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Fort Myers Beach, FL Fishing Trip — April

Your Fort Myers Beach, FL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 67°F1.2" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
TarponGood
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
SnookGood
Snook
Various
Gag GrouperGood
Gag Grouper
Various
Spanish MackerelGood
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling

April Weather in Fort Myers Beach

84°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

28 Guides Matched

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Day 5 Charters - Day 5 Charters
Day 5 Charters

Day 5 Charters

5(412)Top Rated

Learn about Day 5 Charters and our passion for Fort Myers Beach fishing charters. Meet the captains who make every trip unforgettable.

inshore
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
KingFisher Charters - KingFisher Charters
KingFisher Charters

KingFisher Charters

5(322)Top Rated

Reach out to discuss the details of your trip. I look forward to hearing from you.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Salty Sam's Marina - Salty Sam's Marina
Salty Sam's Marina

Salty Sam's Marina

4.5(1506)Top Rated

A recreation destination for all ages, Salty Sam’s Marina in Fort Myers offers power boat and kayak rentals, charter boats, and boat services. Book now!

Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fish Tale Marina - Fish Tale Marina
Fish Tale Marina

Fish Tale Marina

4.5(349)Top Rated
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Sea Reaper Fishing Charters - Sea Reaper Fishing Charters
Sea Reaper Fishing Charters

Sea Reaper Fishing Charters

5(131)Top Rated

Sea Reaper Fishing Charters aim is to provide you best fishing experience. We offer Half Day, 3/4 Day, and Full Day adventures and take up to 4 people for a comfortable ride.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Screaming Reels Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters - Screaming Reels Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters
Screaming Reels Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters

Screaming Reels Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters

5(78)Top Rated
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Luck o' The Irish Fishing Charters - Luck o' The Irish Fishing Charters
Luck o' The Irish Fishing Charters

Luck o' The Irish Fishing Charters

4.8(94)Top Rated

Fort Myers Fishing Charters & Guides. Private back bay, Inshore and Shark fishing trips for all ages on Fort Myers Beach. Fish guaranteed!

Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Captain Tonys Fishing Adventures - Tony Agin
Tony Agin

Captain Tonys Fishing Adventures

3.7(364)

Deep Sea Fishing trips leave daily from Fort Myers Beach Half day fishing trips, all day fishing trips, night fishing trips.

offshore
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Captain Griffin's Fishing Charters and Tours LLC - Captain Griffin's Fishing Charters and Tours LLC
Captain Griffin's Fishing Charters and Tours LLC

Captain Griffin's Fishing Charters and Tours LLC

5(69)Top Rated

Captain Griffins fishing charters and tours offers inshore and nearshore fishing charters located out of Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island, or Matlacha. Fishing for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon and many more species.

RedfishSnookSpeckled Trout
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Island Bay Charters - Island Bay Charters
Island Bay Charters

Island Bay Charters

5(58)Top Rated
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Outlaw Charters - Outlaw Charters
Outlaw Charters

Outlaw Charters

5(47)Top Rated

Looking for the ultimate Fort Myers Beach fishing experience? Look no further than Captain Dalton and Outlaw Charters, the leaders in inshore charters.

Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Ft Myers beach Fishing Charters - Ft Myers beach Fishing Charters
Ft Myers beach Fishing Charters

Ft Myers beach Fishing Charters

5(45)Top Rated

LET'S GO FISHING! Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charters, with Captain Tony Porter. Fishing with all ages and skill levels, Captain Tony specializes in catching trout, snook, sheepshead, mangrove snapper, and redfish in Estero Bay. Fort Myers Beach Fishing Guide

BluefishMangrove SnapperRedfish
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
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Redfish

saltwater
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tarpon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Snook

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Naples69 guides · 23 miSarasota44 guides · 72 miMarco Island25 guides · 36 miFort Myers21 guides · 5 miCape Coral17 guides · 14 miEnglewood15 guides · 42 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one over 19 inches allowed

Certain areas may have different size and bag limits. Check current regulations for specific location.

Red Snapper
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length

Open season is typically a limited number of days in the summer; check current regulations for exact dates. Regulations apply in state and federal waters.

Redfish
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit

Certain areas may be closed to redfish harvest. Check current regulations for specific location.

Tarpon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only, except for harvest with a Tarpon tag
Size Limit:Must possess a Tarpon tag to harvest

Tarpon tags are obtained through a lottery or purchase for certain circumstances. There are gear restrictions; use of treble hooks to harvest tarpon is prohibited.

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