Naples Fly Fishing

Tarpon, snook, and redfish from the beach to the backcountry.

Naples, FL has its place in our local fly fishing scene as not only a convenient location for fly anglers to slip out for a quick half-day, but also as our only place to fish white sand. The Naples beach runs the coastline from Estero Bay to the north, down to Keewaydin Island to the south and consists primarily of white sand.

In the summer (May-October), our beaches fish well. Tarpon migrate up the coast while snook stage around the passes to spawn and can be sight fished over white sand. In addition to snook and tarpon, sometimes there is the ability to sight fish pompano, the permit’s smaller cousin, feeding and tailing in the surf.

In the winter (November-April), Naples’ beaches can hold snook and redfish, but the main attraction is when there are bait runs that can bring in southbound tarpon as well as bonito (aka albies, false albacore, little tunny). It is also possible to fly fish for tripletail in Naples this time of year.

In addition to the beach fishing, Naples has a backcountry of mangrove shorelines, bays, and creeks where you might see a big snook sliding around in the mud, a redfish tailing down a shore line, or a tarpon rolling in the current all within a couple miles of the boat ramp.

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Tarpon

Tarpon are considered by many the ultimate flyrod gamefish. Their size, willingness to eat flies, and acrobatics when hooked combine to make them the fish of most fly fishermen and women’s dreams.

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Snook

Snook don’t get the attention in the fly fishing world that they deserve. Maybe that is a good thing. Anglers in the know understand the appeal of the snook, especially a big Everglades snook.

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Redfish

Redfish are one of the least hyped species of fish in the saltwater fly fishing game. They aren’t put on a pedestal like a permit, but deserve as much respect as any saltwater gamefish.

Naples Fly Fishing CHARTER Details

Capt. Evan Noponen offers full day and half day Naples fly fishing trips. Multiple boats are available for groups of more than 2 people. Contact Us for current rates and availability. All trips include tackle/flies, fuel costs, launch fees, and a cooler with water and ice.

Payments And Deposits

  • Cash, Check or Venmo.

  • Credit cards through Venmo (additional service charges may apply)

  • $200 per day per guide deposit for all trips

  • Please Contact Us to make payment arrangements

What To Bring

  • Any food/drinks needed for a long hot day on the water

  • Polarized sunglasses (copper, amber, and green lenses preferred)

  • Hat and sun protection

  • 9, 10, & 12 wt. rods (if own gear is preferred)

  • Quick drying clothing

  • Rain gear, jackets and pants

  • Shoes with non-marking soles