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SW FL-Bonita Beach: Grouper to 32 inches reluctantly released! by
Dave Hanson
(1/16/2012)
Offshore fishing has been great for grouper and snapper. Inshore has been productive for redfish and large sheepshead.
Offshore fishing has been great for grouper and snapper. Inshore has been productive for redfish and large sheepshead.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Great Fishing Inshore & Near-shore by
Dave Hanson
(1/02/2012)
Fishing has been awesome for sheepshead, drum, redfish and trout, the latter catch-and-release only up until season reopening January 1st.
Fishing has been awesome for sheepshead, drum, redfish and trout, the latter catch-and-release only up until season reopening January 1st.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Big Sheepshead are Back! Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish by
Dave Hanson
(12/19/2011)
Inshore fishing has been very good for redfish and sheepshead. Offshore, lots of grouper, snapper, porgies, and other bottom species have been biting well.
Inshore fishing has been very good for redfish and sheepshead. Offshore, lots of grouper, snapper, porgies, and other bottom species have been biting well.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Red Grouper Offshore; Redfish Inshore by
Dave Hanson
(11/28/2011)
Red grouper have been the hot catch offshore, with redfish continuing to be abundant inshore
Red grouper have been the hot catch offshore, with redfish continuing to be abundant inshore
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Redfish everywhere! by
Dave Hanson
(11/14/2011)
Redfish and sheepshead keepers have been abundant in the backwaters.
Redfish and sheepshead keepers have been abundant in the backwaters.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Good action inside and offshore by
Dave Hanson
(10/17/2011)
Lots of variety--big-game and food-fish, both inshore and offshore this past week.
Lots of variety--big-game and food-fish, both inshore and offshore this past week.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Shark, Goliaths, Bonito, Snapper & Reds by
Dave Hanson
(9/26/2011)
Big-game and food-fish offerings have been good, both inshore and offshore
Big-game and food-fish offerings have been good, both inshore and offshore
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Good Variety by
Dave Hanson
(8/22/2011)
Sport fishing for goliath grouper and shark has been fun, along with a good variety of keeper food-fish.
Sport fishing for goliath grouper and shark has been fun, along with a good variety of keeper food-fish.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Offshore Report by
Dave Hanson
(8/01/2011)
Goliath grouper action has made for a few exciting trips offshore. The variety of food-fish has also been good.
Goliath grouper action has made for a few exciting trips offshore. The variety of food-fish has also been good.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Goliath Mania, Red Grouper, Kingfish, even a Mahi by
Dave Hanson
(7/04/2011)
Seas have been calm and the fishing has been great offshore. Big-game anglers have been pleased with goliath-grouper fights and some big sharks. Food-fisherman have done well with red grouper and snapper.
Seas have been calm and the fishing has been great offshore. Big-game anglers have been pleased with goliath-grouper fights and some big sharks. Food-fisherman have done well with red grouper and snapper.
SW FL-Bonita Beach Grouper, Mackerel, Shark, Permit and Pompano by
Dave Hanson
(6/20/2011)
Fishing has been good, with calm seas offshore. We've had fun with sport-fishing for goliaths and shark, and we have had plenty of good-eating fish too.
Fishing has been good, with calm seas offshore. We've had fun with sport-fishing for goliaths and shark, and we have had plenty of good-eating fish too.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: 30 lb. Permit, Cobia, & Goliaths to 425 lbs! by
Dave Hanson
(5/30/2011)
Fishing has been excellent gulfside and bayside. Today, winds and seas are picking up, so the backwaters with the nice high tides of summer might be the best bet this week.
Fishing has been excellent gulfside and bayside. Today, winds and seas are picking up, so the backwaters with the nice high tides of summer might be the best bet this week.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: 150 lb shark, keeper grouper, lanes, flounder by
Dave Hanson
(5/16/2011)
Fishing has been good offshore until a weather front moved through this weekend with thunderstorms and high winds and seas, persisting into the beginning of this week.
Fishing has been good offshore until a weather front moved through this weekend with thunderstorms and high winds and seas, persisting into the beginning of this week.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: 8 pound Red Grouper & More by
Dave Hanson
(5/02/2011)
Fishing has been very productive for snapper, with some nice grouper thrown into the mix, along with other bottom varieties offshore. Inshore, trout, reds and snook are biting better, now that our higher summer tides are beginning and the water has warmed.
Fishing has been very productive for snapper, with some nice grouper thrown into the mix, along with other bottom varieties offshore. Inshore, trout, reds and snook are biting better, now that our higher summer tides are beginning and the water has warmed.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish & More by
Dave Hanson
(4/18/2011)
Coditions have been near-perfect the past couple of weeks. The variety and action has been excellent offshore, and inshore has been good for redfish and trout.
Coditions have been near-perfect the past couple of weeks. The variety and action has been excellent offshore, and inshore has been good for redfish and trout.
SWFL Bonita Beach Nice Trout Reds Inshore and Good Tablefare Offshore by
Dave Hanson
(4/04/2011)
Action has been good both inshore and offshore over the past couple of weeks, and weather and conditions have been mostly cooperative.
Action has been good both inshore and offshore over the past couple of weeks, and weather and conditions have been mostly cooperative.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Inshore & Near-shore Report by
Dave Hanson
(3/21/2011)
Weather and conditions have been ideal most of these past couple of weeks, and the bite and variety have been good inshore and offshore.
Weather and conditions have been ideal most of these past couple of weeks, and the bite and variety have been good inshore and offshore.
SW FL Bonita Beach: Good Action-Lots of Hogfish! by
Dave Hanson
(3/07/2011)
Weather and fishing have been good, mostly, over the past couple of weeks. Higher tides are making inshore fishing more productive,as we head toward summertime. Offshore, when calm enough, has been productive for multiple species.
Weather and fishing have been good, mostly, over the past couple of weeks. Higher tides are making inshore fishing more productive,as we head toward summertime. Offshore, when calm enough, has been productive for multiple species.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Finally Fishing Weather on the Horizon! by
Dave Hanson
(2/21/2011)
Lane, mangrove and hog snapper have all been abundant catches offshore. The seas and winds have laid down at last...at least for now.
Lane, mangrove and hog snapper have all been abundant catches offshore. The seas and winds have laid down at last...at least for now.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Snapper fill grouper void; Trout inshore by
Dave Hanson
(2/07/2011)
Winds and seas, winds and seas...becoming an old story this winter...but fishing is still good when conditions allow.
Winds and seas, winds and seas...becoming an old story this winter...but fishing is still good when conditions allow.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Snapper & Sheepshead Offshore; Reds & Trout Inshore by
Dave Hanson
(1/24/2011)
Weather continues to be tricky, but fishing is good when weather allows. Sallow backwaters and rough offshore conditions sometimes happen at the same time, which is no fun. But the snapper bite is hot offshore, as is the trout bite inshore.
Weather continues to be tricky, but fishing is good when weather allows. Sallow backwaters and rough offshore conditions sometimes happen at the same time, which is no fun. But the snapper bite is hot offshore, as is the trout bite inshore.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Snappermania! by
Dave Hanson
(1/10/2011)
The snapper bite has been great, with mangs, lanes and hog snapper all biting. Grouper are also around but must be released due to closed season. Big sheepshead have also been fun for anglers.
The snapper bite has been great, with mangs, lanes and hog snapper all biting. Grouper are also around but must be released due to closed season. Big sheepshead have also been fun for anglers.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Big, Winter Sheepshead are Here (when weather lets us fish) by
Dave Hanson
(12/28/2010)
We have been fighting the weather, but fishing has been good, despite the cold water temperature, when winds and seas have let us get out fishing.
We have been fighting the weather, but fishing has been good, despite the cold water temperature, when winds and seas have let us get out fishing.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Mixed Bag Offshore by
Dave Hanson
(12/13/2010)
Fishing has been good when weather permits, but we have been hit with serial cold-fronts, bringing high winds and seas.
Fishing has been good when weather permits, but we have been hit with serial cold-fronts, bringing high winds and seas.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Big Grouper, Snapper, Sheepshead, Goliaths & Shark by
Dave Hanson
(11/30/2010)
Fishing has been great offshore, especially for grouper. Inshore was good for catch-and-release snook and reds.
Fishing has been great offshore, especially for grouper. Inshore was good for catch-and-release snook and reds.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Grouper-fest! by
Dave Hanson
(11/16/2010)
The grouper bite was hot yesterday.! Fishing for grouper and snapper and hogfish has been good.
The grouper bite was hot yesterday.! Fishing for grouper and snapper and hogfish has been good.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: 11-Pound Red Grouper; 20-Pound 'Cuda by
Dave Hanson
(11/02/2010)
Fishing has been good offshore for snapper, grouper, and more.
Fishing has been good offshore for snapper, grouper, and more.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: 18-pound cobia and good action this week by
Dave Hanson
(10/19/2010)
A 41-inch, 18-pound cobia and a 24 1/2 inch redfish were the best offshore and inshore catches. Conditions have been good and the bite has been strong.
A 41-inch, 18-pound cobia and a 24 1/2 inch redfish were the best offshore and inshore catches. Conditions have been good and the bite has been strong.
SW FL-Boniyta Beach by
Dave Hanson
(10/05/2010)
Fishing has been good inshore and offshore. The air and water temperatures have dropped a bit now, but the trade-off is some higher winds and seas.
Fishing has been good inshore and offshore. The air and water temperatures have dropped a bit now, but the trade-off is some higher winds and seas.
SW FL-Bonita Beach: Nice Gags in 43 feet; Trout Bayside by
Dave Hanson
(9/07/2010)
We caught some nice grouper, fairly close-in on Sunday, along with a hogfish and other good table-fare. The trout bite was good in the backwaters.
We caught some nice grouper, fairly close-in on Sunday, along with a hogfish and other good table-fare. The trout bite was good in the backwaters.