Is fishing good on Captiva Island?
Sanibel Island Fishing and Captiva Island Fishing. The pristine waters surrounding Sanibel Island and Captiva Island provide excellent opportunities for fishermen of all skill levels…from the novice to the World Record seeker. Fish can be found here year ’round: Offshore.
Where can I fly fish on Sanibel Island?
Norm Zeigler’s Fly Shop (Norm Zeigler’s Fly, Bait, and Tackle Shop, L.L.C.) is located on Sanibel Island, Florida, the site of some of the world’s best saltwater fly fishing.
What fish are biting at Sanibel Island?
Redfish, and Snook, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper and some Pompano along Black Drum in the pass. Mostly, reports are that the bite is on! Cut frozen Threadfins and Ladyfish are super effective right now along with live Pinfish and Shrimp. A few Tarpon hitting whole and cut Ladyfish and Mullet!
What is biting in Sanibel Island?
Many reports of large Snook and Reds hitting cut bait as well as live Pinfish and shrimp. Seatrout, lots of Ladyfish and Whiting caught on live Bait Box shrimp, have come in recently. Mullet, Spanish Mackerel, Threadfins, and chunks of Stingray are what the shark are biting.
Where can I fish on North Captiva Island?
A popular fishing spot on Captiva Island is Blind Pass, along the island’s south end, where you can fish from Turner Beach or from the shore along Captiva Pass or walk across the bridge to fish from the Sanibel side. The current is strong and larger fish gather to feed on the smaller fish.
Can you fish from shore on Sanibel Island?
A saltwater fishing license is required to fish from shore. There is no fee for Florida residents. There is excellent fishing from both sides of the causeway islands. Goliath grouper have been caught under the bridges by the pilings.
Where can I fish in North Captiva Island?
Are there sharks near North Captiva Island?
The ATLANTIC SHARPNOSE SHARK is a common type of shark we encounter while fishing the bays inside the Islands of Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island and Cape Coral. The Sharpnose Shark is super feisty and spirited when hooked, they make for a happy fisherman because they are also good to eat.
Are there sharks near Captiva Island?
Shark are one of the most common catches in the waters surrounding Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Saint James City, Pine Island and Cape Coral.
Are there sharks on Captiva Island?
Background on our islands: On Sanibel and Captiva, there have only been eight documented incidents between humans and sharks on Sanibel, none of which were fatal. In half of those instances, the shark was stepped on or bumped into accidentally. On Captiva, there has never been a documented shark incident.