Everglades Fishing Charters Fishing Report Dec 2012

Summer is defiantly over as the hot days are gone until next year and the Holidays are just a couple

 weeks away..........

Today as I write this the wind is calm, the high was 77 degrees while cloudy and overcast. Nice day on the water? you bet'cha!!!....... The cold fronts are slowly 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 (three different species of 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. Do you love eating Walleye....then you will love our 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 for Oct./Nov. 2012

Looks at the size of some of these fish......From MONSTER SNOOK to BABY TARPON....slot size REDFISH to keeper size TROUT....it's going to be a GREAT SEASON:

Rain.....Rain.....Rain......What a nice summer we have had, but looking forward to some cooler weather. Yes we have had a lot of rain this summer and I think that's a good thing. Ya see, everytime we have a rainy summer we have a fantastic season to follow. I think this is because it not only puts plenty of oxygen in the water but also flushes out all the small bait fish and larva for the bigger fish to feed on while lowering the water temperature a little....................So far we are catching lots of REDFISH (in the slot) along with some SNOOK, BABY TARPON, GOLIATH GROUPER, MACKEREL and TROUT just to name a few.. Speaking of TROUT....this year the FWC has decided to leave the TROUT season OPEN ALL YEAR. Yay, that's defiantly a big plus. As usually TROUT season closes in November and December....So we get to take home trout in Nov and Dec for some tasty meals. I especially like eating trout when the water temperature cools down as I think they taste better. The sad thing is they (FWC) have left snook season closed again until Sept 2013, Ugh...good news is we can still catch them, just have to release them....................If you are thinking about a fishing trip this season now is the time to make you winter fishing plans. We all know the holidays are getting close so we will have that on our minds with all the shopping, parties and family get togethers, so don't wait to long and miss out on that special day for your Everglades National Park experience of a lifetime.................... So like I always say....what are you waiting for. PICK UP the PHONE and CALL Capt Becky 239-695-2029 and come on down because the weather is fine and the Fishing is Fantastic

Everglade Fishing Charters Fishing Report for Jan. 2012

FANTASTIC FISHING AND BEAUTIFUL WEATHER

The fishing has been fantastic for the last few weeks, even the week the wind was blowing up to 25 mph the fishing was good. For the last few days the wind has laid back down finally and it is a beautiful day....high of 76 with easterly winds of about 5-10 knots...the rest of the week is suppose to be 2-7 knots...wow, can you believe this weather.

Anyway, we are catching a good mix bag of fish. Which is typical this time of year. Plenty of action on the flats for pompano, trout, bluefish, ladyfish, mackerel and flounder. Around the islands we are catching a nice number of snook, redfish, jewfish, jacks, ladyfish and snapper. We also caught a 23 inch Gag Grouper in the Islands. I had 2 couples fish with me a couple days ago, so we called the girls against the guys. Well, guess who won that day...The girls with a score of 24 to 23(not to bad for a half day charter). We had a hard time keeping track the day before so this day they brought a pencil and pad to keep score with. We actually caught 16 snook and Barb caught the biggest one (snook). These fish weren't monsters, but they are a lot of fun especially when they wanted to see who (guys or girls) could catch and land the most fish. Roberta caught the biggest fish over all being a 49 inch bonnet-head shark. She had a lot of fun catching that one. The guys did a good job keeping up with the girls and of course Jim says "I caught the best eating fish" with his 23" gag grouper. Chuck was having fun just being in the game catching fish and away from work.

Remember that fishing experience that you have been thinking and dreaming about, come on and pick up the phone, give me.... Capt Becky Campbell a call........ at 239-695-2029 and reserve that date cause the fishing is great and the weather is fabulous.