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Naples, FL and The 10,000 Islands March, April, and May 2020 Fishing Report

May 21, 2020

My clients were having a blast pulling these fish in on popping corks and jigs. … More Naples, FL and The 10,000 Islands March, April, and May 2020 Fishing Report

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End of November and the Month of December 2019 Fishing Report – Naples, Fl and the Ten Thousand Islands

January 5, 2020

The fishing has been outstanding in the 10,000 Islands and Naples area. … More End of November and the Month of December 2019 Fishing Report – Naples, Fl and the Ten Thousand Islands

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April & First 2 Weeks of May 2019

May 10, 2019

Monster Drum are back! Snook, Redfish, and Big Tarpon are Ready! … More April & First 2 Weeks of May 2019

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Red October 2018 Report

November 2, 2018

I’m predicting this season to be phenomenal. … More Red October 2018 Report

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End of August – First Week of September 2018 Fishing Report

September 3, 2018

Fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands was spectacular. … More End of August – First Week of September 2018 Fishing Report

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Last 3 Weeks of May. First Week of June Fishing Report

June 5, 2018

It made for an exciting morning. Large Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, and even a Cobia came over the rails.  … More Last 3 Weeks of May. First Week of June Fishing Report

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February 2018

March 6, 2018

March is expected to be even better, with plenty of bait in the water, Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish showing up early. … More February 2018

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End of October-Beginning of November

November 12, 2017

Steve’s 3rd cast into the school, brought joy! … More End of October-Beginning of November

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Port of the Islands Marina

525 Newport Drive
Naples, FL 34114
1-239-325-7109
Based on the tides. From sunrise to sunset.

Captain Jim Fortman Backwater Charters

Captain Jim Fortman Backwater Charters

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