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.

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.

From giant Tarpon to big Snook and everything in between Salty Jaw Charters has been on fire! The weather has finally gotten right and it has provided some memorable catches.

It is full blown Tarpon season around Boca Grande with more and more showing up everyday. The fishing on the flats has been really consistent and will be for the remainder of the season. Still have a few open slots in May and June so book a trip today!

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.

The weather was absolutely gorgeous in southwest Florida this past week. The snook are starting to stack up amongst the mangrove islands around Boca Grande,Along with lots of redfish and trout. The trips in the Gulf had groupers, mangrove and lane snappers jumping on the lines in a big way.
 
The water temperature is getting warmer and warmer which will bring along Tarpon season before long so book your trip today.

Salty Jaw Charters has been grinding hard this winter and getting into some decent fish of late. We Wrapped up last week with some nice pompano and redfish that we caught around Boca Grande and Little Gasperilla Island.

Today I poled around a good client and Friend Kurt Moore in my little skiff. We manage to catch a few redfish and trout sight casting but the snook were very skittish. Tarpon season is fast approaching so secure your date today!

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. 

Fishing in southwest Florida has been awesome this July. With summer break in full swing Salty Jaw Charters has been cranking right along catching lots of snook and mangrove snapper daily. Still plenty of tarpon and sharks around if your wanting a big tug this summer. Next month we should start to see our big schools of redfish invade the area and stick around for a couple months. 

Salty Jaw Charters is on the bench for a few days due to tropical storm warns for the Boca Grande area. Fishing has been great this last week everything seems to be extremely hungry.

Snook and spotted sea trout has been good along with Tarpon if your looking for something big to tug on. Starting to see really nice snapper show up around our passes which make for some great table fare. Still have a few open spots in June so come have some fun with Salty Jaw Charters!

Fishing has been on to say the least  around Boca Grande and Manasota Key. Lots of snook and nice trout in the back waters of Charlotte Harbor with some pompanos mixed in once and awhile. The mackerels have started to show up along the beaches and in the harbor as the water temperatures steadily head in the right direction. Tarpon season is coming fast and is right around the corner so get you a spot before it all fills up.