January–March
Redfish, trout, and pompano are dependable on protected flats and sandy edges.
Serving Boca Grande · Punta Gorda · Port Charlotte · Englewood · Charlotte Harbor
941-623-5673Fish Lemon Bay, Stump Pass, and the Manasota Key flats.
Englewood’s water connects Lemon Bay, Stump Pass, and the flats along Manasota Key. Protected bay water and pass access give Captain Matt options for building an inshore trip around wind and tide.
Snook, redfish, trout, and pompano are regular local targets. Mangrove shorelines, grass flats, sandy potholes, and moving water near the pass all create distinct opportunities throughout the year.
Fall and winter can be especially productive for redfish, while spring brings strong snook fishing as water temperatures rise.
Redfish, trout, and pompano are dependable on protected flats and sandy edges.
Spring snook fishing improves around mangroves, points, and pass-adjacent water.
Early-day trout and snook fishing can be productive before heat and storms build.
Fall redfish fishing shines as bait gathers along grass flats and shorelines.
Cooler water supports redfish, trout, and pompano opportunities.
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