More Fish In Florida

Fishing in Florida is the best fishing you'll find anywhere, and fishing off the coast of Naples in the Gulf of Mexico is a sheer delight. Just ask Captain Zeke -- he's a second-generation charter fishing captain, and he's lived in Naples all his life. Here's a few of the many fish you can catch around Naples, Marco Island, and deep-sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico:

Sheepshead are popular fish off Naples and Marco Island. Though they only reach 10 or 15 pounds, and they're a little tricky to snag on the hook, the excellent flavor makes it all worthwhile. Captain Zeke will teach you all the fisherman's tricks to catch sheepshead if you want a light, tasty fish for dinner from November through March.

Sheepshead are abundant near Naples

Nassau Grouper are caught not too far from shore and weigh in around 10 pounds. They taste terrific! While they've been overfished in some areas, Captain Zeke will let you know if it's a good time to reel them in and pull them up from the ocean.

Nassau Grouper love the coral and rocks in the Caribbean and Southern Florida

Mangrove Snapper also grow to about 10 pounds, and you'll catch them near the shore or in the shallow channels up and down the South Florida coast. As their name implies, they're often hiding around the mangrove roots. They're plentiful all year long, and they taste delicious.

Let Captain Zeke pull the hook out of any  Snappers !

Barracuda are strictly a sportsman's fish. They're not very good to eat. But if you want to get a real fighting fish on your hook, snag a barracuda and hang on tight. These bad boys will reach 60 pounds off the coast of Naples, and it's all strong, solid muscle. They're fast, they're mean, and they're an awful lot of fun to catch. Reel 'em in, take a few photos, throw 'em back, then throw your line back in the water and catch some more fish, because these hunters go where the fish go.

Barracuda are a perfect foe for sport fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

Cobia are plentiful from September through the end of the year. In the Gulf of Mexico off the coastline around Naples and Marco Island, they get up to around 60 pounds. And cobia is a very tasty fish.

Cobia are a lot of fun and they taste great

So, when you call Captain Zeke at (239) 682-7286, talk with him about the kind of day you'd like to spend on the Gulf of Mexico, shallow or deep, or maybe on the tidal estuaries. A gentle, lazy, day with the kids, fishing near the shore and bringing in some easy-to-catch fish that taste terrific, or a longer stretch out at sea with your buddies, chasing down the big fighters that will test your strength and stamina and give you lots of stories to tell for many years (and the trophy fish to back them up).

It's your choice, and southern Florida in the beautiful area around Naples has it all.