Fort Myers Fishing Charters
Soak up the excitement of local wildlife, breathtaking beaches, and the pristine beauty of Fort Myers Beach and the surrounding islands. Staying at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina means the opportunity to indulge in unforgettable fishing adventures. With a full-service marina, guests can head out on a Florida fishing excursion with skilled Fort Myers Beach fishing guides. Whether you're a beginner, seasoned angler, or family looking to spend the day at sea, Pink Shell has the perfect fishing trip for you!
Dive into Fort Myers Fishing
Whether you're celebrating National Go Fishing Day or simply chasing your next big catch, cast your line into the abundant waters of Fort Myers Beach. From calm backwaters to offshore adventures, Fort Myers is a true angler’s paradise year-round.
Inshore Fishing: Exploring the Backwaters
Estero Bay offers calm waters teeming with snook, redfish, spotted seatrout, and mangrove snapper—ideal for kayak fishing and light tackle enthusiasts. Nearby Matanzas Pass and Hurricane Bay are popular for sheepshead, flounder, and juvenile tarpon, perfect for fly fishing and sight casting.
Pro Tip: Live bait like shrimp or pinfish works wonders for snook and redfish, while soft plastics and topwater plugs attract seatrout. Fly fishers should pack Clouser Minnows and Deceivers.
Nearshore and Offshore Fishing: Deep Sea Adventures
Venture to artificial reefs and wrecks located 10-20 miles offshore to hook grouper, snapper, king mackerel, and cobia. Seasonal migrations bring Spanish mackerel and bonito in spring and fall, while summer is prime for red snapper and gag grouper. Target permit and blackfin tuna during peak seasons for an exhilarating challenge.
Charter your adventure: Pink Shell Resort offers on-site charter bookings with experienced captains, featuring half-day and full-day trips catering to both novice and expert anglers.
Iconic Species of Fort Myers Beach
- Snook: The "linesider," found year-round near mangroves and docks; best fished with live bait for an exciting fight.
- Redfish: Copper-hued with signature tail spots; fall is prime time for shallow flat fishing.
- Tarpon: The "Silver King" dazzles anglers from April to June; famous for their acrobatic leaps and catch-and-release excitement.
Family-Friendly Fishing Spots
- Bowditch Point Park: Enjoy shoreline fishing with family-friendly amenities.
- Lovers Key State Park: Kayak fish through mangrove channels brimming with flounder, redfish, and snapper.
- Sanibel Causeway: Cast your line for jack crevalle, ladyfish, and pompano from accessible bridges and causeway islands.
Fort Myers Fishing Report
SPRING FISHING IN FORT MYERS BEACH
While early spring can be slow, late spring kicks off cobia, tarpon, permit, shark, and peacock bass seasons. Get ready for non-stop action!
SUMMER FISHING IN FORT MYERS BEACH
Summer marks the peak season, with permit, cobia, sea trout, shark, and the famous Gulf Pink Shrimp in abundance.
FALL FISHING IN FORT MYERS BEACH
Autumn brings cooler waters and attracts snook, redfish, spotted sea trout, large redfish, sheepshead, stone crab, and year-round grouper.
WINTER FISHING IN FORT MYERS BEACH
Winter anglers can target snapper, grouper, redfish, and stone crab for a rewarding cold-season catch.
Plan Your Fishing Adventure
From inshore to offshore, Fort Myers Beach offers unmatched fishing experiences year-round. Book your stay at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina and secure your spot on a charter today. Whether you're aiming for the "Silver King" or a family day casting from the shore, the perfect fishing adventure awaits.
Guided
Fishing Tours &
Excursions
Book a Florida Fishing Charter
Reserve a private half- or full-day fishing excursion in Fort Myers. Take to the Gulf on your private boat to experience the adventure of back bay and offshore fishing. All under guide of an experienced pro!
Contact us by calling 239-463-8661 or complete the form below to start reserving your dates.
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Back Bay
Fishing
Charter
Inshore Fishing in Fort Myers Beach
Our back bay fishing charter is great for catching a variety of species including Redfish, Snook and Trout. This fishing trip will explore the Florida mangroves and estuaries around Fort Myers Beach.
- Price: $650 for Four People; $100 for each additional person
- Duration: 4 Hours
Deep Sea
Fishing
Charter
Offshore Fishing in Fort Myers Beach
Our deep sea fishing charter gives anglers the chance to catch Grouper, Red Snapper, Cobia and more in the Gulf of Mexico. Catch your next meal on a Fort Myers deep sea fishing trip.
- Price: $200 per hr, 8 hr min. Four to Six people max.
- Duration: 8 Hours
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Shark & Tarpon
Fishing Charter
Big Game Fishing in Fort Myers Beach
Catch the king of sportfish, Tarpon, or shark on our specialty guided fishing trips in Fort Myers Beach.
Tarpon Fishing:- Price: $1000 for Up to 4 People
- Duration: 6 Hours
- Price: $750 for Up to 4 People
- Duration: 5 Hours
Beginner Kids'
Fishing Charter
Family-Friendly Fishing in Fort Myers Beach
Our kids' fishing trips in Fort Myers Beach are ideal for the whole family. Learn some basic techniques and try something new together!
- Price: $450 for up to 4 People
- Duration: 4 Hours
Everyone was so friendly from check in to check out. Clean rooms, beach and pool!! Great amenities-paddle boats, kayaks, bikes and activities for the kids!
The Pink Shell is and remains the absolute best on FMB. Great property only exceeded by the fantastic staff that are always pleasant, professional, polite and go out of their way to be helpful. We look forward to our next stay.
This resort gets an "A" for effort! And views! And staff! And food! Fort Myers is recovering from the hurricane last year. I don't know how the Pink She'll has pulled it off but they did. They are up and running and doing an excellent job. Thank you for a phenomenal vacay, Pink Shell!
Tons of amenities, great location. Marina is rebuilt and ready to use! Location is awesome because getting there and getting off the island is super easy.
The Pink Shell Resort is a beautiful unique hotel overlooking a calm gorgeous beach with a family friendly vibe. Our suite was immaculate with all new features. The most important aspect to me was the service.
The Pink Shell is a great place for a family vacation. They are on a beautiful spot on the beach, a short walk from Bowditch Point Park and close to Times Square,, with everything you need for a great trip. We stayed in one of the one bedroom villas and it was fantastic to have a full kitchen and laundry machine right in our room. The staff were friendly and helpful too. We'd totally go back.
