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December, January, February
Cold fronts are a concern this time of year, but they can also be your friend because the Northerly winds bring very low water. This sets up a great situation for tailing redfish and super shallow laid up snook. This time of year we focus on deepbackcountry fishing, concentrating on creek areas for redfish and snook. Don’t be afraid to book days during this time of year because the tailing reds can be fantastic. There is also the possibility of some backcountry laid up tarpon if the weather cooperates.
March & April
This is prime snook time. Water temps are rising and the snook get fired up eating baits. This is the best time to sight cast to snook in very skinny water. The redfish are also very active, with some good tailing action. There are also some great opportunities to catch cobia on flies. Early spring also means laid up tarpon shots when the weather and water temps cooperate.
May & June
Tarpon are everywhere. Late April, and early May bring the first waves of the annual tarpon migration. This is peak tarpon season. Boca Grande tarpon average eighty-five to ninety-five pounds, and one should expect many shots at fish each day.
July, August, & September
July is a great month because everyone thinks tarpon season is over; however there are still some great opportunities during the late summer months. Redfish are starting to school up and snook are cruising the beaches. By August and September, the redfishing is in full swing. There are large, hungry schools roaming the flats.
October & November
The schools of Redfish are starting to break up, but the tailing action really starts to fire-up. This is really a great time to fish Boca Grande, especially early November. The snook fishing is also very productive. There can also be some resident laid up tarpon.
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