A few facts about Charlotte Harbor you may not know

by | Dec 22, 2020 | Fishing Reports

Harbor Size: 701 square miles; 448,640 acres. 365 miles of canals; 190 miles of saltwater and 175 miles of freshwater. Charlotte Harbor, is formed by the blending of saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico with freshwater from the Peace and Myakka rivers. Tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, barracuda, cobia and grouper are some of the many species fished for. Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands includes the areas of Boca Grande, Don Pedro Island, El Jobean, Englewood-Cape Haze, Little Gasparilla Island, Manasota Key, Palm Island, Placida, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda.

Capt David with red fish

Winter Time red fishing in the Golden Isles

Winter time fly fishing red fish means big schools of fish, clear water and great fishing.  In the winter the water cools and as the plankton and algae die, the water clears.  On neap tides you can see 8 feet down.  So unusual for South Georgia flats fishing.  On good weather days it is possible to have shots at schools of 25-50 fish.  Sometimes more.  Fishing success is highly dependent on the weather in the Winter.  I am not heavily booked at this time of year.  Try to be flexible with the days you can get on the water so we can be on the water on the best weather days.

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Capt. David Edens
flycastcharters.com
St. SImons Island, GA