The Everglades is considered a fabled shallow saltwater sight fishing location by many fly fishermen. The tannic waters of Southwest Florida provide a great place to hunt snook, redfish, and tarpon with a fly rod. Lee Guide Co. offers fly fishing trips in Everglades National Park, 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Goodland/Marco Island, Naples, Bonita Springs/Estero Bay, Fort Myers, and Boca Grande.

While quietly poling the boat, your guide will help you spot the subtle signs that a fish is near and will help you see the fish before making a presentation. The seemingly endless miles of mangrove shorelines are full of life eager to take a well placed fly. It helps to be able to make long accurate casts, but accuracy is paramount and long shots aren’t always necessary to catch fish.

When many anglers from out of state hear about fishing the Everglades, they initially think of bass. Although the bass fishing is fantastic, the real gem of the fishing world in Southwest Florida is the coastline. The tidal waters provide a great place for anglers of all abilities to fish for snook, redfish, and tarpon. Lee Guide Co. offers fishing trips in Everglades National Park, 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Goodland/Marco Island, Naples, Bonita Springs/Estero Bay, Fort Myers, and Boca Grande.

Explore the shallow inshore waters of Southwest Florida from the comfort of a technical poling skiff. The tidal bays, rivers, creeks, and flats provide year-round fishing opportunities for those who enjoy fishing artificial lures and plugs. Days are usually spent quietly poling or trolling mangrove shorelines while either sight fishing or blind casting likely areas. Lee Guide Co. adheres to a strict catch and release policy to help sustain the fishery.