It's not unusual for a guide to be fully booked for 2-3 months in advance. Night fishing is quite popular on Marco Island, especially for that night denizen, the snook, and the feisty jack crevalle. Matt Hoover is often found working at night in the canals and bays of Marco Island. We concentrate on those locations where there is both some form of structure and light sources, the latter attracting baitfish and letting us see what we're doing. Areas of strong tidal current produce impulse strikes from snook and jacks, but in calm water they can still often be teased into striking by varying the rate of retrieve.
Small glass minnows imitations are quite productive, especially in white.
An important part of our night fishing is the need to respect peoples' privacy and property. Night fishing is soothing, with the solitude and the sky alive with stars. If you're on a limited budget, there are several ways to help keep your costs down. You might wish to consider renting a motel room on the island. Some restaurants, like the Southwest Diner and the Sand Bar, offer a wide choice of lunch and dinner menus for under ten bucks.