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Sanibel & Captiva Islands at a Glance
Fishing on Sanibel
& Captiva Islands
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From deep sea fishing to
light-tackle angling, the opportunities are endless for fishermen of all kinds. Proficient
captains and fishing guides conduct half- and full-day charters. If you're an experienced
boater, you may prefer to rent your own craft from one of the island's marinas (See
Boating & Charter Guides). Great
Spots - The Sanibel-Captiva Causeway, as well as the pier on the bayside of the lighthouse
(open 24 hours a day) are both popular spots for surf casting. The Blind Pass Bridge is
often lined with determined anglers.
A license is required for fresh-water and
saltwater fishing. You can purchase a license at The Bait Center on Periwinkle Way and at
Bailey's Center at the corner of Tarpon Bay Road and Periwinkle Way. Rules and regulations
on size and bag limits plus open and closed seasons change. Most bait stores distribute
free lists published by the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission.
FISH CHART |
| FISH |
HABITAT |
HOW TO FIND |
SEASON |
BAIT |
| Black Drum |
Bay, Rivers |
Bottom |
Spring, Fall |
Crabs, Cut Bait |
| Cobia |
Gulf, Bay |
Bottom,
Top, Trolling |
Spring,
Summer |
Live/cut
Bait, Lures |
| Flounder |
Gulf, Bay, Creeks |
Bottom |
Summer, Fall |
Shrimp, Minnows, Lures |
| Grouper |
Offshore
(larger)
Inshore (smaller) |
Bottom,
Trolling |
Year Round |
Live/cut
Bait, Jigs, Chum |
| King Mackerel |
Offshore |
Trolling, Drifting |
Spring, Fall |
Jigs, Spoons, Live Bait, Chum |
| Mackerel |
Gulf, Bay |
Trolling,
Drifting |
Year Round |
Small Jigs,
Spoons, Live Bait |
| Permit |
Gulf |
Casting |
Summer |
Crabs, Shrimp |
| Pompano |
Bay,
Inshore |
Bottom |
Spring,
Summer |
Shrimp,
Sand Fleas, Small Jigs |
| Redfish |
Inshore, Bay, Creek,
Grass Flats |
Trolling, Casting |
Year Round |
Shrimp, Lures, Minnows, Crabs |
| Sheepshead |
Gulf, Bay,
Creeks |
Bottom |
Winter,
Spring |
Shrimp,
Fiddler Crab, Sand Fleas |
| Mangrove Snapper |
Bay, Creeks |
Bottom |
Year Round |
Lures, Minnows, Shrimp |
| Snook |
Inshore,
Structure, Creeks |
Trolling,
Casting, Bottom |
Year Round |
Shrimp,
Minnows, Lures, Cut Bait |
| Tarpon |
Rivers, Bay Gulf |
Bottom, Casting |
Summer, Spring |
Cut Bait, Lures, Live Bait,
Chum |
| Tripletail |
Gulf, Bay,
Structure |
Surface,
Bottom/top |
Spring,
Fall |
Live Bait,
Jigs |
| Trout |
Creeks, Grass Flats |
Drifting, Wading |
Year Round |
Jigs, Live Bait, Lures |
| Blue Crab |
Canals,
Grass Flats, Pier |
Traps, nets |
Spring,
Summer
Fall |
Fish,
Chicken |
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