Bill Russell

Our best tarpon fishing came from the beaches from Boca Grande Pass to Blind Pass. The fish aren't as thick as they were in previous weeks but there are still plenty, you just need to hunt a little harder. I have also noticed plenty of snook on the beaches, most are males in the mid twenty inch range with a few larger females mixed in.

We found redfish around oyster bars in northern Pine Island Sound at the beginning of the falling tide, most of the fish we caught were in the thirty inch class. No big schools, but a couple here and there. Sea trout up to nineteen inches are still running on the deeper grass flats as are plenty of Spanish mackerel and sharks.

We should get back into a summer weather pattern soon with clear mornings for fishing before the heat of the day followed with afternoon storms to cool things back down.

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Phone: 239-283-7960

Website: www.fishpineisland.com

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"Catch the Action" with Captain Bill Russell

Fish Species: Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Trout,
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Oversize Pine Island Redfish
Oversize Pine Island Redfish

Cayo Costa Tarpon
Cayo Costa Tarpon


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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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