It is not uncommon for people to catch them 100 miles offshore or in 2' of water cruising the shallows. We catch most of them while we are tarpon fishing. Charlotte Harbor holds lots of these big fish. Generally speaking we fish for what is biting the best. Fishing is all we do year round.
Weather patterns affect the fishing more than anything else.
Tides are also important. If you are planning a trip please call or e-mail and I will give you a rundown on the species and best times to fish around the time that you will be here.