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Southwest Florida has some of
the best backwater fishing in the country. With thousands of miles
of shoreline, countless oyster bars and acres of seagrass, the
area attracts a large number of different species of salt water
fish including sought after game fish such as snook, redfish,
spotted seatrout, and tarpon.
Salt
Water Fishing
Probably
the single most important factor that contributes to the region’s
fantastic reputation for game fish fishing is the large area of
fresh and salt water wetlands protected by state and/or federal
laws that result in excellent water quality and marine life in
the system. Rookery Bay, between Naples and Marco Island and the
waters from Marco Island into the upper part of the Ten Thousand
Islands are Aquatic Preserves and the upper part of the Ten Thousand
Islands is slated to become a National Wildlife Refuge while the
lower portion has been a part of Everglades National Park for
many years.
Fresh
Water Fishing
Don’t
rule out fresh water fishing even though there are just a few
natural lakes in the area. Many of the lakes are an integral part
of the many golf courses in the area and most of them are stocked
and offer some excellent bass and catfish fishing but, because
they are located on private property, fishing is usually restricted
to residents and their guests. If in doubt, assume the lake is
private and ask for permission before you make get set to make
your first cast. However, Lake Trafford in Immokalee is open to
the public and offers great bass and trout fishing opportunities.
In addition to natural lakes, Southwest Florida has an extensive
network of man-made drainage canals that also offer excellent
bass and panfish fishing.
Click
here >>to learn more about the fantastic fishing opportunities
that Southwest Florida has to offer from one of the area’s
foremost fishing experts…Captain Bill.
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