Everglades Fishing
Everglades Fishing Charters
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The Everglades is one of those places that everyone has heard of but few ever get to see it. It has been written about in many history books and novels for all very good reason. The Everglades is one of those last untouched worlds that happens to also be home to some of The Best Fishing On The Planet!
What can I expect?
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Everglades Fishing Charters 80 lb. Tarpon |
Is The Fishing In The Everglades Really That Good?
Fishing in the Everglades is probably one of the best places you can fish in the entire world. It has many great fighting species of fish that can be caught by all skill levels all year long. There are many days a year that you can catch 50-100 Snook, Redfish, and Tarpon in one single day! While Snook Fishing you can expect fish 6"-40". While fishing for Redfish you can expect to see them 6"-35" . The Tarpon grow to over 200 pounds. The Groupers can be in the several hundred pound range. And the Sharks to a whopping 15 Feet Long! Which is why we don't recommend any swimming trips anywhere near the Florida Everglades.
What Are The Typical Species Of Fish Caught In The Everglades?
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Snook |
Tarpon |
Redfish |
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Trout |
Black Drum |
Mangrove Snapper |
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Goliath Grouper |
Grouper |
Shark |
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*In The Freshwater Areas
*Peacock Bass |
*In The Freshwater Areas
*Large Mouth Bass |
*In The Freshwater Areas
*Alligator Garr |
Is there anything interesting about this place in the Everglades you call Flamingo?
Flamingo is full of history that dates back thousands of years with the Native Americans. The Seminole and Miccosukee Indian tribes used the Everglades as refuge during the 1800's from the "white man" trying to force them onto reservations in the mid-west. The two tribes were able to live life quite comfortably due to the animals and fish populations that call the Everglades their home. Because of the swampy and mosquito infested conditions the American Army was not able to follow into the Glades to force the tribes to surrender. Which is why they are considered the only unconquered people.
During the late 1800's and early 1900's about 6-12 families began to call the SW tip of Florida their home. They lived off the land raising crops, hunting, and fishing and selling their excess to people in nearby Key West and Homestead. It was a very hard life putting up with man eating mosquito's and the occasional hurricane. In the early 1900's the US forced them to give their town a name so they could open a Post Office. They contemplated names like "end of the world" and "Philly Mingo" but the one that stuck was "Flamingo." During the prohibition years numerous "moonshine" stills were operating throughout the Everglades and supported much of the swinging nightlife of surrounding towns. If you are interested in stories like this you will probably hear a few from your captain on your trip.
Recent Everglades Fishing Charters
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Everglades Fishing Charter - Snook |
Check out this monster Snook caught while fishing in the Everglades with Captain Rich Smith. These guys were using Rapala X-Raps on light tackle spinnning rods and were able to land several dozen Snook during their Everglades Fishing Charter. They Backcountry Everglades is full of Snook all year long and can be caught using light tackle spin, bait casting rods, and even fly fishing equipment. The size Snook we typically catch are between 15"-30" in overall length. The time of year doesn't really change the size of the fish caught but generally the exact locations we choose to fish for them. For example during the summer months we choose to fish the open water island shorelines and during the winter we choose to go into the deepest backcountry ponds. |
| Here you can see a monster Tarpon that was caught by our Everglades Fishing Guide capt. Rich Smith in the backcountry during Tarpon Season. This fish was estimated at 150 Lbs. and ate a Rapala X-Rap on 20 lb. light tackle spin. These fish are very common during March-June because of our annual Tarpon migration. Any one can catch a Tarpon with just a little bit of determination and the help of one of our Everglades Fishing Guides. We do everything possible to put you on the fish. We use a variety of different lures and live baits. The area and appetite of the fish are really what decides what is the best bait to use at the right time. This is why hiring a seasoned "Full Time" Everglades Fishing Guide is the best option for anyone wishing to target Tarpon. But for those that can't make it down during our season don't worry. We have resident Tarpon that can be caught throughout the year, even during the middle of winter! So if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us to find out what is your best option to go Everglades Fishing. |
Everglades Fishing Guide - Rich with 150 lb. Tarpon |
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Everglades Fishing Charter - Redfish |
Here is a monster Redfish that was caught while sightfishing the flats of Flamingo. He was using a Gold Spoon on a light tackle spinning rod and 10 lb test braided line. Redfish can also be caught year round here with Everglades Fishing Charters. Typically our fish are 15"-30" in overall length and are a lot of fun on light tackle and even fly fishing equipment. When sightfishing for Redfish we will get up on the shallow water flats and can spot the fish by watching their tails come out of the water while they feed on the bottom. Any angler with a accurate cast is sure to hook up into some great rod bending action here with any one of our Everglades Fishing Guides. |
