Had a great day sight casting some nice fish around Boca grande with Scott Hocking,one of my weekly assassins. It was a sun filled day that was most enjoyable poling the beautiful back waters of Charlotte Harbor aboard my little skiff. We caught lots of good size trout along with a few redfish,the snook seemed to evade us most the day.

The 10 forecast looks incredible and will produce some awesome fishing in the coming weeks. With spring and Tarpon season right around the corner the calendar is starting to fill up for season so don’t hesitate to get a your trip booked. 

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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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. 

Big snook mammoth Tarpon and broken hooks to match broken hearts on the big one that got away. This last week we got plenty of big fish autographs which made for lots of smiles.

The Tarpon and snook fishing has Been very good and the mangrove snapper invasion has begun.

Still got a few days available through out July so book a fun filled adventure with Salty Jaw Charters Today. 

Salty Jaw Charters is off for a few days do to torrential down pouring rain here in southwest Florida. But up in till now the weather has been spectacular and the fishing was excellent.

We’ve been catching good numbers of tarpon for the big game enthusiasts. Lots of trout, mackerels, snook and many others for the groups that want numbers and lots of action. Lots of smaller minnows have pushed into the bay which will bring in the mangrove snappers in big numbers. Fishing will remain good all summer long so book your charter today!

Salty Jaw Charters has been putting the hammer down with the tarpon lately. Catching good numbers of fish from Boca Grande, Manasota Key to Venice Florida. 

After a windy start to Tarpon season the weather has finally gotten into favorable weather pattern and the number of fish caught per day has increased. Snook and trout fishing has also still been really good around Boca grande and Manasota Key. In the coming months well see our big snapper invasion take place so book your trip today to get in the action. 

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.