Fort Myers Beach Fishing Report - Weekly fishing report updates. Redfish, Tarpon, Snook fishing in Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico

Fort Myers Beach Fishing Report

Our FMB fishing teams cover Estero Bay and the coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico.

We have four fishing teams on the water at least once a week. Check our postings for current fishing activity and some nice pictures as we get them in.

2010 Saltwater Fishing Regulations valid January 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011 - Click Here

Snook fishery will remain closed until September 1, 2012. Anglers may still catch and release snook during snook harvest closures.

January 2012

		Team:
Team	Date	Conditions	Bait
2	Jan 16	Incoming Tide Early Morning to Midday. 3 Redfish, Speckled Trout (5), 2 Flounder, 2 Nice Sheephead.. Fishing Mangroves and Deeper Holes all around Pine Island Sound. We battled at least 100 Ladyfish during thre trip. Some big ones too..	Live Shrimp for Sheephead Jigs and Crankbaits for others.
2	Jan 15	Late Afternoon Falling Tide. 1 Hour on the water. 1 Redfish tight in the magroves.	Jerkbaits
2	Jan 11	Late Afternoon Rising Tide. 3 hours on the water. 2 Redfish along the mangroves. Windy and cloudy. 1 Speck, 10 ladyfish, 1 Spanish Mackerel..	Jerkbaits and Jigs
2	Jan 9	Late Afternoon Falling Tide. 3 hours on the water. Water 73. 2 Redfish along the mangroves. Windy and Sunny. 1 Speck..	Jerkbaits and Jigs