Winter low tides in the little skiff has been a blast these past few weeks. One of My regulars Scott Hocking from Wyoming had a great first day to start his winter stay. With a bluebird sky and a temperature in the mid 70s we put the snack down on them. We landed several trout, snook and redfish in beautiful Gasperilla sound just off of boca Grande. We fished primarily with soft plastic lures and the fish just couldn’t help them selves. Tarpon season will be here fast so book those plane tickets and a few charters to get in on the action

What a way to close out 2024! Salty Jaw Charters delivered exceptional fishing experiences throughout the holiday season, with clients landing impressive catches across diverse fishing grounds. From the protected waters of Charlotte Harbor to the open Gulf of Mexico, our anglers experienced the incredible variety that makes Boca Grande a premier fishing destination.

CURRENT FISHING CONDITIONS

Backcountry Report: The protected waters continue to produce consistent action with:

• Spotted seatrout showing up in excellent numbers
• Redfish patrolling mangrove shorelines
• Occasional snook providing exciting catches
• Bonus pompano making surprise appearances
• Best action during moving tides and around oyster bars

Nearshore Gulf Action: The Gulf waters are providing outstanding opportunities with:

• Quality mangrove snapper around structure
• Sheepshead gathering in growing numbers
• Gag grouper testing anglers' skills
• Hogfish providing delicious table fare
• Productive fishing on both natural and artificial reefs

TACKLE & TECHNIQUE TIPS
For backcountry success, we're finding live shrimp and artificial soft plastics highly effective when worked around deeper potholes and channel edges. In the Gulf, fresh cut bait and shrimp are producing quality catches around structure and reefs.

LOOKING AHEAD: 2025 BOCA GRANDE TARPON SEASON
The legendary Boca Grande tarpon season is approaching quickly! Known worldwide as the "Tarpon Fishing Capital," our waters host the largest concentration of tarpon anywhere during peak season.
Prime Booking Windows:

• April: Early season opportunities
• May: Peak migration begins
• June: Prime-time action
• July: Extended season opportunities

The mighty "Silver King" awaits, offering the chance to battle one of sportfishing's most spectacular gamefish. These magnificent creatures, often exceeding 100 pounds, provide unforgettable memories and the fight of a lifetime.

BOOKING INFORMATION
Don't miss your chance to experience world-class tarpon fishing! Prime dates are filling quickly for the 2025 season. Contact Salty Jaw Charters to reserve your spot and check this bucket-list experience off your list.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or planning your first tarpon adventure, we provide all the expertise and equipment needed for a successful day on the water. From tackle selection to fighting techniques, we'll ensure you're prepared for the battle of a lifetime.

Southwest Florida's legendary fishing grounds around Boca Grande are delivering exceptional action as we enjoy a stretch of perfect weather conditions. Local anglers and visitors alike are finding diverse opportunities both inshore and nearshore, with multiple species providing consistent action.
One of the most exciting developments is the arrival of sheepshead, as these highly sought-after fish begin their seasonal migration to our waters. Known for their exceptional table fare and challenging fishing tactics, sheepshead are providing anglers with both entertaining battles and delicious rewards. These striped battlers are typically found around structure, bridge pilings, and dock areas, responding well to live shrimp and fiddler crab baits.

The nearshore fishing scene continues to impress, with healthy populations of both lane and mangrove snapper being caught around natural and artificial reefs. Gag grouper are also making their presence known, giving anglers the opportunity to tangle with these hard-fighting bottom dwellers. These species are responding well to live bait presentations and are providing excellent action for both experienced anglers and families looking for a memorable day on the water.

In the rich backcountry waters, spotted seatrout numbers remain strong, offering consistent action for both artificial and live bait anglers. Adding to the inshore diversity, pompano are making occasional appearances, while redfish are mixing into the catch, creating exciting opportunities for anglers targeting these glamour species. The key to success has been focusing on moving water around oyster bars and grass flats.

For those planning a fishing trip to Boca Grande, current conditions suggest this is an optimal time to experience the diverse fishing opportunities our waters have to offer. Whether you're targeting tasty sheepshead, working the nearshore reefs for snapper and grouper, or exploring the backwaters for trout and redfish, the fishing action remains strong across all zones.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor the evolving fishing patterns in our area.

Another incredible day on the water with longtime client and friend Russ Bayner, targeting triple tail along the pristine beaches of Boca Grande and Manasota Key. While the sight casting opportunities were selective, our persistence paid off with several quality catches that made the day memorable.

One of the highlights was exploring the newly formed pass that Hurricane Milton carved through the southern tip of Manasota Key – a dramatic reminder of nature's raw power reshaping our coastline. For anglers planning their Southwest Florida fishing adventures, I'm happy to report that Boca Grande is back to full operations, offering all its world-class fishing opportunities.

For those interested in the Manasota Key area, the restaurant scene and beach access are expected to make a strong comeback by mid-to-late January, just in time for peak season. The recovery efforts have been impressive, and the fishing remains outstanding.

Looking ahead, I'm already securing dates for the highly anticipated 2025 Tarpon season. If you've dreamed of battling the legendary "Silver King" in the Tarpon Capital of the World, now's the perfect time to lock in your spot with Salty Jaw Charters. Don't miss your chance at the fishing experience of a lifetime!

Capt. Jesse Beye

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What a week it’s been for Salty Jaw Charters around Boca grande and Manasota key. Lots of snook and redfish have been making smiles and pulling drag back in the mangrove islands. Offshore of Boca grande the Snapper and Spanish mackerel bite has been red hot in the Gulf of Mexico.

As we head into the heart of winter we can expect large numbers of sheepshead stacking up in the bay along with various other species. So give Salty Jaw Charters a call today to book your adventure for your stay on Boca Grande or Manasota Key.

Had a great day with Mike Sheffar from Canada this last weekend. It was a very windy morning with some cooler temperature's, but we ended up catching a pile of fish with multiple inshore slams that morning. All three main species were biting in the back waters around Boca Grande which made for an epic day. Once the wind decides to lay down there will be lots of opportunities to chase king and Spanish mackerel out in the Gulf of Mexico in the coming months. While Manasota key and boca grande will take some time to heal up with accommodations for people to stay. There are still plenty of rentals off islands to stay for your fishing adventure. 

Salty Jaw Charters has been sidelined the last few weeks due to hurricane Helene and Milton. The coast line got pretty battered up after the storms but we are still in full operation. Boca Grande needs a couple months to get patched up, but theres plenty of rentals around the Englewood area for those looking for some great fall fishing. Lots of great species to capture a memory with around our are.

Whether your looking for shallow water fishing or getting out in the Gulf of Mexico we’ve got you covered so book your trip today.

Fishing has been red hot in Southwest Florida this last week and the weather has behaved nicely as well. Lots of Tarpon still around in the area and big schools of redfish have moved into the bays around Boca grande and Manasota Key. Before long schools of mackerel and bonitos will invade the Gulf of Mexico which make for great drag screeching memories.

Lots of dates available in September and throughout the fall so call Salty Jaw Charters to get your date today. 

Salty Jaw Charters had a epic day this week with the Norton family around Manasota Key. The crew put together multiple inshore slams of snook redfish and spotted seatrout. 

The Fish have Been very active with very little fishing pressure which has generated days of very high catching totals. We still have a good amount of Tarpon around for those looking for tussle with a big game fish. 

The snapper fishing has been very productive in the Gulf of Mexico off the shores of Boca Grande and Englewood.

In the next couple of months we’ll see big schools of redfish invade the backwaters and king mackerel out in the Gulf of Mexico. So don’t wait book a charter today with one of the areas best. 

The fishing and weather this August has been phenomenal for the most part. The snapper,trout and snook have been on the fore front as far as numbers go. The Tarpon are still around and get very active this time of year up in Charlotte Harbor. When the tarpon find the big schools of ladyfish it can be magical. The Tarpon will feed on these ladyfish creating massive explosions and sometimes fly high into the air.

We’re also starting to see some big schools of redfish coming into the area to feed and spawn. In a couple month with temperatures changes,we’ll start to see king mackerel and cobia start to show up in the Gulf of Mexico.