Ft Myers Beach

I recently had the opportunity to join the Biologists at Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve to count bird nests. It is more difficult than I had anticipated but a great learning experience. I plan to volunteer with them throughout the summer to assist. On the island in the picture we found pelicans, cormorants, and great american […]

Ft Myers Beach

I periodically go out to try and clean up much of the fishing tackle and line that gets left tangled on the mangrove islands, though it is tough and there is only so much ground I can cover in one day. The fishing line can entangle birds, and manatee can accidently ingest it as they […]

Ft Myers beach Fishing

Hi Christina,  Ah, we had a fabulous time! Between my son Luke (9) and I, we caught 8 different species of fish in the morning, and lots of them.  The Jack I landed was a blast to catch.  Luke caught the bigest sheepshead – he was thrilled.  He also took a liking to biting the […]

Fort Myers Beach Fishing

Captain Mike of Good Time Charters reports a productive week in Estero Bay.  Lots of fish caught on live shrimp.   Trout were found feeding on the grass flats in about 4 feet of water caught under a popping cork.  The trout were especially active in times of good tidal movement.  Mixed in with the trout […]

Fishing report Fort Myers Beach

Capt. Mike Denegre of Good Time Charters reports another week of great back bay action.  The spotted sea trout were on in Estero Bay,  hitting live shrimp both free lining when the winds were down or on a jig head in windier conditions.  These fish were found feeding in areas of fast moving water and […]

Shelling Tours Fort Myers Beach

My Jr Naturalists found this huge horse conch along with hermit and calico crab, and a variety of other species on this recent Coastal Sealife and shelling wildlife cruise. The horse conch was safely returned and they also found some nice sand dollars to keep. We also observed a dolphin playing with a stick along […]

Charter Fishing Fort Myers Beach

Another great week for spotted sea trout.  Mike was finding these fish to be most active on the morning incoming tide.  Early in the tide before the water reached the mangrove roots these fish were found feeding out from many of the Estero Bay mangrove shorelines.  Mike reports these fish are inhaling live shrimp many […]

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