The Best Marco Island Backwater Fishing Charters

On our Marco Island backwater fishing charters, anglers can expect to get the largest, most exciting catches throughout our 4, 6, and 8-hour tours. For more than 18 years, Jungle Jim’s Safari has offered a variety of fishing charters in Southwest Florida. No matter your skill level with  fishing—from the first-time angler to an experienced fisherman—we are prepared to make your experience on our tours unforgettable.

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The river, bay, and tributary system around Marco Island is a sanctuary for fishing; some say second only to Islamorada for sport fishing. All in all, it’s reported that there are over 100 species of fish. In higher tides, the fish are backed into the root system. As the tide drops, they move to the very edge. For those who haven’t fished in South Florida, you can compare it to bass fishing; nearly all fish are in two places. First is just off mangrove shorelines.

We will drift or anchor just off the shore and cast two to five feet off the mangroves. Marco Island backwater fishing provides a comfortable fishing experience – no waves, calm waters, and even in the wind, we fish the leeward sides of the island. This area is wonderful for family fishing trips. Anyone will be sure to have fun. It’s an educational trip, and sometimes times we get the most unusual species of fish.

There are several methods to catch these prize fish in the backwaters of Marco Island. From all the years of fishing in South Florida, we have strategic methods on how to catch specific fish; we can target almost anything and have success every trip. Below is general information on how we catch so many fish in the Ten Thousand Island and Everglades area. We also offer Marco Island shark fishing services.

The baits that we use vary, but a common shrimp works every time. Our lures are typically Jig Heads and Poppers – it’s the fisherman’s choice. They all have success. We are just sure to use fluorocarbon leaders. Almost everything is predatory and has teeth that can shred the line. We use open face spinning reels, and anyone can master them within a few casts. Don’t miss to checkout the best Marco Island fishing tips for beginners.

The best casters for proper placement are the most successful. If you are a novice fisherman, we’ll cast for you. Summer months we can throw cast nets for small Pinfish and Sardines. It’s the hottest bait, but you have to find them yourselves, and we do on our fishing trips. We can catch different types of sharks and fish in Marco Island.

We have a full year of incredible success rates. With the change in seasons, the species change a bit. Hot summer months provides amazing shark fishing and allows us to catch a lot of Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, and Permit. Winter is an excellent time for Sheepshead and Snapper, and the catches in the winter time are typically more significant as well near Marco Island. We also provide Macro Island fly fishing with lots of fun and adventure involved in.

Our backwater fishing trips are for everyone; no matter what everyone’s skill level is or how old someone is in the group. Depending on what kind of fish you want to catch and your skill level with backwater fishing, our captain will guide you to use the best fishing techniques, provide the right kind of lure and offer a particular type of bait that attracts certain fish. Any fish of legal size caught can be kept and filleted for your table. Most restaurants can prepare them if your stay is at a resort. Book now a charter fishing trip for your family.

Our Marco Island backwater fishing charters can last for four, six or eight (full day) hours. We suggest four guests or less for fishing trips. Additional guests can come along for a fun family trip. We have island drop-offs for our shelling and fishing combo trips. And those guests can be picked up when they want. Inquire about this eventful day. Jungle Jim’s safari have 5-star reviews across the board.