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.