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Naples Fishing Report

What's biting this week in Naples, Marco Island & the Ten Thousand Islands

Last updated: January 11, 2026

Today's Tides (Naples)

High
5:42 AM
2.8 ft
Low
11:58 AM
0.4 ft
High
5:24 PM
2.4 ft
Low
11:42 PM
0.6 ft

🌊 Best fishing: 2 hours before and after tide changes

Species Report

Redfish

Hot

Best Spots: Gordon Pass, Dollar Bay

Best Bait: Live shrimp, cut mullet

Schooling in the flats. Target incoming tide.

Snook

Good

Best Spots: Naples Pier, Passes

Best Bait: Live pilchards, white bait

Active at dawn/dusk. Look for bait schools.

Tarpon

Fair

Best Spots: Passes, beach

Best Bait: Live crabs, threadfin

Migrating through. Best in late April-June.

Spotted Seatrout

Hot

Best Spots: Rookery Bay, grass flats

Best Bait: Live shrimp, soft plastics

Great action on cooler mornings.

Sheepshead

Good

Best Spots: Docks, bridges, pier

Best Bait: Fiddler crabs, shrimp

Around structure. Light tackle recommended.

Grouper

Fair

Best Spots: Offshore wrecks, 60-100ft

Best Bait: Live pinfish, squid

Season open. Minimum 20 inches.

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Naples Fishing Tips

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License Required

Florida fishing license required for ages 16+. Charter boats include in fee.

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Best Times

Dawn and dusk are prime times. Moving tides produce best action.

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Bring

Sunscreen, hat, polarized sunglasses, light rain jacket, drinks.

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