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.

It’s been a windy spring to say the least but Salty Jaw Charters has been out bobbing around making memories. We’ve been restricted to mostly fishing in the bay and mangrove island a catching lots of snook redfish and spotted seatrout.

On the calmer days we’ve been chasing Tarpon and hooking into some big king mackerels around Boca Grande and Manasota Key. Everyday more and more Tarpon will be invading our waters so get a trip booked ASAP.

Scott Hocking and his dog Skipper have been coming out once a week over the winter to chase these beautiful Redfish Charlotte Harbor has to offer. We’ve been throwing mostly artificial lures and catch lots of trout with some Reds and snook mixed in from time to time.

As we creep into spring our water temperature will start to rise, more schools of bait will show up along with more predator species. Salty Jaw Charters still has some prime Tarpon dates available so book your Boca Grande Tarpon adventure today. 

October has been a hot month for just about every species but the the front runner has to be the redfish. Lots of big schools of redfish are still in the area and if you can find them your day will be epic. The snook fishing around Manasota key and Boca Grande is still on fire along with trout and big Jacks. In the next month with cooler temperatures we should see bunches of king and Spanish mackerel around Manasota key and Boca Grande.

So if your looking for a great time on the water give Salty Jaw Charters a call we’d love to get you out tugging on some fish.

Capt. Jesse Beye
Boca Grande Fishing Charters

Summer is here and it’s pretty hot just like the fishing!! With not much boat pressure on the bay now is the time to get after the schooled up redfish and mangrove snapper masses. Charlotte Harbor is absolutely loaded up with bait and the water clarity is the best it’s been in the last few years. So if you have time to get out Contact Salty Jaw Charter’s for some fun in the sun.

Capt. Jesse Beye
Boca Grande Florida Fishing Charters