Snook have been the primary target for Capt. Dave Prickett of Chokoloskee Island Outfitters. Prickett said that the action is not fantastic, but the fish are there, and if you just keep hunting them, by the end of the day, you can score a nice catch. Tarpon are also in the area, especially in the river mouths and passes early in the morning. Red fishing remains slow, but trout can still be caught on the outside grass beds when the wind and conditions are right.
Sharks are extremely plentiful.
The best bass fishing continues to be out on Alligator Alley where the bass are confined to the deep canals, according to Jess Edwards of the Golden Gate Tackle Box. The Lake Sapphire region is also producing good bass fishing as well as juvenile tarpon and some snook. Edwards warns, however, that the boat ramp in this area is very rough. E-mail this story to a friend. Format this story for printing.