Snook, redfish, tarpon, grouper, and snapper — inshore and offshore in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties. Plus a reference guide for Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade below.
What SWFL anglers actually need — resident shoreline license, non-resident short-term purchase, snook permit, Cape Coral canal rules.
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Gulf-region open/closed status and slot sizes for snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, snapper, and grouper.
Check seasons →Where to fish from land in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties.
Find a spot →Canal fishing access and rules specific to Cape Coral's canal network.
Read the guide →Our original hand-researched guide for the other coast — a different region from Southwest Florida above.
What's biting when — spawning windows and migration patterns by species, inshore/offshore/freshwater.
See the calendar →Live bait vs artificial, drift vs anchor, kite fishing, sight casting the flats, bridge and canal fishing.
Read the techniques →The working knot set — what each one is for, and clear text steps to tie it.
Learn the knots →12 public piers, jetties, bridges, and boat ramps across the three counties.
Find a spot →Size limits, bag limits, seasons, and license requirements — every figure sourced directly from FWC.
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