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Species guide
Marco Island fish species
What you can catch around Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands, and when.
Month by month
Marco Island bite calendar
What’s biting around Marco Island
Tap a month to see which fish are biting best and which trip to book.
| Species | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SnookYear-round, best spring & fall | ||||||||||||
| RedfishYear-round, best fall & winter | ||||||||||||
| TarponSpring through fall | ||||||||||||
| Sheepshead & black drumBest in the cool months | ||||||||||||
| Mangrove snapperYear-round, best summer & fall | ||||||||||||
| SharksYear-round, best spring & summer | ||||||||||||
| Red snapper (offshore)Federal season Jun 1 to Oct 26 |
Inshore, nearshore & offshore
What you’ll catch
Snook
Explosive strikes and strong runs along mangroves, beaches and passes. Best spring and fall.
Redfish
Bronze color and a signature tail spot, on the mangroves, grass flats and oyster bars year-round.
Spotted seatrout
Steady action on grass flats and in the backwaters, great for beginners. Best in winter.
Black drum
Powerful fighters near oyster beds, docks and bridges, best in the cool months.
Sheepshead
Bait-stealing winter favorites around docks and structure, and some of the best eating in Florida.
Sharks
Blacktip, bonnethead, sharpnose and bull sharks nearshore, best in spring and summer.
Goliath & gag grouper
Brutes from nearshore reefs and wrecks. Goliaths are always released.
Ladyfish & jacks
Fast, acrobatic and everywhere, perfect for keeping kids busy.
Let’s get you on the water.
Pick your trip and date and book it online in a minute. Your captain reaches out before the trip with the plan, the meeting spot and what’s biting.