Bill Russell

Big trout were a common catch again this week with the largest measuring twenty-seven inches. We found these trout on just about every oyster bar or Island point while looking for redfish.

Snook are moving away from the beaches and back into Matlacha Pass and Pine island Sound. We caught and released a few up to thirty inches around mullet schools, again looking for redfish.

The inshore snapper fishing hasn't been as good as years past but there is still plenty of fat fish for a good snapper nugget dinner.

I continue to see schools of tarpon in the twenty to sixty pound range in Matlacha Pass early in the mornings on the falling tides. The problem was keeping the other critters including ladyfish, bluefish, mackerel, jacks, trout and garfish, yes garfish off the bait. We are hooking at least a couple garfish every day as the summer rains have obviously flushed them from their fresh water homes into the salty estuaries.

With plenty of bait around and finally some beautiful fall weather our fishing should only get better for the rest of the month. Get out there and take advantage of it!

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Phone: 239-283-7960

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"Catch the Action" with Captain Bill Russell

Fish Species: Sea Trout, Snook, Redfish, Snapper
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Big Ole
Big Ole

Suprise! It's a Garfish not a Redfish
Suprise! It's a Garfish not a Redfish


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Bill Russell

About The Author: Captain Bill Russell

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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