MARCO ISLAND, FL FISHING CHARTERS

Marco Island, Florida and the Ten Thousand Islands

Just south of Naples, FL, on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, is Marco Island. Marco, as the locals call it, is surrounded by Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to the north, the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge to the south, and the open water of the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Marco Island is best known as a tourist destination, as evident by the condos and winter homes of its snowbird residents that cover the island. Among the suburban sprawl are numerous shops and restaurants that cater to the area, and provide convenient amenities that give Marco a laid back island vibe. Take the comfort and conveniences of Marco Island, wrap it in beautiful white sand beaches, surround it with a world class fishery, and it creates a destination for everyone from the hardcore angler to the family that wants to relax at the beach and sneak away for a half-day to wet a line.

Fishing Charters in Marco Island, FL

Fishing around Marco Island, FL, the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge, and the nearshore water of the Gulf of Mexico is a year-round activity. The area is coastal shallow water tidal estuary where fresh water from the Everglades flows into the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico. Mangrove shorelines surround the bays, flats, rivers, and creeks, that comprise the area and are home to many species of saltwater fish, including our primary targets: snook, redfish, and tarpon.

Marco Island, FL and Ten Thousand Islands NWR offer anglers protection from wind in all directions where calm water creates comfortable fishing. The water clarity in the area can vary from chocolate milk, to iced tea, to gin clear and the conditions dictate the fishing. We fish artificial (spin/plug) gear from technical poling skiffs. Most days are spent in water less than ten feet deep, poling or trolling areas while either sight fishing or blind casting.

Lee Guide Co. offers fishing charters in Marco Island, FL and the Ten Thousand Islands year-round. Contact Us for our current fishing charter packages, rates, and availability.

Marco Island, FL Fishing Guides

Lee Guide Co. is Southwest Florida’s premiere fishing guide service and is comprised of brothers Capt. Derill Lee and Capt. Casey Lee. Derill and Casey are native Floridians, 2nd generation guides, and have been fishing Southwest Florida and the Everglades their entire lives. These brothers live to fish and promise to make your fishing charter with them a memorable one.