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There’s a lot to know about fishing in Southwest Florida. There are dozens of different species of fish an angler can target, each of which has its own preferred habitat and food sources. Many of these fish are migratory move based on season, or are found in our area only during certain times of the year.

In addition, tides can make life difficult for inshore fishermen. Lures and rigs that are popular and work well in other parts of the country are rarely used by local anglers, who have learned that fish here don’t respond well to them.