SW Florida Fishing: June starting out hot on the water
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
The tarpon fishing has been great throughout May and into June. There have been lots of fish being caught in Boca Grande Pass on live bait.
There have also been quite a few tarpon on the beaches and in the back bay along Gasparilla Island, Little Gasparilla Island and Cayo Costa. If you are looking to fly fish, the beach is your best bet this time of year.
The back bay fishing has also been very good this summer with lots of snook, redfish and speckled sea trout around. Look to target each species on the harder flowing tides. The water is warm this time of year, you want to make sure the tide is moving in the back to have a successful day.
There have also been a lot of small sharks around if you are looking to shark fish.
Offshore fishing for snapper and grouper has been good along with reports of permit on the nearshore wrecks.
Come on down and enjoy our great Boca Grande Fishing!
Capt. Will Waterhouse is a local fishing guide and can be reached for fishing charters at 914-907-6628. He can also be reached at Gasparilla Outfitters, 941-964-0907.
