well, as we watch the fish role around us, we weren't being very successful in hooking into any, we were starting running out of time with the tide. Then all the sudden, hook-up and the line started screaming off the reel....Garland says, Capt. don't think I can turn this fish as I looked down and saw we were almost out of line....so we started the motor while picking up the anchor and off we went. Usually tarpon jump almost immediately after hooking up but this one decided to run a lot instead...we finally did get a jump out of her, but baby tarpon??....no, this wasn't a baby tarpon. She was a full grown fish....She weighed 80-90 lbs, no wonder Garland couldn't stop her. As Garland fought the fish we followed with the boat in order to get closer to her and keep some line coming in on the reel. Boats were stopping to watch us while fighting this monster. We got another jump out of her and were starting to wear her down and taking up line, things were looking pretty good for landing this "baby tarpon" LOL. As we were getting cameras out, gaft, etc. she decided to jump one more time and you know what happened then...yep, she threw the hook right back at Garland and off she went. Usually we land about 1 out of 3 this one was number 1, but was the only hit we had that day. Garland says, wow, that was the biggest fish he ever had on...he will be back for some more of that.

Okay, we still had a little time left so headed to another spot to catch snook and Kathy did just that. She was fishing out the back of the boat while talking we hear her saying oh, oh, oh my, she had a snook on which took her up to the front and back again...she did a great job handling and landing her first snook. We didn't catch any redfish, but oh well, maybe next time.

My daughter and I had a day off together and decided to spend the day on the water swimming/site seeing/shelling with a picnic lunch. We took some pictures just to show everyone how pretty the water is with NO OIL....

Here are some pictures for you to enjoy and like I always say
"What are you waiting for..pick up that phone and give me (Capt Becky Campbell) a call 239-695-2029, lets make those plans for your next fishing experience here in the Everglades National Park/10,000 Islands"

Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report July 6/10

Fishing still remains good. The afternoon rain isn't affecting us as it usually starts raining after we get in. I am doing quite a few 3/4 days to make sure we do however get in before the rain.

Tom Pusateri and his family came to fish in the Everglades over the 4th of July weekend. They wanted to catch a mess of trout for dinner then try to land a tarpon or two. We did just that....we caught our limit of nice trout up to 22 inches....then to jump 7 tarpon landing 1, so i guess the tarpon won that day.

July Orick and her 2 daughters wanted to fish while the guys played golf, so we did a 3/4 day. They also wanted a mess of fish to eat and try their skill on tarpon. Between the 3 girls, they caught trout and lots of them, snook and jumped 5 tarpon landing 1. Way to go girls.

Fishing will continue to be good through out the summer months....even with the rain around we will be jumping and landing tarpon, snook, trout and many more species.

Like I always say....come on, pick up that phone, give me (Capt Becky)a call (239-695-2029) and lets get you booked for that fishing trip of a lifetime here in the Everglades National Park. We are OIL FREE and the fishing is great.

Here are a couple pictures for you to enjoy

Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report June 28/10

The fishing has been on and off, but mostly on. The weather is starting to get into a pattern with it being cloudy in the mornings and raining in late afternoon/evenings. This makes the fishing good as it flushes out the rivers/creeks and also cools everything down a little.

We are still catching the usual.....Trout, Redfish, Snook, Pompano, Mackerel, Blackdrum, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, Goliath Grouper and Baby Tarpon. Actually the baby Tarpon fishing is getting better each day. There were some Cobia and Permit along with big Sharks on the near shore wrecks last week.

The summer months will continue to be consistently good for the above species.

Sunday and Monday I fished a family of 4....Todd Mitchel(father), Matt, Jack (sons) and Frank (grandfather) from Georgia. They have fished with me for several years and we always have a blast. They caught Trout, Redfish, Snook, Sharks, and a spotted eagle ray. Jack was the one who caught the eagle ray, we were casting live baits. I guess it took him a good hour+ to land it. Good job Jack and hope the blisters go away fast. Matt got the biggest shark and did a fine job landing it. Frank seemed to show everyone else how it was suppose to be done as he caught more fish than anyone, but he is the grandfather and probably had the most experience. I think Todd caught the most Trout and like always just enjoys watching his 2 sons and father have a great time on the water.

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday I fished George and Artie Grindle from Orlando. They wanted to pull some Snook out of the mangroves. Wednesday - We caught 5 and lost ? along with 1 Redfish. We also walked on some of the islands and hunted for some different shells to take back for the girls. Thursday they wanted to try for baby Tarpon in the morning and then go for Snook and Redfish in the afternoon. We had an hour or so left in the tide Thursday morning so headed for the Tarpon. We jumped 5 Tarpon and landed 0, not very good odds, but sometimes that's the way it goes. We also landed 1 Goliath Grouper out of 3. Then went outside to look for some Snook and Redfish. We landed 3 out of 5 Snook and 0 Redfish. The tides weren't very good so we walked on the islands again looking for whatever we could find. On the way in they asked if I was available to fish in the morning for another chance of some Tarpon. They really had a blast trying to catch baby Tarpon. So early Friday morning we headed for the Tarpon hole. They had a great morning jumping 7 Tarpon landing 2. These baby Tarpon are a lot of fun to catch, as they stay out of the water jumping more then they are in the water. We were using artificial baits and live baits, but I think the artificial are more fun as you really feel that awesome hit better.

Here are a couple pictures for you to enjoy while I await for pictures from customers.

Okay, what are you waiting for, the fishing is good, so pick up that phone and call (239-695-2029) me (Capt Becky) for your next fishing experience here in the Everglades National Park/10,000 Islands

Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report June 10/2010

For the last 3 weekends I (Capt Becky Campbell) have been Fishing in the WPTTS (womens professional tarpon tournament series) in Boca Grande.

Team Aeon/Outtaline is the WINNER of week #3 (June 5) with 197# Tarpon.

Team Aeon/Outtaline members are Becky Campbell, Debra Gell, Ginger Campbell, Andy Peduzzi (Captain) and Jim Phillips (mate).

Here are the final results for Team Aeon/Outtaline

1st place for week #3 with 197# Tarpon

1st place total weight of fish weighed in

2nd place over all (total weight and releases)

6th place total releases

Our 197# Tarpon set a record for the largest caught by a female in the history of this tournament.

This 197# Tarpon is/was huge, and took us all the way to the other side of Boca Grande Pass before I brought it to the gaft. We then took her to the weigh scales where she was weighed and released alive after the marine research took measurements and lab samples for DNA testing.

This is a tournament of 42 teams with up to 4 female per team. With out a doubt next year it will even be bigger.

We had a great time and can't wait to do this again next year. Go Team Aeon/Outtaline



Also, thanks to our sponsors......Aeon Marine


Some pictures to enjoy.

Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report June 03/10

Oil Spill....seems to be on everybody's mind lately and so it should.

Has it affected the Everglades? NO
Can we smell the oil? NO
Can we see it on the water? NO
Is it effecting the fishing? NO

Remember Florida is a long way from Louisiana and we are down at the southern part of the state and 100+ miles in from the gulf stream.

So with this in mind....how is the fishing? It is catching as usual, with Permit, Cobia, Redfish, Trout, Pompano, Mackerel, Snook, Shark and there are still some Tarpon around. The bait is here for the summer which also helps keep the larger fish here and makes summer fishing good.

The Snook are in the Passes, Around the Islands, in the River Mouths and out on the Near-Shore wrecks/reefs.

The Redfish are Around the Islands, Along the Beaches and in the River Mouths.

The Trout, Pompano, Cobia, Permit Sharks, Mackerel are on the Flats and also out on the Near-Shore wrecks/reefs.

The Tarpon are in the Passes, Backwater Bays, and off the Outside Beaches.


We all are concerned about how this catastrophe will affect our beautiful natural habitat in the Everglades and how it will affect the fishing. It is still an unknown but what is known is that we are open for fishing, open for fun and open for charters!

So, pick up that phone and give me (Capt. Becky) a call (239-695-2029) let's make that reservation for your fishing experience of a lifetime.

Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report May 16/2010

Fishing is Good in the Everglades

Tarpon are finally here and seem to be everywhere....in the passes, on the flats, along the beaches...everywhere. If you want to catch one of these Big guys, they will put you to your max...sometimes taking up to an hour to land...can you do it or will the tarpon win?

We are also catching nice size redfish, actually at the top of the slot size. These fish are a lot of fun to catch and good to eat also.

Plenty of Trout and some Pompano too. Mackerel are in the 4-6 lb range and put up a good fight.

Snook..did someone say snook..yes we are catching snook of all sizes around the islands.

May is a great time of year and probably one of my favorite months to fish. The summer rains haven't started yet, but they are sure to come....

So come down and let's go fishing, cause the fishing is great and so is the weather.
Capt Becky Campbell 239-695-2029 www.EvergladesFishingCharters.com

Sorry, I only have 1 picture this time, camera was not cooperating...will do better next time

Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report April 17/2010

Here we are into the middle of April already...finally, we are just starting to feel like things are starting to get back to normal from an unusually cold and windy winter. The fishing has been good even with the wind blowing 20-25 on many days. I was talking with several other captains and one of them said he couldn't find any trout in places he normally fished, but there had been nothing normal about this winter and spring so with that in mind it was just a matter of hunting for them and not going back to our same ole spots. However in the last couple weeks, the fish are starting to be where they normally would be for this time of year. We are catching lots of big trout....the biggest on my boat so far is 26"...with lots of fish over 20 inches. These fish are really fun to catch and put up a good fight. While we are fishing for trout we are also catching pompano, large permit, small cobia, sharks, mackerel, blue fish, blue runners, ladyfish, and jacks. Needless to say there is quite a lot of action to keep you and your captain busy while fishing out on the flats. When the tide is right we are also catching redfish, black drum and snook.

Fishing will continue to be good and even get better as summer approaches. May is the time of year we start to catch our big snook as they start to get into schools for their spawn.

The evening rains haven't started yet, but are sure to come in time. Unless we have a dry summer....never know.


Here are some pictures for you to enjoy while you're planning your next fishing trip.

Okay, so what are you waiting for....pick up that phone and give me a call.......... Capt Becky Campbell (239-695-2029) and lets make your plans for that fishing experience of a lifetime....cause the fishing is great and so is the weather.