by WreckTangle | Dec 22, 2020 | Fishing Reports
This is definitely the time of year cold fronts consistently work their way into southwest Florida affecting Charlotte Harbor as well as the rest of the coast. While these winds may seem unmanageable, the cooler water temperatures help produce some good fishing. In...
by WreckTangle | Dec 18, 2020 | Fishing Reports
As we approach the winter solstice and after just working the new moon tides this week, several observations come to mind. Water quality was better than we expected to the south south in Pine Island Sound and a mixed bag north along the east side of the harbor between...
by WreckTangle | Dec 16, 2020 | Spotted Sea Trout
For the most part, in and around the Charlotte Harbor area, the spotted sea trout doesn’t get a whole lot of respect. I guess when you take into consideration the snook, redfish, and tarpon fisheries that we are so fortunate to have; the trout are definitely a bit...
by WreckTangle | Dec 16, 2020 | Redfish, Snook, Spotted Sea Trout
With the exception of low light conditions, it’s typical to rig a conventional spinning rod with a weighted jig head. Whether soft plastic or feathered, they’re very popular as well as practical because for the most part fish feed beneath more than on the surface. ...
by WreckTangle | Dec 16, 2020 | Fishing Reports
Located in southwest Florida on Charlotte Harbor ,the states second largest open water estuary, Punta Gorda provides direct access to what is a pristine estuary of national significance. In fact, 1/5 of penninsular Florida drains into Charlotte Harbor. An estuary is a...
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