Fishing Reports by Captain Bill Russell
About The Author: Captain
Company: Gulf Coast Limited Professional Guide Se
Area Reporting: southwest florida including Sanibel, Pine Island Sound, Charlotte Harbor, Matlacha Pass
Bio: "Catch The Action" with Captain Bill Russell. As a native of Pine Island Bill has spent his entire life fishing the waters surrounding the Island and has been a professional fishing guide for fourteen years and loves to share the local knowledge and history of the waters. The waters surrounding Pine Island including Pine Island Sound, Matlacha Pass, Charlotte Harbor, Sanibel, Captiva and Boca Grande are a true fishing Mecca that provide a wide choice of angling thrills. We specialize in light tackle fishing for Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Sea Trout, Sharks and a variety of other species. Not only do our waters provide World Class fishing opportunities our Islands and waters are also abundant with a wide variety of wildlife and beautiful scenery, so bring a camera! We customize each trip to ensure everyone on board has a great time and will return again. From the small child to the novice to the most experienced angler we will make your trip a memorable one. Spend a day on the waters of Southwest Florida and "Catch The Action" with Captain Bill Russell
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Fishing Conditions Are Ever Changing In Southwest Florida (12/19/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Despite weather changing daily we caught Redfish, Mackerel and Grouper.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Despite weather changing daily we caught Redfish, Mackerel and Grouper.
Can't Beat Our Florida Weather (12/12/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Watching the weather up north on the news I really feel for our northern friends. Looks like lots of snow and very cold miserable weather, while here in Southwest Florida we spent most of the week on the water in shorts and shirt sleeves. Not rubbing it in but I sure wouldn't trade you places!
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Watching the weather up north on the news I really feel for our northern friends. Looks like lots of snow and very cold miserable weather, while here in Southwest Florida we spent most of the week on the water in shorts and shirt sleeves. Not rubbing it in but I sure wouldn't trade you places!
Windy Days are Often the Best Days (12/04/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Fishing conditions in Southwest Florida changed almost daily over the past week. We had it all, sunny perfect days with little to no breeze, very windy days with small craft warnings, all day rain days, warm and humid days and cool days. You can sure tell winter is fast approaching.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Fishing conditions in Southwest Florida changed almost daily over the past week. We had it all, sunny perfect days with little to no breeze, very windy days with small craft warnings, all day rain days, warm and humid days and cool days. You can sure tell winter is fast approaching.
Good Pre-Holiday Bite in Southwest Florida (11/28/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Snook, Redfish and Spanish Mackerel were biting as they were on a good feed ahead of the weather change.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Snook, Redfish and Spanish Mackerel were biting as they were on a good feed ahead of the weather change.
Beautiful Weather and Great Snook Fishing (11/22/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] What a great week! Beautiful weather, bait about as plentiful as it can get and good snook fishing. Not a bad way to spend the week before Thanksgiving.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] What a great week! Beautiful weather, bait about as plentiful as it can get and good snook fishing. Not a bad way to spend the week before Thanksgiving.
Beautiful Days, Just To Darn Windy! (11/07/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] The sun was out the temperature was perfect but the wind was relentless.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] The sun was out the temperature was perfect but the wind was relentless.
Warm Weather Keeps The Action Coming (11/01/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] We hit November and it still feels like summer. Not all bad as both bait and predator fish are staging in our waters awaiting cooler days to push them south for the winter.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] We hit November and it still feels like summer. Not all bad as both bait and predator fish are staging in our waters awaiting cooler days to push them south for the winter.
Fishing Getting Back On Track (10/24/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] After a cold and windy start to the week the beautiful weather returned and fishing got back on track in Southwest Florida.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] After a cold and windy start to the week the beautiful weather returned and fishing got back on track in Southwest Florida.
Good Fishing Ahead Of Cool Down (10/17/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] After what seemed like an endless summer relief has finally arrived. Ahead of the cooler weather fishing was good as both snook and redfish were on a pre-front feed.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] After what seemed like an endless summer relief has finally arrived. Ahead of the cooler weather fishing was good as both snook and redfish were on a pre-front feed.
HOT Days on the water in Southwest Florida (10/11/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] During the Fall run of October I would like to tell you the fishing was hot. However this week I must report that the weather was hotter.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] During the Fall run of October I would like to tell you the fishing was hot. However this week I must report that the weather was hotter.
October brings a variety of fish to Southwest Florida (10/04/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] October in Southwest Florida means fish are on the move. With lots of bait and predators all kinds of opportunities present themselves.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] October in Southwest Florida means fish are on the move. With lots of bait and predators all kinds of opportunities present themselves.
Southwest Florida Fall Fishing Has Begun (9/23/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] The fall run of redfish continues to gain momentum as we exit summer.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] The fall run of redfish continues to gain momentum as we exit summer.
Redfish Arriving Right On Schedule (9/05/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] As summer winds down the Fall redfish Schools are arriving right on Schedule. While most of these reds are running oversize, snook was a different story as most caught the first week of season were undersized.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] As summer winds down the Fall redfish Schools are arriving right on Schedule. While most of these reds are running oversize, snook was a different story as most caught the first week of season were undersized.
Bring on the Heat (8/09/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Despite what is probably our hottest month in Southwest Florida there are still a variety of fish to catch.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Despite what is probably our hottest month in Southwest Florida there are still a variety of fish to catch.
Fishing has been (7/19/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Mangrove snapper and spanish mackerel were good targets during the mid day heat. And the best chances at hooking a tarpon or shark came during the late afternoon and evening hours.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Mangrove snapper and spanish mackerel were good targets during the mid day heat. And the best chances at hooking a tarpon or shark came during the late afternoon and evening hours.
Look For Snapper and Sharks To Keep Busy (7/11/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] With the hot days of summer and kids out of school its a good idea to take advantage of the species that can provide the best action. And in southwest Florida Mangrove snapper and blacktip Sharks are right at the top of the list.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] With the hot days of summer and kids out of school its a good idea to take advantage of the species that can provide the best action. And in southwest Florida Mangrove snapper and blacktip Sharks are right at the top of the list.
Fishing In Paradise (6/14/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Perfect weather conditions made fishing in Southwest Florida an absolute pleasure this week
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Perfect weather conditions made fishing in Southwest Florida an absolute pleasure this week
Tarpon and Snook, Now is the Time to Catch Both (5/29/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Tarpon and snook dominated the fishing in Southwest Florida. While the tarpon are getting all the attention this is the best time of year to catch both.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Tarpon and snook dominated the fishing in Southwest Florida. While the tarpon are getting all the attention this is the best time of year to catch both.
Clearing Skies Improves Opportunities In Southwest Florida (5/23/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Unstable weather created a tough week for anglers. The fish were there you just had to dodge storms daily.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Unstable weather created a tough week for anglers. The fish were there you just had to dodge storms daily.
Tarpon From Charlotte Harbor To Sanibel (5/17/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] The tarpon are thick from the beaches of Sanibel up through Charlotte Harbor. Some days they could be sighted free jumping everywhere while on other days they played hard to find.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] The tarpon are thick from the beaches of Sanibel up through Charlotte Harbor. Some days they could be sighted free jumping everywhere while on other days they played hard to find.
Tango with a Tarpon In Southwest Florida (5/08/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] After a long windy wait the tarpon have arrived. Large pods of fish were found throughout the waters of Southwest Florida.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] After a long windy wait the tarpon have arrived. Large pods of fish were found throughout the waters of Southwest Florida.
Shark Fishing In Southwest Florida (5/02/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] This week we were fishing for sharks each day. A large group of anglers from Denmark arrived for their annual week of shark fishing day and night.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] This week we were fishing for sharks each day. A large group of anglers from Denmark arrived for their annual week of shark fishing day and night.
Snook Season winding down in Southwest Florida (4/26/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Snook fishing was fair but not great heading into the end of season. Big sea trout and spanish mackerel were biting well and the "big boys" including tarpon and sharks are making their way inshore.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Snook fishing was fair but not great heading into the end of season. Big sea trout and spanish mackerel were biting well and the "big boys" including tarpon and sharks are making their way inshore.
A variety of species this week in Southwest Florida (4/17/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Our fishing had its ups and downs this week, it wasn't overall great and it wasn't bad. If you were open minded and took what each day gave you fishing was actually pretty good
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Our fishing had its ups and downs this week, it wasn't overall great and it wasn't bad. If you were open minded and took what each day gave you fishing was actually pretty good
Fishing With The Wind (4/11/2009)
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Wind has been the story for the better part of the past five weeks and this week was no exception. A late season cool front dropped down early in the week and slowed the bite for a few days, but the fishing picked right back up again by the end of the week.
[Pine Island Sound,FL] Wind has been the story for the better part of the past five weeks and this week was no exception. A late season cool front dropped down early in the week and slowed the bite for a few days, but the fishing picked right back up again by the end of the week.